Bellevoye Bleu Triple Malt

Pleasant

Medicinal smell with green herbs and dominant celery nose. The taste does not deviate from any of this. Perhaps an acquired taste... ?

Probably one of the hardest whiskies to embrace upon first sip because it’s so different. But like a challenging movie at first viewing, you might find yourself appreciating the creators’ efforts the more time you spend with this blend of three French malts. As one reviewer stated....it’s French and I definitely pick up a culinary approach to this blended malt. Some mussels, good crusty bread, and a dram of Bellevoye I think would be very enjoyable together.

This is only my second French bottle and I have to say it is significantly better than the Bastille blend I tried several years ago. This is a non-peated blend of whiskies from three regions of France. I’ve struggled to come up with clear tasting notes on this one because there is the added dimension of communicating its unique character. Saying that it has notes of fruit, wood, etc. I don’t think really captures what Bellevoye is like or it’s potential divisiveness among drinkers of Scotch, Irish, or American whiskies. For me, it conjures a seaside picnic of sliced pears, moldy cheese, and sardine tarts. In short, it’s French.