What is a single grain whisky?
A Single Grain whisky, or grain whisky in French, is a whisky obtained from several cereals including a minimum of malted barley (by germination of the latter, in order to convert the starch into fermentable sugar under the action of enzymes) or corn, wheat, rye, etc.
Generally, grain whiskies are distilled continuously in a column.
Where does the name MilHὸc come from?
Where are the MilHὸc whiskies produced?
The maturation of MilHὸc whiskies takes place in the historic 19th century cellars, a place steeped in history and know-how.
With a temperate climate and a rather dry atmosphere, these cellars offer ideal conditions for harmonious aging, allowing MilHὸc to develop all its complexity.
Are our whiskies eco-responsible?
The integration of our own corn culture contributes to the good health of our soils through crop rotation, through the diversity of crops (corn, vines, wood), through the non-irrigation of the soils...
Single and continuous column distillation is the most virtuous process in the world! It is very energy-efficient and uses very little water.
Energy savings (natural gas) are estimated at 50% compared to double distillation. The roof of our agricultural building is equipped with 1000m² of photovoltaic panels.
These cover 70% of our electricity needs and reinject green energy into the circuit. Recycling our barrels, which have aged our Armagnacs, contributes to this eco-responsible philosophy.
The barrels extend their lifespan, limit our need for exogenous barrels and are not transported, therefore have a lower carbon footprint. 100% of the bottles and giftboxes come from France, Spain, and Italy.
The labels and back labels are printed on 100% recycled paper. Finally, our giftboxes are simple and without excess material.
How would you describe the style and taste of MilHὸc whiskies?
On the palate, despite a bottling level well above 40% alc, our whiskies are rich and round, always balanced and fine. Their finishes are as rich as they are long, delicious and salivating, without any aggressiveness.