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Whisky Review: Bastille 1789 Single Malt

We review Bastille 1789 Single Malt. It's a single malt French whisky distilled from French-grown barley and aged in Limousin ex-wine casks.

OVERALL RATING

8
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Bastille 1798 Single Malt (image via Bastille Whisky)

Tasting Notes

About:

Distilled from 100% malted barley, and aged in Limousin oak barrels which had previously held Sauternes, red Burgundy, and sherry. Imported to the U.S. by Heavenly Spirits. 86 proof. $57.
Appearance:
Deep copper in color.
Nose:
Strong on alcohol. It’s also sweet and herbal. Getting past the heat I detect cherry, bruised stone fruit, a little smoke, and peat. The nose is very pleasant.
Palate:
The palate on Bastille Single Malt is slightly different from the nose but also very pleasant. It’s woody and floral. I taste peat, oak, maple, and a touch of smoke.
Finish:
Comments:

Peat is the predominant flavor, but it’s not overwhelming. If you’ve followed any of my whisky reviews, you know I’m not the biggest fan of peat, but I really loved this one. It’s simple and delicate. It also has a good mouthfeel. If you’re into French whisky or Scotch, I would recommend giving this one a try.


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.

Melissa Jones

Melissa D. Jones is a traveler, blogger, photographer, storyteller, foodie, whiskey enthusiast, and creative entrepreneur. Her thirst for adventure and new experiences has led her to photograph all 50 states and 47 countries, a journey she chronicled in her travel book. When she's not exploring the globe, Melissa resides in Portland, Oregon, where she enjoys attending events, savoring whiskey, and hiking. She has sampled over 100 different whiskies, both locally and internationally.

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