Yes, believe it or not, the French love whisky, and there are also a respectable number of distilleries in France. According to a rather vague and corporately-contrived(?) study in 2016, the French are said to be the largest consumers of whisky in the world, especially Scotch.rnrnI can only assume this figure was calculated based upon a per capita percentage of population, because Americans consume tremendous quantities of Scotch due to the fact that America is the third largest nation on earth with a much higher average income than any other countries in the world’s Top Ten most populous.rnrnIt’s also possible that Serge Valentin has thrown off the curve, in France, based upon his own voluminous personal consumption of rare and wondrous single malt Scotches, especially from mothballed distilleries. I find it a bit curious that Serge only gave the Armorik Breton Single Malt Sherry Finish whisky 78 points on his famous Whisky Fun website. Then again, I can’t say as though I’m surprised. All “vomit jokes” aside, this Breton single malt would be more agreeable on ice. “Barkeep, glace s’il vous plait.”rnrnAnyhow, let’s not completely write off the scent of baby vomit as horrible. What’s that you say, Serge? Tu as plutot raison. Moi aussi. Not all puke is created equal. Hear, hear. I second that motion. Time for another round of drinks. Speaking of which, all of this infantile jibber-jabber is making me nostalgic for a hit of Laddie Ten…neat.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Kirk Sig's fascination with Scottish whisky ignited in 1987 during a visit to Edinburgh. In the ensuing three and a half decades, he has cultivated an extensive understanding of distilleries, the whisky industry, and the global whisky landscape.
Kirk prides himself on providing candid and unvarnished reviews, eschewing the prevalent flattery and fluff that often permeate whisky commentary. This direct approach has occasionally ruffled feathers in influential circles, which he views as a testament to his commitment to prioritize the interests of the consumer.
Embracing the spirit of investigative journalism, Kirk's reviews delve deeper, leaving no stone—or cask—unturned. He believes in transparency and ensures that readers are privy to any noteworthy findings, fostering an informed and empowered whisky community.
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