Swhisky Swiss Whisky

Switzerland is not renowned for its whisky production, however look more closely, the Valais region has a number of similarities with the Scotland:

Cold mountain water

Cereals

A suitable climate

Expertise in fermented products

so why not ..

In 2009 Jim Murray's Whisky Bible Their whisky scored 91 and 94

Started in 2001 by Alex Delaloye with two distillations of 50 and 200 litres

He has since shared his passion in (2003) with partners with the same interest

Alex & Lysiane Delaloye, Thierry Faust & Johanna Pitteloud

Their ambition was not to produce a copy of a whiskey or light Scotch ,

But to make a Swiss Spirit based on traditional whisky making:

Barley

Spring Water

Slow distillation

Matured in Casks.

The spirit produced is not whiskey as it as every right to be called but as Swhisky in respect to Switzerland.

The company thanks all professional Scotsman that have contributed to achieve this ambition

The SWHISKY is produced in the same way as whisky,

For Glen Vignettes wort they use a type of Scottish Pils from the Valaisanne Brewery, A member of the Carlsberg Breweries company. The water source is from "The girl" Arbaz from near the Brewery at Valaisanne .

The wort it taken to the distillery in road tankers

Glen Vignettes washback contains 6000 litres

For distilling Glen Vignettes Hohlstein stills are used

Swhisky is matured in oak casks from Burgundy (Beaune) of 114 litre capacity which have contained Syrah and Petite Arvine

Swhisky Tasting Notes

Annouim

Initial version refined to Arvine. Fruity, slightly salty, the lightest of the range.

For aperitif.

Gwenwed

Refinement to the Syrah. Fruity, masculine, with hints of plum jam and toast.

To spend a pleasant evening.

Abred

Version smoke for fans. Rustic, balanced with a hint of fresh leather.

By the end of the meal with dark chocolate.

Keugant

Version from the drum (cask) to 56.2 °.

Ample, powerful, with hints of pepper and ginger.

Provide a bed nearby.

Lady Ô

Whiskey liqueur with sweet and spicy notes.

For dessert, like a wine or port over ripeness.

Honors

2003 Chardon Eurowhisky gold

Whiskey Bible 2004 Abred 89 points

Distiswiss 2005

"National of Spirits noble"

Brandy distinguished noble (Annouim)

Forum Romand des Eaux de Vie 2006

Spirits Competition in Switzerland - April 2006

Degree: Gwenwed

Gold Medal: Annouim

Gold Medal: Abred

Gold Medal: Challenge

Gold Medal: Ginsky

Excellence Award: Best of Category: Annouim 19/20 points

Copainrative Lap'Tou

c/o Maison Les Vignettes

Les Vignettes 6

1957 ARDON / Suisse

Tasting center

 "Laping House" Room

Can accommodate 30 people for a meeting discovery, initiation, drink ...

Open by appointment

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