Like all the whiskies in the range, Bellevoye Rouge is 100% French, from the barley to the distillation and ageing casks. Everything is made in France.
This triple malt is a blend of 3 unpeated whiskies, each from a different distillery. Each whisky has been aged for between 5 and 8 years in its original cellar.
Blending and final ageing take place in the Charente, in the cellars of Les Bienheureux. Bellevoye Rouge then spends a further year in Grands Crus Classés Bordeaux barrels before being bottled.
Tasting notes from Thomas
The nose progresses smoothly, with fruity notes reminiscent of confectionery (cherry and orange candies), malt and caramel. After a few moments, notes of varnish, glue and hazelnuts combine and take over. Finally, clove and cinnamon are added to this polymorphous opening.
The palate is softly textured, but with a more dominant dry aroma. The fruity aspect is especially present at the start, with flavors of cherry Krema and candied orange. Then, spices (cinnamon and clove in particular) and green wood vie for the throne in the second half of the palate. Far behind, malt and hazelnut provide a little variation.
The slightly spicy finish is rather fleeting, with a touch of hazelnut, bitter herbs and varnish. A light malty, peppery, woody patina then lingers on the palate.
