Michel Couvreur : Upper Cap Blended 2026 Edition

Tasting characteristics and advice for Upper Cap Blended Whisky 2026 Edition by Michel Couvreur

Tasting

Appearance
A dark hue attests to the long aging of this spirit.

Nose
The bouquet reveals floral notes alongside aromas of sweets and sherry, a hallmark of maturation in Pedro Ximénez casks.

Palate
The opening is both smooth and spicy, offering a concentrated, rich texture. The finish reveals toasted, roasted, and spicy flavors that linger at length.

Mixology
This exceptional whisky is best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its complexity and concentration.

A complex and concentrated blended whisky from Burgundy

Michel Couvreur: Burgundy craftsmanship in Scotch whisky

Founded in the 1970s by Michel Couvreur, a visionary Belgian producer, this singular House settled in Bouze-lès-Beaune, in Burgundy, far from Scotland’s traditional lands. The spirits age there in cellars carved into the rock between 1967 and 1969, offering optimal conditions of humidity and silence. The distinctive feature lies in the use of Port and wine casks for maturation, giving the whiskies unique aromatic profiles.

Upper Cap Blended Whisky Edition 2026: an enhanced version of Cap a Pie

Upper Cap Blended Whisky Edition 2026 is part of Michel Couvreur’s Les Raretés collection. This cuvée represents an enhanced version of Cap a Pie, demonstrating that a blended Scotch whisky can achieve great complexity. Composed primarily of grain whisky distilled in 2007 and aged in very old Pedro Ximénez casks, this blend is elevated by old, lightly peated malts distilled in 2010.

Fifteen years of aging and a touch of peat awaken remarkable tertiary aromas. Bottled in February 2026 at 47% vol. after minimal reduction, this whisky retains all its concentration, richness, and persistence. This limited edition is especially sought after by enthusiasts.