Domaine des Hautes Glaces : Maximus 2012

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Maximus 2012 from Domaine des Hautes Glaces

Tasting

Nose

The nose reveals pastry notes with hints of citrus that bring freshness and indulgence.

Palate

On the palate, this whisky unveils notes of white fruit and citrus, accompanied by woody notes that attest to its aging in a unique Crozes-Hermitage barrel. The finish is fresh and herbal.

Pairings and tasting moments

This whisky is ideally enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its complexity and unique single-plot character.

The elegance of a French whisky exuding a rare single-plot expression

An exceptional Alpine whisky

Founded in 2009 by Frédéric Revol, an agronomist, and Jérémy Bricka, an oenologist, Domaine des Hautes Glaces is located in Cornillon-en-Trièves, at an altitude of 900 meters on the highest cereal-growing plain in Europe. The distillery controls the entire process, from grain to bottle. Organic no-till farming, ancient varieties of barley, rye, and spelt, local spring water, and aging in Cognac or Vin Jaune casks confer a unique territorial identity to these whiskies, embodying a true Alpine terroir.

An exceptional spirit from the Hautes Glaces terroir

Maximus, whose Latin name means "great," represents an exceptional single-plot expression from Domaine des Hautes Glaces. This single malt French whisky was aged in Crozes-Hermitage barrels, conferring a singular identity to this spirit. Produced from barley from the Andrieu climate, Maximus 2012 was bottled at cask strength after progressive topping up in the barrel. This exclusive cuvée is a collector's item for lovers of exceptional French whiskies. Produced according to organic farming principles, this whisky perfectly embodies the estate's philosophy: an authentic spirit, anchored in its Alpine terroir.