Michel Couvreur 1997 'Alba' 22 Year Old Single Cask Whisky, France Rhône Valley The small block that we

The small block that we exclusively work with was planted in 1973 near the top of the property above 1000 feet

Yeast: #9 (Kept in house)

The history of this domaine really begins in 1965 with the wedding of Jean-Louis Tissot and Françoise Masson

Maritime climate necessitates extended hang times

partly in used oak

Michel Couvreur 1997 'Alba' 22 Year Old Single Cask Whisky, France Rhône Valley The small block that weSingle malt whisky, aged 17 years in Fino Sherry cask, then an additional 5 years in used Chenin Blanc cask from Quentin Bourse (Sot de l'Ange). Bottled at cask strength. In the 1950s, Michel Couvreur, originally from Belgium, landed in Burgundy to make and market wine there. He took frequent trips to England and Scotland to sell his wines but was always particularly drawn to Scotland for the fishing and hunting. Eventually, he decided to move to