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Michel Couvreur Special Vatting 45% 700ml

Michel Couvreur Special Vatting 45% 700ml
Michel Couvreur Special Vatting 45% 700ml
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Michel Couvreur Special Vatting 45% 700ml

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Blend of 3 premium single cask whiskies

Each aged over 12 years in oak

The perfect companion for cigars

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Michel Couvreur Special Vatting 45% 700ml

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Tasting Notes

Michel Couvreur Special Vatting is an exceptional blend that artfully combines the depth and character of three premium single cask whiskies. Each spirit in this unique vatting has been expertly aged for over 12 years in carefully selected oak barrels, resulting in a complex and harmonious profile that stands out among fine whiskies.

With a robust 45% ABV, this rich and full-bodied whisky offers an exquisite balance of smoky notes, subtle spice, and hints of vanilla oak. The extended maturation process in oak casks imparts a smooth, velvety texture and layers of nuanced flavors, making it both a refined sipping experience and an ideal companion for those who enjoy pairing whisky with cigars.

Michel Couvreur is renowned for its dedication to traditional craftsmanship and the art of whisky blending, with a commitment to quality evident in every bottle. The Special Vatting is a testament to this heritage, appealing to connoisseurs seeking a distinguished, mature whisky that delivers complexity without overwhelming intensity.

Perfectly suited for savoring neat or with a splash of water to reveal its rich aromatic profile, this whisky complements contemplative moments or celebratory occasions alike. Its sophisticated character and oak-aged elegance position it as a standout choice among premium whiskies on the market.

Experience the timeless craftsmanship and refined depth of Michel Couvreur Special Vatting, a whisky that embodies tradition, patience, and exceptional quality in every pour.

Distillation & Provenance

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Distillation

Michel Couvreur Special Vatting is a blended malt assembled from selected Scottish malt spirit parcels matured in sherry casks in the Couvreur cellar at Bouze-lès-Beaune, Burgundy — the house's expression designed to showcase the character of the Couvreur maturation philosophy in an accessible, consistent style. The sherry cask influence is prominent throughout: rich dried fruit, vanilla, and gentle spice on the nose, with a rounded and generous palate. As with all Couvreur releases, the Special Vatting is produced without artificial colour or chill-filtration, and each bottle is hand-corked, waxed, and labelled from the Burgundian cellar. Bottled at 45% ABV.

Provenance

Michel Couvreur was a Belgian entrepreneur and whisky enthusiast who established a whisky maturation operation in Bouze-lès-Beaune in Burgundy, France, after sourcing new-make spirit from Scotland and recognising that the deep cellars of Burgundy offered unique conditions for whisky ageing. Working with traditional Burgundian stone vaulted cellars and an extensive collection of unusual casks — including rare sherry butts and wine barrels — Michel Couvreur developed a house style of highly aromatic, sherry-forward whisky unlike anything produced within the Scottish tradition. The brand continues under the stewardship of his protégés and produces a range of blended malts and single malts from Burgundy.

About this Spirits

Burgundy

Burgundy is undoubtedly the home of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnays in the world, where vineyards, or Domaines have been producing wines for over 2000 years. Burgundy is located in the North-east of France, an hours drive from Lyon and 2 hours from Paris. With over 100 appellations, or sub-regions (more than any other wine region) Burgundy is known for being the most terroir-oriented region in the World. The finest red wines of Burgundy are found in the Côte d'Or, a string of villages including Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey St Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-St Georges.

There are flavours present in great Burgundys that are the envy of Pinot Noir producers worldwide. The elusive peacocks tail finish that goes on and on, and the pretty-elegance backed by Burgundy muscle is the goal of winemakers around the globe. The main levels in the Burgundy classifications, in descending order of quality, are: Grand crus, Premier crus, village appellations, and finally regional appellations. For the Chablis wines, a similar hierarchy of Grand Cru, Premier Cru and Village wines is used, plus Petit Chablis as a level below Village Chablis.

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