Arlett Single Malt - Barbados Rum Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Distillerie Tessendier & Fils
- Region
- Country
- France
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Price
- £41.5
- Tasting notes
- Dried Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Sherried
- Description
- Distillerie Tessendier & Fils' French single malt matured for three years in American oak and first-fill bourbon before a six-month finish in Barbados rum casks, creating a bridge between French distilling tradition and Caribbean influence. The bourbon maturation builds a foundation of vanilla and caramel, which the rum cask finish then layers with tropical fruit, molasses, and subtle spice. The texture is smooth and warming, with a lingering sweetness that recalls both oak and cane spirit. A sophisticated aperitif or digestif for those curious about French whisky's evolving range.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Arlett Single Malt - Barbados Rum Cask Finish is a single malt from Distillerie Tessendier & Fils (France), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and light oak character — dried fruit, honey, vanilla, sherried. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
Distillerie Tessendier & Fils' French single malt matured for three years in American oak and first-fill bourbon before a six-month finish in Barbados rum casks, creating a bridge between French distilling tradition and Caribbean influence. The bourbon maturation builds a foundation of vanilla and caramel, which the rum cask finish then layers with tropical fruit, molasses, and subtle spice. The texture is smooth and warming, with a lingering sweetness that recalls both oak and cane spirit. A sophisticated aperitif or digestif for those curious about French whisky's evolving range.
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