Michel Couvreur Whisky

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  Michel Couvreur 2011/2021 VJ Maturation 10 years old Single Malt Whisky 50 cl 48%

  Item no.: 059763-615-1066

  Some whiskies cross borders before they're ready for the bottle. Michel Couvreur 2011/2021 VJ Maturation is one of them - Scotch malt given its final, defining maturation in a French Jura wine cask.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur 2011/2021 VJ Maturation 10 Year Old is a Single Malt Whisky matured in a Jura Vin Jaune cask and bottled at 48 percent.

  The whisky was distilled on 15 February 2011 and bottled on 22 June 2021, giving it exactly 10 years of total maturation. Vin Jaune is a distinctive, oxidative white wine from the Jura region in eastern France, and the cask leaves a dry, nutty character rarely found in Scotch-based malt whisky. Only 3,000 bottles were filled of this release.

  Michel Couvreur started out as a wine merchant in Burgundy before whisky caught his attention in 1978. His fresh filling method, where sherry casks are emptied and refilled with whisky on the very same day, means the wood is still damp with sherry when the whisky arrives.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose offers walnut and a light oxidative tang, backed by honey, dried apple and a hint of yeast - a clear sign that a wine cask has left its mark.

  Palate

  The palate is dry and nutty with sherry and apple, spiced with a touch of pepper and a faint bitter edge reminiscent of citrus peel.

  Finish

  The finish is long and dry, with lingering walnut and a hint of herbs that slowly gives way to pure malt.

  Specifications

  Name: VJ Maturation
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  Age: 10 years
  ABV: 48 %
  Size: 50 CL
  Cask type: Jura Vin Jaune cask
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distilled: 2011
  Bottled: 2021
  Number of bottles: 3000
  Edition: VJ Maturation
  EAN no.: 3760150950361

  Flavour profile

  Cask-driven · Dry · Nutty · Complex

  Did you know?

  Vin Jaune is made under a yeast veil called 'voile', which protects the wine from oxygen during ageing - a technique reminiscent of Spanish sherry production, but unique to Jura. It makes this cask a rare and original whisky finish.

  • 1pcs.
    127,25EUR
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  Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried 14 år Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 45%

  Item no.: 22227865465-7

  Some bottles just need room to breathe - Blossoming Auld Sherried is Michel Couvreur's masterpiece, bottled after 14 years in casks from a bygone era.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried 14 Year Old is a Single Malt Whisky from a single cask, bottled at 45 percent.

  The whisky has matured for 14 years in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks from the 1950s, and the age of the cask gives a depth rarely encountered even by seasoned sherry-whisky lovers. The style is meant as a full tribute to the powerful, sherry-matured whisky of the Victorian era - soft, heavy and in no way restrained.

  Michel Couvreur passed away in 2013, but the house is carried on by his son-in-law Jean-Arnaud, following the same philosophy. The casks still travel from Jerez to the damp cellars of Bouze-lès-Beaune, where young Scotch malt gets to mature further under French skies.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is bombarded with layer upon layer of sherry, followed by flowers, vanilla, chocolate, spice, dried fruit, hazelnuts and raisins.

  Palate

  The palate is powerful and nuanced, sweet and dry at once, with fruit, caramel, chocolate, cinnamon and dried oranges, carried by a lovely cask influence.

  Finish

  The finish is long and warm, with lingering notes of raisin, dark chocolate and a last hint of spiced wood.

  Specifications

  Name: Blossoming Auld Sherried
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  Age: 14 years
  ABV: 45 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Pedro Ximenez-sherryfade fra 1950'erne
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Blossoming Auld Sherried

  Flavour profile

  Sherry-matured · Powerful · Complex · Rich

  Did you know?

  The casks behind Blossoming Auld Sherried date back to the 1950s - older than most whiskies currently on the market - and a type of cask that's practically impossible to source today.

  • 1pcs.
    321,50EUR
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  Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried over 13 years old MAGNUM Single Malt Whisky 150 cl 45%

  Item no.: 255544112-8874

  Some whiskies deserve a bigger frame - Blossoming Auld Sherried is also available in this striking magnum bottle, presented in its own wooden case.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried over 13 Years Magnum is a Single Malt Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 45 percent.

  The whisky has matured for over 13 years in sherry casks and is bottled in a 150 centilitre magnum, presented in a wooden case. The style is, as in the standard bottle size, a full tribute to the powerful, sherry-matured whisky style of the Victorian era.

  Blossoming Auld Sherried is also available in this striking magnum bottle - a fitting tribute to Michel Couvreur's life's work, packaged in a wooden case that signals something special from the house's cellar in Bouze-lès-Beaune.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is bombarded with layer upon layer of sherry, followed by flowers, vanilla, chocolate, spice and dried fruit.

  Palate

  The palate is powerful and nuanced, sweet and dry at once, with generous fruit, caramel, chocolate and cinnamon.

  Finish

  The finish is long and warm, with lingering notes of raisin and dark chocolate.

  Specifications

  Name: Blossoming Auld Sherried Magnum
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  Age: over 13 years
  ABV: 45 %
  Size: 150 CL
  Cask type: Sherry casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Blossoming Auld Sherried Magnum

  Flavour profile

  Sherry-matured · Powerful · Rich · Complex

  Did you know?

  The magnum bottle holds twice as much as a standard bottle, which means slower oxidation in the glass - something many collectors believe gives the whisky even more time to develop each time the bottle is opened.

  • 1pcs.
    556,25EUR
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  Michel Couvreur Cap A Pie Blended Whisky 70 cl 45%

  Item no.: 22227865465-8407

  Cap A Pie means 'from head to toe' - a fitting name for a blend built with care in every single step.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur Cap A Pie is a Blended Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 45 percent.

  The blend is made from selected young Scotch whiskies, matured further on fresh sherry casks using the house's fresh filling method for at least 3 years. The name Cap A Pie is an old French expression meaning equipped from head to toe, underlining that every part of the process - from the chosen whiskies to the right cask - has been carefully considered.

  Michel Couvreur's blends follow the same philosophy as his single malts: young Scotch whiskies chosen with an unrelenting eye, matured further on fresh sherry casks in the cool cellars of Burgundy until the style is exactly as he wanted it.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is round and inviting with honey, sherry and a light creamy vanilla tone.

  Palate

  The palate is soft and lightly sweet, with caramel and ripe apples, tied together by a warm spiciness.

  Finish

  The finish is medium and gentle, closing with a last hint of nut and dried fruit.

  Specifications

  Name: Cap A Pie
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Blended Whisky
  Age: min. 3 years
  ABV: 45 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Sherry casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Cap A Pie

  Flavour profile

  Sherry-matured · Soft · Round · Approachable

  Did you know?

  The expression Cap A Pie comes from medieval chivalry, where a knight 'equipped from head to toe' was ready for battle in full armour - an image Michel Couvreur borrowed to underline how thoroughly this blend was put together.

  • 1pcs.
    80,25EUR
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  Michel Couvreur Intravaganza New Version Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 50%

  Item no.: 22227865479-1106-1972524

  Intravaganza is the name of a whisky that doesn't hold back - bottled at its full, natural strength.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur Intravaganza New Version is a Single Malt Whisky matured in fresh casks and bottled at 50 percent.

  The whisky has around 3 years of cask maturation and is bottled at its natural strength without chill filtration or added colour, following the house's fresh filling method. This release comes with a new bottle design, while the silky, powerful character is retained from the original release.

  Intravaganza is one of the more playful names in Michel Couvreur's range, and the whisky behind it lives up to it: bottled at natural strength, without filtration or added colour, after roughly three years of cask maturation in Burgundy.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is intense with sherry, honey and a warm spiciness of cloves and nutmeg.

  Palate

  The palate is powerful yet silky, with caramel and sherry, carried by a light, warm strength.

  Finish

  The finish is long and warm, with a last sweetness of dried fruit.

  Specifications

  Name: Intravaganza (nyt design)
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  ABV: 50 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Fresh casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Intravaganza (nyt design)
  EAN no.: 5760150950521

  Flavour profile

  Cask strength · Sherry-matured · Powerful · Soft

  Did you know?

  The name Intravaganza plays on the word 'extravaganza' and underlines that this release - despite its relatively few years in cask - offers a power and richness that feels far more lavish than its age alone would suggest.

  • 1pcs.
    87,00EUR
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  Michel Couvreur New Version Pale Single Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 45%

  Item no.: 22227865479-1106-1972522

  Pale Single Single has a new outfit - the same sherry-matured soul, wrapped in a fresh, updated look.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur New Version Pale Single Single is a Malt Whisky matured in fresh sherry casks and bottled at 45 percent.

  The whisky is, like the original Pale Single Single, matured via the house's fresh filling method and bottled in a release of 1,000 bottles. This version comes with an updated bottle design, while the whisky itself retains the pale, elegant style the house is known for.

  Pale Single Single is one of the names that best shows Michel Couvreur's flair for the distinctive - a whisky that insists on its own style, matured on fresh sherry casks using the house's fresh filling method, now presented in a new bottle design.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is light and elegant with honey, sherry and a hint of fresh apples.

  Palate

  The palate is soft and rounded with sherry and a light nutty character, spiced with a touch of pepper.

  Finish

  The finish is medium and dry, with a last hint of almond.

  Specifications

  Name: Pale Single Single (nyt design)
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  ABV: 45 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Fresh sherry casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Number of bottles: 1000
  Edition: Pale Single Single (nyt design)
  EAN no.: 3760150950248

  Flavour profile

  Sherry-matured · Elegant · Soft · Light

  Did you know?

  The updated design on this release is one of the clearest signs that the Michel Couvreur house continually refines its visual identity, even when the whisky behind the label stays true to the original.

  • 1pcs.
    167,50EUR
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  Michel Couvreur Overaged Malt Whisky 70 cl 43% 70 cl

  Item no.: 22227865465-1

  Some whiskies are allowed to take their time - Overaged from Michel Couvreur is named after exactly that philosophy.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur Overaged is a Malt Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 43 percent.

  The name Overaged nods to the house's core idea: Scotch malt given extra, extended maturation in Burgundy, following Michel Couvreur's fresh filling method, where sherry casks are refilled with whisky the same day they're emptied of sherry. The result is a whisky that feels older and more rounded than its years on paper suggest.

  Michel Couvreur was uncompromising in a way few producers are. He selected young Scotch whisky himself, then insisted on deciding when it was ready to travel on to his cellars in Bouze-lès-Beaune, where the humidity and cool vaulted rooms did the rest of the work.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is rich with dried fruit, caramel and a warm spiciness of cinnamon and cloves.

  Palate

  The palate is soft and round with sherry, raisin and dark chocolate, balanced by a light oaky dryness.

  Finish

  The finish is long and warm, with lingering notes of dried figs and a last touch of spice.

  Specifications

  Name: Overaged
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  ABV: 43 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Sherry casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Overaged

  Flavour profile

  Sherry-matured · Rich · Spicy · Round

  Did you know?

  Michel Couvreur sourced his sherry casks himself in Jerez with help from Emilio Lustau, shipping them - still damp with sherry - all the way to his cellars in Burgundy, so none of the cask's power was lost along the way.

  • 1pcs.
    87,00EUR
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  Michel Couvreur Pale Single Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 45%

  Item no.: 22227865465-8406

  Pale by name, but certainly not by character - Pale Single Single shows that colour and richness don't always go hand in hand.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur Pale Single Single is a Single Malt Whisky matured in fresh sherry casks and bottled at 45 percent.

  The whisky has at least 3 years of cask maturation and, like the rest of the house range, is matured via Michel Couvreur's fresh filling method, where sherry casks are refilled with whisky the same day they're emptied of sherry. 1,000 bottles were filled of this release, which despite its pale colour offers a surprising depth of flavour.

  Uncompromising is probably the word that fits Michel Couvreur best. He went where the fence was highest and found his own path by pairing Scotch malt with sherry casks that never had a chance to dry out before the whisky went in.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is light and elegant with honey, sherry and a hint of apple, without the heavy colour tone the name might suggest.

  Palate

  The palate is soft and rounded, with sherry and a light nutty character, spiced with a touch of pepper.

  Finish

  The finish is medium and dry, with a last hint of almond and herbs.

  Specifications

  Name: Pale Single Single
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  Age: min. 3 years
  ABV: 45 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Fresh sherry casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Number of bottles: 1000
  Edition: Pale Single Single

  Flavour profile

  Sherry-matured · Light · Elegant · Soft

  Did you know?

  The name Pale refers to the whisky being deliberately bottled without added colour, so the pale hue is an honest picture of what the cask has actually given - not the result of added caramel colouring.

  • 1pcs.
    120,00EUR
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  Michel Couvreur Special Vatting 11, 12 & 20 years old Malt Whisky 70 cl 45%

  Item no.: 22227865465-5

  Three ages, three characters, one whisky - Special Vatting is Michel Couvreur's proof that a good vatting can add up to more than its parts.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur Special Vatting is a Malt Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 45 percent.

  The vatting combines three malt whiskies of different age and style: 5 percent 11 year old peated malt, 45 percent 12 year old light malt, and 50 percent 20 year old dark sherry malt. The combination gives a whisky with far greater complexity than a single age statement could hold, and is a clear example of Michel Couvreur's talent for composing rather than simply bottling.

  Michel Couvreur began as a wine merchant in Burgundy in 1951 and only found whisky in 1978. Since then, fresh filling - refilling sherry casks the same day they're emptied - has been his signature, and he claimed a 4-5 year old whisky matured this way could rival a 30 year old aged in used casks.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose offers a whisper of peat under a blanket of sherry, dried fruit and a warm caramel sweetness from the oldest parts of the vatting.

  Palate

  The palate is deep and layered, with sherry and dark chocolate up front, a touch of smoke in the middle, and a light, bright sweetness tying it all together.

  Finish

  The finish is long, with lingering notes of dried raisins, a hint of smoke and a last warmth of oak.

  Specifications

  Name: Special Vatting
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  Age: 11-20 years
  ABV: 45 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Sherry casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Special Vatting

  Flavour profile

  Complex · Sherry-matured · Lightly peated · Deep

  Did you know?

  The 20 year old component of the vatting has matured long enough to count as a mature, aged whisky in its own right - yet it makes up only half of the bottle, the rest coming from far younger casks.

  • 1pcs.
    174,25EUR
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  Michel Couvreur The Unexpected No. 2 French Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 50%

  Item no.: 22227865479-1106-1971612

  The Unexpected is the name the whisky itself has chosen to describe what a French sherry cask can do to Scotch malt over 10 years.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur The Unexpected No. 2 is a Single Malt Whisky matured in a sherry cask and bottled at 50 percent.

  The whisky was distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2022 after 10 years of cask maturation, and like the rest of the house range it's matured further via Michel Couvreur's fresh filling method in the cellars of Burgundy. The high strength of 50 percent gives the whisky a power that sets it apart from several of the house's milder bottlings.

  Michel Couvreur travelled to Scotland himself to find the casks he believed in, then let them mature further in his own Burgundy cellars - a process that still sets the house apart from almost everyone else in the market today.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is intense with sherry, dark chocolate and dried fruit, spiced with a hint of cinnamon.

  Palate

  The palate is powerful and warm, with sherry and caramel up front, supported by a dry, oaky undertone.

  Finish

  The finish is long and spicy, with lingering notes of raisin and a last peppery warmth.

  Specifications

  Name: The Unexpected No. 2
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  Age: 10 years
  ABV: 50 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Sherry cask
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distilled: 2011
  Bottled: 2022
  Edition: The Unexpected No. 2

  Flavour profile

  Sherry-matured · Powerful · Spicy · Cask strength

  Did you know?

  The name 'The Unexpected' hints at how the whisky's intensity and strength often surprise even seasoned tasters familiar with the house's milder bottlings like The Unique.

  • 1pcs.
    160,75EUR
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  Michel Couvreur The Unique over 4 years old Grain Whisky 70 cl 44

  Item no.: 22227865465-3

  Grain whisky rarely gets the spotlight, but at Michel Couvreur even the grain gets the same uncompromising care as the house malt.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur The Unique over 4 Years is a Grain Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 44 percent.

  The whisky carries at least 4 years of cask maturation and, like the rest of Couvreur's range, is matured further on fresh sherry casks using the house's fresh filling method in the damp cellars of Bouze-lès-Beaune. Grain whisky is typically lighter and more grain-sweet than malt whisky, but the cask gives it a surprising richness here.

  Michel Couvreur travelled to Jerez himself to source his sherry casks, with help from Emilio Lustau, and shipped them - still wet with sherry - to the damp cellars of Burgundy. The village of Bouze-lès-Beaune sits almost symbolically halfway between Jerez and the Scottish Highlands.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is sweet and grainy with notes of vanilla, honey and a hint of ripe apple.

  Palate

  The palate is soft and lightly sweet, with caramel and sherry giving unexpected richness to the light grain base.

  Finish

  The finish is medium and warm, closing with a sweetness of honey and a hint of spice.

  Specifications

  Name: The Unique
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Grain Whisky
  Age: over 4 years
  ABV: 44 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Sherry casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: The Unique

  Flavour profile

  Grainy · Sweet · Soft · Sherry-matured

  Did you know?

  Grain whisky is typically distilled in continuous column stills rather than the pot stills used for malt whisky, usually giving a lighter spirit - but Couvreur's sherry casks add a richness rarely found in grain whisky.

  • 1pcs.
    49,50EUR
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  Michel Couvreur The Unique Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 44% 44

  Item no.: 22227865465-110

  The Unique carries its name for good reason - a whisky that insists on going its own way, from cask to bottle.

  Expert's description

  Michel Couvreur The Unique is a Single Malt Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 44 percent.

  The Unique is bottled after roughly 3 years of cask maturation at natural strength via Michel Couvreur's fresh filling method, where young Scotch malt whiskies are refilled onto fresh sherry casks the same day the casks are emptied. This gives a silky character that feels more mature than the relatively few years in cask would otherwise suggest.

  Michel Couvreur's story doesn't begin in Scotland but in Burgundy, where he traded wine for decades before whisky drew him in during 1978. His fresh filling method meant the sherry casks never had time to dry out between sherry and whisky, something almost nobody else still does today.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is soft with honey, sherry and ripe apples, spiced with a hint of nutmeg.

  Palate

  The palate is silky and round, with sherry and caramel up front, supported by a light nutty dryness.

  Finish

  The finish is medium in length, warm and rounded, with a last sweetness of dried apricot.

  Specifications

  Name: The Unique
  Distillery: Michel Couvreur
  Region/Country: France
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  ABV: 44 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Sherry casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: The Unique

  Flavour profile

  Soft · Sherry-matured · Round · Creamy

  Did you know?

  Michel Couvreur was unusually particular about his sherry casks and only accepted casks from Jerez that Emilio Lustau himself had selected for him - a detail that still defines the house's whisky today.

  • 1pcs.
    67,00EUR