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Hautes Glaces Epistémè R18P23 Yellow Square Organic Whisky
This French Organic whisky is one of two almost identical drams 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 Square' was distilled during the Summer of 2019 from Rye grown at the foot of the Mont-Aiguille cliffs, in limestone scree fed by the run-off waters of the Vercors and their sediments. Matured twice, first in ex-Cognac casks then in 'feuillette' casks, which are smaller (112L) casks crafted from a mixed of oak staves.
Rated 91 points by Serge, Whisky Fun.
Tasting Notes
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Nose
Rye fields in full view. With Mont-Aiguille in the background like a regional totem. The nose suggests a direct, racy, fluid trajectory, a sober, solid architecture. Romane, in a way.
Palate
We are presented with the very essence of the grain. This is an alchemist's whisky, because the original taste of rye in its purest essence flows through our glasses. Alchemy because the fire of distillation and the raw material from one of our parcel selections are present. A whisky, a map, a secret touch. This smooth, smoky, mysterious rye whisky takes us on a journey to the heights of openness and purity, which are nonetheless highly unique.
Finish
Delicate is a style. A rye that's all ether, with dual feeling of lightness and intensity. And the elements: our plots, the fire of the stills, the coolness of our mountains, the waters of Cornillon: the nuanced strength of our spirits.