When someone says France, you may think wine, Cognac, Armagnac, and Champagne - but do you think single malt whisky? You should! France not only has distilling skills, but they also have the natural resources, including producing 30% of the world's barley, and the French have been great lovers of whisky and one of Scotch whisky's largest markets for years. Find out about the history and development of the French whisky industry and listen in as I taste single malts and blends from Armorik and Bastille including a peated single malt with similar characteristics to Islay whiskies.

When someone says France, you may think wine, Cognac, Armagnac, and Champagne - but do you think single malt whisky? You should! France not only has distilling skills, but they also have the natural resources, including producing 30% of the world's barley, and the French have been great lovers of whisky and one of Scotch whisky's largest markets for years. Find out about the history and development of the French whisky industry and listen in as I taste single malts and blends from Armorik and Bastille including a peated single malt with similar characteristics to Islay whiskies.

French Single Malt Whisky? Oui! Some Tasting, History, and Background with Christine Cooney

Join Best Selling Author Drew Hannush as he talks with the founders, distillers, authors, historians, and brand ambassadors that lead us to a greater understanding of the whiskies we love - and the ones we should know more about.

Drew not only explores the history of bourbon, scotch, rye, and other world whiskies, he seeks to broaden our understanding of styles, regions, and the distiller's craft through deep dives with those in the know. Each episode is meant to be as pertinent today as it will be well into the future.

Enjoy the journey - cheers and sláinte mhath!

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Join Best Selling Author Drew Hannush as he talks with the founders, distillers, authors, historians, and brand ambassadors that lead us to a greater understanding of the whiskies we love - and the ones we should know more about. Drew not only explores the history of bourbon, scotch, rye, and other world whiskies, he seeks to broaden our understanding of styles, regions, and the distiller's craft through deep dives with those in the know. Each episode is meant to be as pertinent today as it will be well into the future. Enjoy the journey - cheers and sláinte mhath! Bourbon, Scotch, Irish, Japanese, American Single Malt, French, Indian, no whisky category is off limits. Drew's natural curiosity for the lore and

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