Alfred Giraud, the premium portfolio of refined, elegant French Malt Whiskies, introduced Alfred Giraud Voyage French Malt Whisky to the US market as the first release in the brand’s new “Exploratory Range.” Available in select markets beginning November 2021 with a suggested retail price of $180.00, this rare, luxury whisky will see an annual worldwide release of just five casks.
Cellar Masters Georges Clot and Gaetan Mariolle reach the perfect balance by marrying two of the best French single malts, one leaning on fruity notes and the other on cereal notes. Each is matured in casks with bold characteristics: new French Robinia casks, a powerful and rare wood found locally in France imparting strong white floral notes, and Sauternes wine casks sourced from nearby French producers bestowing sweet matured grape notes. The whisky sees its final aging in ex-cognac casks before bottling.
“We are thrilled to bring the first of our Exploratory Range, Voyage, to our audience of discerning whisky enthusiasts in the United States,” says Philippe Giraud, fifth generation Giraud family member and first-generation proprietor of Alfred Giraud French Malt Whisky.
“This series represents the Giraud family’s dedication to innovation and craftmanship, highlighting our finest single malts matured in distinctive and unusual casks not usually seen in whisky aging, with exciting results. We are so proud to introduce this beautiful expression of distinctly French Whisky, crafted from the precise, expert eye of our Cellar Masters Georges Clot and Gaetan Mariolle.”