Yeun Elez is a peat Breton whisky distilled from peat (50 ppm) malted barley from Scotland.
The name "Yeun Elez" comes from an old peat bog in the heart of the Armorique Nature Reserve, which is also home to many Breton legends (such as that of Tadic Coz, which is also featured on the label).
The Yeun Elez is located in the Monts d'Arrée in the heart of the Armorique nature reserve and is a swamp that is considered in Breton legends to be the gateway to hell.
According to the legend of Anatole le Braz, it is the place where the evil souls that plagued the living were thrown into hell.
Tadic-Coz knew the secret as well as the ritual of locking up the souls of the spirits in the body of a black dog. He instructed young Jobic to lead the dog to the gates of the underworld.
So he went from the presbytery to the presbytery and led the black dog to the rector of Commana. At sunset, together they threw the black dog into the swamp of Yeun Elez and condemned the spirit to hell.
"We are entering the Yeun Elez, he said to Jobic. Whatever you hear, don't look away. It is about your life in this world and your salvation in the next. - A.Le Braz, La Légende de la mort en Basse-Bretagne, 1893
Tasting notes:
Colour: Pale yellow with golden reflections.
Nose: Intense, peat, notes of cloves, camphor, fruity bananas, cooked peaches, creamy pies.
Taste: Fresh, slightly salty, smoke, citrus notes.
Finish: Long lasting, warm, salty, spicy, woody.
Distributor/Importer:
Alba Import, Alte Dorfstraße 33, 21640 Nottensdorf, Deutschland
Producer/Distillery:
Distillerie Warenghem, Route de Guingamp, Boutill 22300 Lannion, Frankreich
Brand:
Armorik
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