A little history
The word “whisky” comes from the Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha, meaning “water of life.” According to Charles MacLean, the first reference to whisky dates back to 1494, when King James IV decided to give Brother John Cor eight measures of malt so he could make a spirit. We do not know why the king commissioned this spirit, but it was probably intended for medicinal purposes. In 1916, the Immature Spirits Act declared that spirits made in Scotland and Ireland had to age for three years before they could be called whisky. Subsequent amendments were brought together in the Scotch Whisky Act of 1988, which was later supplemented in 2009 by the Scotch Whisky Regulations.
Whisky today
Since the 2000s, whisky has once again taken centre stage, thanks to historic distilleries (in Scotland, Ireland, the United States and Canada) and beyond. Indeed, many countries have embarked on this adventure: Taiwanese, Japanese, Indian and French whiskies are now enjoyed all over the world.
Discover our DELOYRE Whisky
Drawing on its expertise in traditional spirits, Distillerie des Terres Rouges imports a blend and ages DELOYRE in French oak casks. Left to rest for several months under the care of our Cellar Master, it develops a malty, dry aromatic profile with a coppery note.
The name DELOYRE refers to the river in Corrèze, not far from the distillery.
TASTING NOTES
- Colour: amber
- Aroma: coffee and malt notes
- Palate: all the roundness of the wood comes through, with a lovely balance
How should you serve it?
Our whisky Deloyre can be served as an aperitif or digestif, neat or over ice.
