Two Worlds Whiskey La Victoire Batch 2
Two Worlds Whiskey La Victoire Batch 2 is the second edition of the French brand's four-grain American whiskey — a barrel-strength blend of straight American whiskey barrels, bottled at 57.5% ABV (115 proof) in 700mL. It is 100% American liquid: corn 48%, wheat 35%, barley 9%, rye 8%, aged 5 to 11 years in primarily new American oak, drawn from just 10 barrels for fewer than 1,000 individually numbered bottles, released in 2023. The brand was founded in France in 2019 by Ashley Donahey (master blender Ashley Barnes); the batches are shipped to France for bottling and packaging. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 57.5% (115 proof) — barrel strength (Batch 1 was 54.7%; do not confuse)
- Size: 700mL
- Grain bill: corn 48% / wheat 35% / barley 9% / rye 8%
- Age: 5–11 years in primarily new American oak
- Scale: 10 barrels — fewer than 1,000 individually numbered bottles, gift box; released 2023
- Build: non-chill filtered, no additives; US importer Preiss Imports
La Victoire: Lafayette's Ship, in Four Grains
"La Victoire" is the ship the 19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette secretly sailed from France to America in 1777 — the brand's "hero of both worlds" and the emblem of the French-American alliance Two Worlds celebrates: American whiskey, French bottling. Batch 2 is a four-grain build with a wheat-forward profile (35% wheat against 48% corn) — unusual at 115 proof — and it carries a Gold from The American Whiskey Masters 2020 (La Victoire). Explore more american whiskey and whisky, or browse the Two Worlds range at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the Ankorstore brand page: nose of caramelized pineapple, toasted coconut, white flowers, apricot tart, almond cream, buttery pastries, salted caramel, tonka bean and cinnamon; a smooth, silky palate of candied orange zest, caramelized apple, cinnamon, nutmeg and freshly squeezed apple juice; a long finish of coconut, pecan, candied ginger, molasses, vanilla, orange zest and buttered cinnamon brioche.
How to Enjoy
At 115 proof, start neat or with a few drops of water; the wheat-forward bill rewards the open pour. A collector's bottle — fewer than 1,000 numbered.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "La Victoire" mean?
The ship Lafayette secretly sailed from France to America in 1777 — the brand's emblem of the French-American alliance.
What is the ABV of La Victoire Batch 2?
57.5% ABV (115 proof) — barrel strength. (Batch 1 was 54.7%.)
Is Two Worlds an American or French whiskey?
Both worlds: the liquid is 100% American whiskey, the brand is French and the batches are bottled in France.
How limited is Batch 2?
Just 10 barrels — fewer than 1,000 individually numbered bottles, released 2023, with a gift box.
A four-grain, barrel-strength toast to the French-American alliance — order Two Worlds La Victoire Batch 2 online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.