Guide: which whisky to choose for a barbecue?

It’s almost time to return to a sweet and pungent smell that no one can forget, the smell of crackling embers on summer barbecues. This is good news, but it doesn’t come alone, because if food is at the heart of this subject, it must be accompanied by the finest notes of our French whiskies. Benjamin Kuentz offers you a selection of 3 whiskies to enjoy with your favourite grills. Because the barbecue « is all about sharing time with friends and being in a good mood » as PrimeCuts epicureans say.

The first note is the freshness of a garden sheltered from the summer. A whisky matured in ex-cognac casks which is perfect for barbecues. Originating from the Charente region, VEGETAL MUSETTE is, as its name suggests, a fruity, vegetable whisky. Full of youth and vivacity, it releases notes of stone fruits, freshly cut grass and cereals. Ample, the mouth reveals itself in delicacy around vanilla and fruity aromas. Its final concedes to the beautiful season a HEAT PEAK.

Because moments around the barbecue are often synonymous with RECONVENIENCE AND SHARING, FIN DE PARTIE whisky is the perfect range to further enhance the joy of these moments. Moments that become precious and enjoyable. Originating from Lorraine, this generous, intense and structured single malt has a beautiful elegance. The nose is complex and intriguing, revealing floral and fruity notes and surprisingly spicy and woody. Thick and tasty, the mouth reveals a nice sweetness close to the flavour of a custard. A delight that ends with notes of dried fruit, which combined with spices and pepper, are a perfect match for barbecued delicacies.

To finish this smoky symphony, Benjamin Kuentz has created a whisky with a SINGULAR ALCHIMY, a perfect harmony between malt and grape. AUX PARTICULES VINES #5 is the result of blending a single malt matured in ex-casks of a Bordeaux grand cru classé, Château Lafon-Rochet, with a touch of buckwheat whisky from a distillery in Finistère. A world of wine that is reflected in the fruity notes of this singular whisky, whose finish is marked by roasted notes.

A non-exhaustive list of whiskies, like reflections of the FRENCH TERROIR, which will enhance your summer dishes and all those moments soon shared!