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The whiskies are produced using new casks sourced from the neighbouring forest (the Tronçais State Forest) and ex-French spirits and wine casks, selected on the nose to ensure the perfect blend.
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Throughout his years of research, Olivier never set out to create an imitation of Scotch, American or Irish whisky. He wanted to produce a whisky that was different and surprising, using local grains, casks from the Tronçais region or old casks that had previously held French spirits. It was thanks to this obsession with quality and originality that the distillery developed a distinctive production process and thus created its own signature style.
In 2013, as he was getting on in years, he decided to hand over the reins. He met David Faverot, a young enthusiast trained at the Segonzac University of Spirits, to whom he passed on his expertise. It is now up to David to write the next chapters in the history of the Distillerie de Monsieur Balthazar.
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Testimonial from Olivier Perrier – Whisky creator
“I’m very pleased to have met David towards the end of his studies. Already involved in local development, he very quickly took to the ‘homemade’ approach before going his own way. He has a real talent for appreciating aromas: he has an excellent nose, far better than mine. And technically, I couldn’t keep up with him anymore. He’s a master!”
Testimonial from David Faverot
“I couldn’t have found a better mentor than Olivier. It was a truly enriching experience to spend my days – and even my evenings – with Olivier, to learn as we went along, and to share unique moments of camaraderie and friendship.
Even today, it’s fascinating to chat with a man who understands me thanks to a shared passion: whisky. And not just any whisky: the one he created. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt from him, it would be this: “A whisky meant for tasting, just like the distillery’s other products, must reflect a history, a craft, a terroir, but above all, a person”.
The DNA of the distillery’s whiskies, and the way they’re made (from the source of the grains to ageing in oak casks), confirm a signature that will inevitably be just a tiny bit different from that of the distillery’s early days, but I’m happy to embrace that. It is this value that drives me: authenticity.”
“Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.”
FREE TOUR BY APPOINTMENT
On Saturday and Sunday mornings
Bookings are only available for groups of at least 10 people.
A chance to enjoy some quality time together in a friendly atmosphere!
Come and discover how we make our spirits on a guided tour: from processing the raw materials to the ageing cellars.
David will welcome you on weekend mornings by appointment; he’ll share his passion, the distillery’s history and his expertise with you.
Contact
Tel: 06 60 98 14 50
Email:david@distillerie-balthazar.fr
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