Eddu
Eddu
DISTILLERY:
Eddu Distillery, France
ABV: 47.9%
AGE: 14 Years
CAT: Single Malt
BATCH: #1
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ABOUT THIS NORWEST-EURO EXPRESS BOTTLING
Another brand new label for this first ever batch of ‘Eddu’ from French Distillery Menhirs. This small family distillery has roots stretching back to 1921 when the Le Lay family bought a second-hand pot still for distilling cider and extracting brandy commonly known as Lambig.
The distillery blazed a new trail in the whisky world in 2002, by creating the first ever pure buckwheat whisky in the world. “Eddu” means “buckwheat” in the Breton Language. Our ‘Eddu’ has been matured for 14 years, in French Limousin Oak.
Buckwheat, a staple of Japanese and European cooking since ancient times, lends the spirit a distinctly earthy body. It's a huge commitment, as buckwheat is four times the price of corn, takes three times as long to mill and is heavy to mash.
Nose
Honey, charred lemon peel, and exotic spices. Lots of fresh ginger, with hints of fenugreek and some earthy cumin.
Palate
Delicate, with a surprisingly light mouthfeel. Honeyed sweetness, with plenty of spices, candied ginger leading, oranges and a generous pinch of salt.
About the Label
Three stained glass windows, similar to the actual distillery warehouse windows. Each feature one of the three brothers, doing something that is passionate to them:
Erwan is beekeeping, Kevin is dribbling a basketball, and Loig is NOT playing the bagpipes. It’s called a Binioù, a traditional 17th century Celtic Breton instrument.”
Buckwheat flowers are growing beneath the window panes. Behind each of them is a standing stone with their logo carved into it.
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