Armorik 5 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
- Distillery
- Warenghem
- Region
- Country
- France
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 62.9%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £79.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Fresh Fruit, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Warenghem's Armorik spent five years in an ex-Sauternes cask, a rare wine maturation for French single malt achieving cask strength at 62.9% ABV. The sweet wine barrel imparts dessert-wine notes and complexity to the spirit, with only 51 bottles released in this Forgotten Gems edition. This limited release appeals to collectors and those seeking unconventional cask influences on French whisky.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Armorik 5 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is a 5-year-old single malt from Warenghem (France), bottled at 62.9% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, fresh fruit, vanilla, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Warenghem's Armorik spent five years in an ex-Sauternes cask, a rare wine maturation for French single malt achieving cask strength at 62.9% ABV. The sweet wine barrel imparts dessert-wine notes and complexity to the spirit, with only 51 bottles released in this Forgotten Gems edition. This limited release appeals to collectors and those seeking unconventional cask influences on French whisky.
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