DELOYRE, Our Whisky aged in France
A little history
The word “whisky” comes from the Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha, meaning “brandy”. According to Charles MacLean, the first reference to whisky dates back to 1494, when King James IV decided to give brother John Cor eight measures of malt to create a brandy. We don’t know the reason behind the king’s decision, but it was probably for medicinal purposes. In 1916, the Immature Spirits Act declared that spirits made in Scotland and Ireland must be aged for three years before they can bear the name whisky. Subsequent rectifications were brought together in the Scotch Whisky Act of 1988, later supplemented in 2009 by the Scotch Whisky Regulations.
Whisky today
Since the 2000s, whisky has been back in the spotlight, thanks to historic distilleries (Scotland, Ireland, USA and Canada), but not only. In fact, many other countries have also embarked on this adventure: Taiwanese, Japanese, Indian and French whiskies are now enjoyed all over the world.
Discover our DELOYRE Whisky
Inspired by its expertise in traditional spirits, Distillerie des Terres Rouges imports a blend and ages DELOYRE in French oak barrels. Left to rest for several months by our Maître de Chai, it develops a malty, dry aromatic field and a coppery note.
The name DELOYRE refers to the Corrèze river not far from the distillery.
TASTING NOTES
- Color: amber
- Nose: coffee and malty notes
- Flavor: the full roundness of the wood and a well-balanced mouthfeel.
How to serve it?
Our Deloyre whisky can be served as an aperitif or digestif, dry or on the rocks.
