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Phoebe Calver
After studying English and Journalism at university, Phoebe has turned her hand to writing for the drinks industry. She splits her time between the UK and US as editor of American Whisky Magazine and Whisky Magazine’s deputy editor.
Christopher Coates
A member of the team since 2013 and a keen whisky drinker long before that, Christopher was appointed as editor of Whisky Magazine in 2020. Beyond this, he is head of content for this title’s parent company, a keen photographer and chair of judges for the World Whiskies Awards and the Independent Bottlers Challenge.
THE PROCESS
• All samples are blind tasted, with ABV, country/region and style the only information disclosed
• Samples are tasted individually over a two week period
• Tasters are provided tasting and scoring guidelines for consistency
• The top scorer is awarded Editor’s Choice
• Scores of 16.5+ receive a Recommended award
Armorik Whisky Breton
Single Cask Distillery Exclusive
WARENGHEM DISTILLERIE
ABV: 51.7%
Style: Single Malt
Region: N/A
Price per bottle:
Bottling: Distillery
Availability: Core range, Selected Markets
FRANCE
Phoebe
Nose:
Reminding me of Cognac, apples and pears are prominent. Resinous wood, sweet smoky pork roast with pineapple slices.
Palate: The sweet smoky pork notes become quite prominent campfire smoke, turning very earthy like turf. The fresh pears are back, quickly giving way to fresh ginger spice and green leaves.
Finish: Earthy green notes linger for a medium finish.
Comments: Things get pretty hot, but the complexity and switch on the palate is very interesting and worth sipping slowly.
8.0
Christopher
Nose: A tropical fruit salad. Lychee and honeydew melon is joined by pomelo and overripe papaya. Kiwi and sweet malt is joined by white sesame and all-butter croissant with lemon curd. Sultana and mixed nuts, too.
Palate: Medium bodied. Intensely fruity at first, then buttery notes are joined by pistachio. Citrus top notes round out the edges – orange zest, in particular – with a suggestion of rose.
