Tchankat Classic
- Distillery
- Samalens
- Region
- Country
- France
- Type
- Corn
- ABV
- 43%
- Price
- £55.8
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Cooked Mash, New Wood
- Description
- Samalens' Tchankat Classic draws on the distillery's Armagnac expertise, using a bourbon-style 80% corn, 10% barley, 10% rye mashbill distilled in traditional Charentais stills before aging in re-toasted Château Gruaud Larose barrels. The corn-forward spirit gains depth from the wine barrel influence, creating a French take on bourbon whisky tradition. Named after the stilted shepherds of the Landes, this expression bridges local corn abundance with regional winemaking heritage.
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ABV
43%
Age
NAS
Style
Corn
✦ Neatly Summary
Tchankat Classic is a corn from Samalens (France), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and spicy character — vanilla, honey, toasted, cooked mash. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
Samalens' Tchankat Classic draws on the distillery's Armagnac expertise, using a bourbon-style 80% corn, 10% barley, 10% rye mashbill distilled in traditional Charentais stills before aging in re-toasted Château Gruaud Larose barrels. The corn-forward spirit gains depth from the wine barrel influence, creating a French take on bourbon whisky tradition. Named after the stilted shepherds of the Landes, this expression bridges local corn abundance with regional winemaking heritage.
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