Couvreur Single Malt Clearach 43%

Couvreur Single Malt Clearach 43%

France - Burgundy - Bouze-Les-Beaune

"Clearach is the term that Michel Couvreur gives to his malt spirit that cannot legally be called whisky until it is 3 years old. "
This is a Single Malt distilled in Scotland, matured in Sherry casks. 43% alcohol.
It is unfiltered and very young with typical almonds and frangipane (red jasmine) fragrances, nice grassy freshness with a slight touch of honey. Lively in the mouth, silky and elegant. Serve chilled.

Specifications

Proof

Original strength: 63% / Natural strength in casks: 58% / Bottling strength: 43%

Special Ingredients

Unpeated malted barley only – Variety of barley is Optic mainly and a little Golden Promise.

Still Type

Double Distillation (wash still/spirit still)

DistillateSource

Category: single malt cereal spirit / Distillate: light, fruity. Date of distillation: 2013

Aging

Aged for minimum 3 years in PX, Amontillado and Oloroso Butts and Half-butts in the middle humidity and high humidity part of the cellar. Addition of water during the maturation.

Serving Temperature

68 °F

Pairings

To be consumed as an aperitif or as a “Norman Hole” (the traditional Norman intermezzo made of one single shot of strong Calvados between two heavy courses).

Producer Information: Michel Couvreur

Michel Couvreur Whiskies began with a Belgium man making Scotch Whisky in the heart of Burgundy – quite the combination! Michel Couvreur was a passionate perfectionist when it came to ...
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