Hedgehog. What a name for a whisky. The name for this particular French whisky comes from the Hérisson (that's 'hedgehog' in French) area, where Monsieur Balthazar Distillery is based. Described as a 'bourbonnais' whisky, the makeup is indeed in line with bourbon, with a high corn content, along with some barley and rye. The whisky is double distilled, before maturing in fresh Tronçais oak barrels and then Cognac barrels. Bottled without chill filtration.
Fresh baked cookies, brown sugar, vanilla, some orange peel, and a touch of wood polish.
More baked goodies, with clove, cinnamon, caramel corn, and warm oak.
Peppery spice, with toasted brioche.
