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Guillon Esprit de Malt Champagne Cask Finish: A French Malt Spirit

Guillon Esprit de Malt Champagne Cask Finish is a French malt-based spirit produced in the Montagne de Reims, in the Champagne region. Founded in 1997 by Thierry Guillon, the distillery specialises in malt spirits matured in oak casks previously used by prestigious French wine producers.

This expression undergoes an initial maturation in former white Burgundy wine casks, followed by finishing in casks that previously held Champagne wine. The combination creates a distinctive aromatic profile influenced by two renowned French wine regions.

Its golden amber colour introduces an expressive nose with toasted cereals, vanilla, flambéed plum, spices and exotic fruit. The palate is lively and relatively dry, with a refined texture and generous aromatic development. The finish offers good length, with lingering vanilla and fruit notes.

The distillery uses malted barley, double distillation and carefully selected oak casks to shape its spirits. Champagne cask finishing is the defining feature of this particular bottling.

Presented in a 700 ml bottle at 43% ABV, Guillon Champagne Cask Finish is best explored neat in a tulip-shaped glass, allowing its floral, fruity and oak-influenced aromas to develop.