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Hautes Glaces Epistémè R18P23 Yellow Circle Organic Whisky
This elegant organic whisky from France is one of two 'twins' released by Domaine de Hautes Glaces, both made exclusively from 100% rye whisky as well as using identical production techniques. The difference lies within the micro-provenance, the plot where the rye was grown. 'Epistémè R18P23 Yellow Circle' was distilled during the Summer of 2019 from Rye grown on the slopes of the Vulson, the rhyolitic stone extinct volcano from which the distillery takes its water. Like it's twin, it's been matured twice, first in 'feuillettes' which are smaller (112L) casks crafted from a mixed of oak staves then in an ex-Cognac cask, one of those which had initially housed the second batch, the mirror expression of this exploration.
Rated 89 by Serge, Whisky Fun.
Tasting Notes
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Nose
The wild flowers of a spring in the Alps, but not only that. There's also a hint of the Orient. A fine invitation to travel is in the offing, with its batch of faraway essences, when rye and sweet spices are declared to be twins in civil status.
Palate
With its silky structure, this rye whisky is a call to Persian daydreams, combining aromas of candied fruit, sun-drenched dates and rosewater. A few hints of curry and sweet chilli make their way to the…
Finish
Devilishly malty, fresh, honeyed and pastry-like. The impression is one of refinement, elegance and a perfume from elsewhere. A whisky that encourages you to let yourself go and escape. Let's not deprive ourselves, let's get away...