robertwayne64024
Bastille 1789 Blended Whisky
Blended — Cognac, France
Reviewed
December 22, 2019 (edited October 24, 2021)
I like this French blend of malted barley and wheat whiskies. It comes across much like a lightly smoked blended Scotch whisky---nothing like an American bourbon or rye, or a Canadian. (I don't mean to imply they are copying Scotch, just giving you a notion of what you are getting.) Using a variety of second fill casks from both wines and spirits gives hints of ripened fruits, honey, spice, a touch of smoke, and a definite cognac edge. The finish is medium and slightly astringent on the end. This is well worth trying if you can find it. It isn't overly expensive, but does not seem to be very widely distributed.
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I am presently working on a second bottle of this blend. I think I still stand by my first impressions of this dram, but, must add that there is a distinct bitterness on the finish. I womder if this is from the Acacia wood used in the finish.