Rozelieurs Origine Whisky 70CL

The French have many talents, but agriculture and food and drink are surely at the top.

So who says they can’t do whisky?  Rozelieurs combines these skills to produce one of the finest ranges of whisky out there.  From the bountiful slopes of the long extinct volcano Roselieurs, the Dupic family are farmers first and foremost (9^th generation on the land) and distillers second (6^th generation since 1890).

As farmers they have command of a superb terroir in the Grand-Est region of North East France and are one of a very small handful of single estate whisky distilleries in the world, controlling every single aspect of production.  Grain, malting, brewing, distillation, everything  is in house and that allows a fanatical obsession with quality to play out in their whisky.  Roselieurs are the second oldest whisky distillery in France so they’ve had plenty of time to perfect their art.

The French know their stuff.  Go and do likewise.

Rozelieures ORIGINE is a pioneering French single malt whisky at 40% ABV in a 70 cl bottle.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Very fruity on pear, it then evolves on notes of nuts. Slight hint of smoke and malt.
• Palate: Very oily, it is distinguished by candied fruits accompanied by rich hints of honeyed malt and warm wood spices.
• Finish: Nutty, spiced, and very slightly smoky, providing a smooth and lingering conclusion.
  

Serving and Cocktail Suggestions

• Neat or with a drop of water: Best enjoyed neat at room temperature or with a single drop of pure water to open up the delicate orchard fruit aromas.
• French Highball: Mix with premium chilled soda water and a thin slice of fresh pear over clear ice.
• Lorraine Sour: Shake with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and a dash of aromatic bitters.
  

Food Pairings

• Aperitif & Starters: Pairs wonderfully with light fish carpaccio or soft goat cheese.
• Main Courses: Complements roasted white meats or poultry dishes.
• Desserts: Matches exceptionally well with apple tarts, frangipane, or pastries glazed with maple syrup.