Michel Couvreur Alba 19 Year Old 2002 Single Cask Whisky
- Distillery
- Michel Couvreur
- Region
- Country
- France
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.5%
- Age
- 19 years
- Price
- £304.91
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Honey
- Description
- Michel Couvreur's Alba is a 19-year-old single cask from 2002, matured in a Malaga wine cask stored in Burgundian caves and bottled at cask strength (45.5% ABV) without filtration—a rare release of just 866 bottles. The Malaga cask imparts rich, wine-soaked character distinct from standard whisky maturation, offering complexity and age that rewards careful tasting. This is a collector's bottle for those seeking European whisky aged beyond conventional timescales.
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Michel Couvreur Alba 19 Year Old 2002 Single Cask Whisky is a 19-year-old single malt from Michel Couvreur (France), bottled at 45.5% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, old wood, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Michel Couvreur's Alba is a 19-year-old single cask from 2002, matured in a Malaga wine cask stored in Burgundian caves and bottled at cask strength (45.5% ABV) without filtration—a rare release of just 866 bottles. The Malaga cask imparts rich, wine-soaked character distinct from standard whisky maturation, offering complexity and age that rewards careful tasting. This is a collector's bottle for those seeking European whisky aged beyond conventional timescales.
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