Whisky Reviews: Alfred Giraud French Malt Whisky

Harmonie is mild and subtle in its flavors. The start is sweet like brown sugar. There are hints of smoke with a smoky finish reminiscent of a mild scotch. It’s also lightly floral. Score: 4/5 Tasting Notes: Alfred Giraud Heritage Vital Stats: Triple malt; Triple wood; 91.8 proof; Natural color, non-chill filtered; 23 casks released annually. Around $155. Color: Old gold, light and natural like sunshine in a bottle Nose: The smell is sweet like maple syrup. It’s a pleasant alcohol or solvent smell that’s very faint. Palate: A strong alcohol taste but sweet not smoky. There’s a pleasant tingle on your tongue with a peppery finish. It doesn’t taste like a complex whiskey but very simple and approachable. Score: 3.5/5 Final Thoughts: Both of these whiskies were very drinkable and smooth without adding water. You can tell that they are a quality made spirit. With this sample it did not include that gorgeous bottle that in and of itself looks like something you want to keep on your bar cart even when it’s empty. For nose and palate I much preferred the Harmonie over the Heritage as it was a little sweeter. If you prefer something more like a subtle scotch than a bourbon I would recommend the Harmonie over Heritage. Harmonie is more expensive and may be harder to find as the production is a lot less than Heritage. Both are limited release each year and not widely available in the United States.