Bastille Single Malt Whiskey 1789
Bastille Single Malt Whiskey 1789 is France's answer to single malt — 86 proof (43% ABV), distilled twice in Charente copper gooseneck pot stills at Maison Daucourt in Cognac country, and aged in a triple-cask regime of Limousin oak previously holding Sauternes, Red Burgundy, and Sherry. Master distiller Jean-Marc Daucourt — fourth generation — builds this whisky from 100% French malted barley with a 120-year-old cultured yeast strain. This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof) — verified correction from 40%
- Size: 750mL (US bottling)
- Age: no age statement
- Casks: Limousin oak — Sauternes, Red Burgundy, and Sherry (triple-cask)
- Distillery: Maison Daucourt, Charente, France; double-distilled in copper pot stills
- Awards: Double Gold, 2018 SF Spirits Competition; 93 pts Finalist, Ultimate Spirits Challenge; Best World Whisky, 2019 International Whisky Competition
Cognac Country's Single Malt
Maison Daucourt sits in the Charente — Cognac country — and Bastille 1789 drinks like it knows that. The triple-cask program (Sauternes, Red Burgundy, Sherry-seasoned Limousin oak) is a wine-region finishing philosophy applied to malt whisky, and the 120-year-old yeast strain plus double distillation in Charente gooseneck stills is pure Cognac technique. The result is a deep amber whisky of fruit, sweet spice, and leather with a slightly peaty finish — Best World Whisky at the 2019 International Whisky Competition.
Tasting Notes
Deep amber in color. The palate is soft, rich, and complex: complex fruit, sweet spices, and leather, ending with a slightly peaty finish (importer copy used across retailers).
How to Enjoy
Neat — the triple-cask layering is the whole point. Whisky drinkers looking beyond Scotland should browse international whisky or more from Bastille.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bastille whisky made? At Maison Daucourt in the Charente region of France — Cognac country.
What casks is it aged in? Limousin oak barrels previously holding Sauternes, Red Burgundy, and Sherry.
What is the ABV? 43% (86 proof) — verified across Flaviar, Master of Malt, and other retailers.
Has it won awards? Double Gold at the 2018 SF Spirits Competition, 93-point Finalist at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and Best World Whisky at the 2019 International Whisky Competition.
French whisky with Cognac soul — order Bastille Single Malt Whiskey 1789 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.