Vulson Old Rhino Rye Whisky

Domaine des Hautes Glaces – France

This Vulson Old Rhino Rye is a characterful French rye whisky from Domaine des Hautes Glaces , a distillery known for its terroir-driven approach and small-scale production in the French Alps. It's not a marketing product, but a whisky with a clear vision and identity.

Made with rye and aged in a combination of bourbon and cognac barrels , this creates a beautiful balance of spice and roundness. The rye adds spice and tension, while the cognac influence adds softness, fruit, and a slight, vinous depth.

The nose reveals notes of rye bread, light spices, vanilla, and dried fruit . The palate opens dry and spicy , with hints of pepper, oak, honey, and subtle grape notes . The finish is medium to long, warm, and elegant, with a lingering spiciness.

This is not a whisky aimed at a mass audience or quick hype, but a bottle for the enthusiast who takes French whisky seriously and consciously chooses something other than Scotland or America.

Strengths

• French rye whisky – still rare

• Matured in bourbon and cognac barrels

• Authentic, small-scale production

• Terroir-driven style of Domaine des Hautes Glaces