Nelcius Premium is a French single malt whisky from Château Laujac in the Médoc, made entirely in France and bottled at 45% ABV.
Château Laujac sits in the heart of the Médoc, a region famous for wine growers and horse breeders, on an estate whose roots date back to Gallo-Roman times. René-Philippe Duboscq, whose family has been established there for over a century, is a wine producer, horse breeder and whisky maker, and he named the whisky in honour of his father's horse Nelcius, winner of the Prix du Jockey Club in 1966.
The barley is grown, malted and distilled in France, double distilled in small Charentais-style stills to preserve delicate flavours and intense aromas, and the whisky spends time in casks that held the estate's Médoc wines of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. It shows vanilla, coffee and toasted bread on the nose, with sweetness, nutmeg, citrus fruits and orange peel on the palate.
A Bordeaux estate's single malt, it makes a distinctive gift for whisky and wine lovers.
Sip it neat or with a drop of water.
France is one of the largest whisky-drinking nations in the world, and a growing number of French producers now make their own single malts, often drawing on the country's wine and brandy traditions.
Single malt whisky is made only from malted barley at a single distillery, and finishing it in casks that held red wine adds red-fruit notes, gentle tannin and depth.
Tasting Notes
-
Nose: Vanilla, coffee and toasted bread.
-
Palate: Nutmeg, citrus fruits and orange peel.
-
Cask: Château Laujac Médoc wine casks.
Specifications
-
Producer: Château Laujac (René-Philippe Duboscq)
-
Style: French Single Malt Whisky
-
Age: 5 years
-
Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
-
Cask / Finish: Médoc red wine casks from Château Laujac
-
Region: Médoc, Bordeaux, France
-
Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a little water. It pairs with duck, hard cheeses or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it made?
At Château Laujac in the Médoc, France.
Where does the name come from?
Nelcius, the family horse that won the 1966 Prix du Jockey Club.
Is it all French?
Yes. The barley is grown, malted and distilled in France.
Explore more in our Whiskey collection.
