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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye Composed of 70% rye, 18% corn and 12% barley, this rye whiskey belongs to the range of single barrels from the famous Lynchburg (Tennessee) distillery. Each bottle is marked with the number of the cask from which it comes. On the nose, the oak is very present, while, in the mouth, the aromas of ripe fruit take over. A great exercise in style. 55 €

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Weller 12 ans

Available exclusively in France (outside the United States) since 2020, but not always easy to find, this bourbon is unique. Perhaps because of his mashbill recipe, where rye was replaced with wheat. Add aging for twelve years, an exceptional duration in the category, and you get this eau-de-vie of remarkable sweetness and astonishing aromatic complexity. 39 €

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Blanton’s Edition France

The very first bourbon to be bottled barrel by barrel, in 1984, Blanton’s delivers, as every year, its limited edition intended exclusively for La Maison du Whisky. This tribute to France, the only country across the Atlantic that markets its eaux-de-vie, has two barrels, 328 and 329. Both are complex and elegant with their extremely rich aromatic palette. From 175 €

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Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon Built in 1872 on the banks of the Kentucky River, this distillery is now the most awarded distillery in the world. First launched in 1999, this expression is distilled from a mash of corn, rye and barley. A very gourmet bourbon with notes of vanilla, honey and candied fruit. Exceptional value for money. €24.90 (cocktail kit box).

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Woodford Reserve Straight Malt WhiskeyThe Master’s collection range offers the four great styles of American whiskey. Each is made from rye, corn and malted barley blended in different proportions (with the exception of Straight Wheat Whiskey which also contains wheat). The Straight Malt Whiskey thus incorporates a majority portion of malted barley which gives it aromas of hazelnuts and chocolate underlined by fine notes of spices. 47 €

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