Live from Pass the Porrón: The Making and Meaning of French, Basque, and Breton Whisk(e)y with Mike Aloi

In the live panel discussion, Mike Aloi, the National Spirits Portfolio Manager at De Maison selections leads a discussion about Whisky distilleries in France, the Basque Region and Breton through the lens of water, wood, time. Through this panel, both perspective and pathways are charted for the future of these burgeoning areas for world-class whisky.

Guest Distillers include:

Stéphane Bogaert of T.O.S Distillery in the Hauts-de-France

Lénaïck Lemaitre of Naguelann Distillery in Brittany

Santi from Acha distillery in the Basque Country

Philippe Vançon from Jacoulot Distillery in Burgundy

Whisky Tasted:

• T.O.S Distillerie Whisky Artesia Pur Malt
• Jacoulot 13yr Single Malt
• Destilerías Acha Ibar 8 yr Basque Mountain Whisky
• Destilerías Acha Haran 21 yr Basque Mountain Whisky
• Naguelann Dieil Sklaer
• Naguelann Dieil Pevar Ch'oad

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