HEXANOBILE French Blended MALT Whisky by Michel COUVREUR 46° 70 cl

Description

HEXANOBILE 46°: the new expression of French whisky

Michel Couvreur’s HEXANOBILE French Blended Malt 46° is a particularly intriguing offering for lovers of French whiskies and spirits influenced by extensive ageing in sherry casks. This cuvée follows on from ‘Unexpected’ and marks a new chapter for Michel Couvreur, with a French expression showcasing malts from several distilleries.

The blend comprises malts aged between 8 and 12 years, selected from three French distilleries. Their maturation in the company’s Burgundian cellars allows an original personality to develop, where the malty character meets the influence of various sherry casks. The Fino brings freshness and finesse, whilst the Oloroso, Amontillado and Pedro Ximénez help to enrich the aromatic profile with notes of dried fruit, spices, candied fruit and rancio.

The nose is particularly alluring , with notes of dried flowers, honey and candied figs. On the palate, the silky texture gradually reveals sweet spices, rancio and dried fruit. The finish gains depth with hints of coffee, cocoa, nuts and roasted notes.

This whisky is best enjoyed neat, in a tulip-shaped glass, at around 18 to 20 °C. A few minutes’ aeration allows the aromas to develop fully. It can also be enjoyed with a square of dark chocolate, a walnut tart, dried figs, mature Comté cheese or a coffee-based dessert.

With an ABV of 46° and a 70 cl bottle, HEXANOBILE is a wonderful discovery for anyone wishing to explore another facet of French whisky: a spirit in which malt, time and, above all, ageing in sherry casks play an essential role.