Whisky “Dumangin Finish”

Bourbon Cask Strength
BATCH 028

BOURBON 36% RYE

CASK STRENGTTH BOURBON 52.2%

Thanks to numerous sales trip to the US, Gilles also discovers another passion for Bourbons. Main compenent in Bourbon is corn (mini 51% for bourbon), Gilles prefers Bourbons with an higher Rye content. He has acquired several barrels with different content of rye to make his own blend, another Champagne Twist . Bourbon has to be aged in new barrels for the 3st 3 years of its life in the US

216 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: USA
DISTILLATION DATE: 2016
1ST AGEING: 3 years in a bourbon barrel
FINISH: 52 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-053
BOTTLING DATE: 08/2023 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 216
ABV: Cask Strenth 52.2%
AGE: 6 years +
CHARACTERICTICS: The rye confers a certain dryness to this spirit compared to a traditional Bourbon (usually sweeter). The Ratafia Champenois is rounding the final result 🙂
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Dutch Rye
BATCH 026

DUTCH RYE WHISKY

100% RYE

Following his discovery of Rye in Bourbons, Gilles decided to look for a good 100% rye spirit (no malt, no corn, nothing else). He discovers it after a trip to Prowein (Germany) by visiting the Zuidam distillery (Whisky Millstone) in the Netherlands. When Gilles acquires this whisky, its colour is still very light even after years of ageing. The Ratafia Champenois is providing this whisky a lot more than its colour 🙂

334 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: The Netherlands
DISTILLATION DATE: 2016
1ST AGEING: 4 years in a bourbon barrel
FINISH: 21 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-019
BOTTLING DATE: 08/2023 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 334
ABV: 47.4%
AGE: 6 years
CHARACTERICTICS: The wood characters are very present in this Spirit. This is why Gilles chose it. The Ratafia Champenois brings this extraordinary warm colour as well as a spectacular roundness
DISTILLERY: Zuidam – NL
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
BATCH 025

BLUE CORN TEXAS WHISKEY

BALCONES – 6 years old

Balcones is a Single Malt pionner in the US. They also produced a very unique and delicate whisky based on a mash of a local strain of corn “Blue Corn”, which brings a full bodied whisky. Length / Superb mid palate and extraordinary long finish rounded by the secondary finish in Ratafia Champenois barrels.

266 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: USA - TEXAS - Blue Corn
DISTILLATION DATE: 2017
1ST AGEING: 4 years
FINISH: 21 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-024
BOTTLING DATE: 08/2023 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 266
ABV: 46.70%
AGE: 6 years
CHARACTERISTICS: full mouthfeel with sweet tea, burnt marshmallow, cinnamon candies and marmalade with a very long finish with oak and pepper notes, followed by cardamom and roasted sweet corn
DISTILLERY: Balcones – Waco – USA
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Balcones
Goa Power
BATCH 024

SINGLE MALT INDIAN WHISKY

DISTILLED IN GOA

Distilled in one of the powerhorse of the quality whisky industry in India, this “goan” spirit has the qualities of the exotic climate ageing with 4 years maturation in bourbon cask under the goan climate then 2 years of secondary ageing in Ratafia Champenois barrels on our Champagne cellars. The result is a blend of power and delicacy

212 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: India
DISTILLATION DATE: 2017
1ST AGEING: 4 years in a bourbon barrel
FINISH: 24 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-073
BOTTLING DATE: 08/2023 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 212
ABV: 46.4%
AGE: 6 years
CHARACTERICTICS: Complex orchard fruit tropical fruit, toasted pasties manuka honey, spice, and wax. With a finish of Malt, honey, spice and fruit
DISTILLERY: unnamed powerhouse in Goa, India
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
BATCH 023

SINGLE MALT TEXAS WHISKEY

BALCONES – 6 years old

Balcones is a Single Malt pionner in the US. Discovered by Gilles during one of his sales trips. Waco, the town hosting the distillery is subject to an extreme climate. During Gilles’ august visit, the outside temperature was 48°C. As a result ageing of whiskies is dramatically speeded up compared to Scotland. Whisky expressing extraordinary power rounded by Ratafia Champenois finish

265 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: USA - TEXAS - Malt
DISTILLATION DATE: 2017
1ST AGEING: 4 years
FINISH: 21 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-022
BOTTLING DATE: 08/2023 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 265
ABV: 46.70%
AGE: 6 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Power, expression ! All rounded by the Ratafia Champenois barrel
DISTILLERY: Balcones – Waco – USA
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Balcones
Starward
BATCH 022

SINGLE MALT AUSTRALIAN WHISKEY

OUT OF STOCK

STARWARD

The best mix between Australia and France. Australian ingredients with a pale malted barley mix from Victoria, original ageing in Barossa red wine barrels then shipped to France for a finish in Ratafia Champenois barrels. The fiery side of the red wine ageing couple with the sweetness and creaminess brought by the Ratafia Champenois touch…
“The Dumangin Champagne Twist”

297 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Australia - VIC
DISTILLATION DATE: 2017
1ST AGEING: 3 1/2 years in Barossa red wine barrel
FINISH: 16 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-026
BOTTLING DATE: 01/2023 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 297
ABV: 47%
AGE: 5 years
MASHBILL: 100% Pale Malted Barley, Victorian Grown (Variety – Planet
DISTILLERY: Starward
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
BATCH 021

SINGLE MALT TEXAS WHISKEY

OUT OF STOCK

BALCONES – 6 years old

Balcones is a Single Malt pionner in the US. Discovered by Gilles during one of his sales trips. Waco, the town hosting the distillery is subject to an extreme climate. During Gilles’ august visit, the outside temperature was 48°C. As a result ageing of whiskies is dramatically speeded up compared to Scotland. Whisky expressing extraordinary power rounded by Ratafia Champenois finish

235 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: USA - TEXAS - Malt
DISTILLATION DATE: 2017
1ST AGEING: 4 years
FINISH: 18 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-066
BOTTLING DATE: 07/2022 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 235
ABV: 56,05%
AGE: 6 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Power, expression ! All rounded by the Ratafia Champenois barrel
DISTILLERY: Balcones – Waco – USA
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Balcones
Invergordon 1986
BATCH 020

SINGLE GRAIN SCOTCH WHISKEY

OUT OF STOCK

INVERGORDON 1986

A long aging of 36 years for this Scottish grain whiskey aged in Scotland and bottled in France. A marked red, unparalleled sweetness and creaminess brought by the Ratafia Champenois touch… “The Dumangin Champagne Twist”

243 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Scotland
DISTILLATION DATE: 1986
1ST AGEING: 34 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 13 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-067
BOTTLING DATE: 05/2022 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 242
ABV: 48,2% Cask Strength
AGE: 36 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Extremely aromatic and floral with a little fragrance, freshly sawn wood and just a touch of lavender. Over time, the nose opens even more.
DISTILLERY: Invergordon
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
BATCH 019

SINGLE MALT TEXAS WHISKEY

OUT OF STOCK

BALCONES – 6 years old

Balcones is a Single Malt pionner in the US. Discovered by Gilles during one of his sales trips. Waco, the town hosting the distillery is subject to an extreme climate. During Gilles’ august visit, the outside temperature was 48°C. As a result ageing of whiskies is dramatically speeded up compared to Scotland. Whisky expressing extraordinary power rounded by Ratafia Champenois finish

220 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: USA - TEXAS - Malt
DISTILLATION DATE: 2017
1ST AGEING: 4 years
FINISH: 18 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-056
BOTTLING DATE: 07/2022 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 220
ABV: 56,1%
AGE: 6 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Power, expression ! All rounded by the Ratafia Champenois barrel
DISTILLERY: Balcones – Waco – USA
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Balcones
Caol Ila
BATCH 018

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKEY

CAOL ILA – 9 years old

9 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. A classic side of Caol Ila (Peat but not too peaty, savoury green vegetables, and seaweed). B amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… Beautifully smooth and hard to understand complexity. Taste bomb that begins and ends with peat in a dancing way. Oily and uplifting, with a texture that reaches all parts of the palate without being overpowering, giving it a perceived lightness. Phenolic citrus fruits and a long smoky finish on the palate amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… “The Dumangin Champagne Twist”…. A bouquet of ripe fruit, a hint of vanilla..

330 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Scotland
DISTILLATION DATE: 2013
1ST AGEING: 8 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 18 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-090
BOTTLING DATE: 06/2022 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 330
ABV: 47,2%
AGE: 9 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Oily and uplifting, with a texture that reaches all parts of the palate without being overpowering, giving it a perceived lightness. Phenolic citrus fruits and a long smoky finish on the palate.
DISTILLERY: Caol Ila
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
BATCH 017

SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY

OUT OF STOCK

BUSHMILLS 2014 – 6 years old

6 Years Old for this single Malt Irish Whiskey aged in Ireland and bottled in our cellars in France. Bushmills uses the classic 3 times distillation that is characteristic of Irish whiskeys. Fruity, aromatic palate. Salty butter, all kinds of blossom, sweet vanilla cream and citrus amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist ».

282 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Ireland
DISTILLATION DATE: 2014
1ST AGEING: 6 years
FINISH: 12 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-065
BOTTLING DATE: 11/2021 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 282
ABV: 47,3%
AGE: 6 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Fruity, aromatic palate. Salty butter, all kinds of blossom, sweet vanilla cream and citrus.
DISTILLERY: Bushmills
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Bushmills
Cooley
BATCH 016

SINGLE GRAIN IRISH WHISKEY

COOLEY 2009 – 11 years old

11 Years Old for this single Grain Irish Whiskey aged in Ireland and bottled in our cellars in France. Cooley Single Grain is only distilled twice compared to the classic 3 times distillation that is characteristic of Irish whiskeys. It gives it stronger flavours (Rich, soft oils, melt-in-the-mouth grain and just a hint of barley for good measure) amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist ».

258 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Ireland
DISTILLATION DATE: 2009
1ST AGEING: 10 years in refilled Bourbon barrels and STR casks
FINISH: 12 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-091
BOTTLING DATE: 11/2021 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 258
ABV: 47,1%
AGE: 11 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Rich, soft oils, melt-in-the-mouth grain and just a hint of barley for good measure.
DISTILLERY: Cooley
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
BATCH 015

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

CRAIGELLACHIE 2007 – 13 years old

13 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. A classic side of Craigellachie (Honey, peaches, apples, green grass on the nose. Custard, mint, mineral water, a bit of pepper and fall spice, sweet tea, and marmalade on the palate.) amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist ».

297 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Scotland – Speyside
DISTILLATION DATE: 12/2007
1ST AGEING: 12 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 15 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-042
BOTTLING DATE: 09/2021 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 297
ABV: 48%
AGE: 13 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Honey, peaches, apples, green grass on the nose. Custard, mint, mineral water, a bit of pepper and fall spice, sweet tea, and marmalade on the palate.
DISTILLERY: Craigellachie
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Craigellachie
La Piautre
BATCH 014

SINGLE MALT WHISKY de FRANCE

LA PIAUTRE 2017

The “Piautre” is a steering apparatus characteristic of the boats of the sailing the Loire river in France . Distillery created in 2013 now using Charentais stills and ageing their distillate in “Coteaux du Layon” barrels. It is producing oily and opulent whisky amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist ».

345 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: France - Loire Valley
DISTILLATION DATE: 06/2017
1ST AGEING: 3 years
FINISH: 15 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-060
BOTTLING DATE: 11/2021 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 345
ABV: 46,3%
AGE: 4 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Oily / Opulent
DISTILLERY: La Fabrique des Bières d'Anjou, also known as La Piautre
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
BATCH 013

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

BENRINNES 2008 - 12YO

12 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. A classic side of Benrinnes (Orange peel, slightly oily, hint of smoke and sherried character) amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist ».

347 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Scotland – Speyside
DISTILLATION DATE: 11/2008
1ST AGEING: 10 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 23 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-029
BOTTLING DATE: 04/2021 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 347
ABV: 48%
AGE: 12 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Orange peel, slightly oily, hint of smoke and sherried
DISTILLERY: Benrinnes
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Benrinnes
Ardmore
BATCH 012

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

OUT OF STOCK

ARMORE 2009 – 11YO

11 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. A classic side of Ardmore (Peppery nose, rubbery, rich feeling peat, lemon zest) amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist ».

281 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Scotland – Highlands
DISTILLATION DATE: 10/2009
1ST AGEING: 9 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 24 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-055
BOTTLING DATE: 04/2021 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 281
ABV: 48%
AGE: 11 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Peppery nose, rubbery, rich feeling peat, lemon zest
DISTILLERY: Ardmore
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
BATCH 011

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

OUT OF STOCK

FETTERCAIRN 2008 – 12 years old

12 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. A classic side of Fettercairn (fruity, white flowers, elegant) amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist »…. a ripe bouquet of fruits (peach) and a vanilla side.

246 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Scotland – Highlands
DISTILLATION DATE: 10/2008
1ST AGEING: 10-11 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 19 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-033
BOTTLING DATE: 11/2020 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 246
ABV: 48%
AGE: 12 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Rich, fully rounded and elegant complemented by a ripe bouquet of fruits and a vanilla side
DISTILLERY: Fettercairn
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Fettercairn
Bourbon 28% Rye - Release 2
BATCH 010

BOURBON WHISKEY

OUT OF STOCK

Thanks to numerous sales trip to the US, Gilles also discovers another passion for Bourbons. Main compenent in Bourbon is corn (mini 51% for bourbon), Gilles prefers Bourbons with an higher Rye content. He has acquired several barrels with different content of rye to make his own blend, another Champagne Twist :-).
Bourbon has to be aged in new barrels for the 1st 3 years of its life in the US.

210 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: USA
1ST AGEING: 4 years in new barrel
FINISH: 19 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-175
BOTTLING DATE: 11/2020 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 210
ABV: 48%
AGE: around 5-6 years
CHARACTERISTICS: The rye confers a certain dryness to this spirit compared to a traditional Bourbon (usually sweeter). The Ratafia Champenois is rounding the final result.
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
BATCH 009

SINGLE MALT WELSH WHISKY

OUT OF STOCK

PENDERYN

A century after the last closure of a distillery in Wales, Penderyn was created by a group of friends in the 90s. Mainly column distilled (but also in port still), this Welsh
Single Malt brings fruity aromas to the surface. The Ratafia Champenois brings a really rounded character and a liverly colour.

374 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Wales – United Kingdom
1ST AGEING: 4 years in a Bourbon barrel
FINISH: 27 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-021
BOTTLING DATE: 11/2020 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 374
ABV: 48%
AGE: around 7 years
CHARACTERISTICS: The Ratafia Champenois express itself through the intense red colour as well as the roundness brought the fruity characters of this now classic Single Malt
DISTILLERY: Penderyn – Wales – United Kingdom
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Penderyn - Release 2
Glenrothes
BATCH 008

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

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GLENROTHES 2007 – 13YO

13 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. A classic side of Glenrothes (rich, fully rounded and elegant) amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist »…. a ripe bouquet of fruits and a vanilla side.

344 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Scotland – SPEYSIDE
DISTILLATION DATE: 05/2007
1ST AGEING: 11 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 15 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-131
BOTTLING DATE: 08/2020 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 344
ABV: 46%
AGE: 13 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Rich, fully rounded and elegant complemented by a ripe bouquet of fruits and a vanilla side
DISTILLERY: Glenrothes
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The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.

1st Range : World Whiskies – Fev 2020

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DUTCH RYE WHISKY - 100% RYE

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ZUIDAM

Following his discovery of Rye in Bourbons, Gilles decided to look for a good 100% rye spirit (no malt, no corn, nothing else). He discovers it after a trip to Prowein (Germany) by visiting the Zuidam distillery (Whisky Millstone) in the Netherlands.
When Gilles acquires this whisky, its colour is still very light even after years of ageing. The Ratafia Champenois is providing this whisky a lot more than its colour :-).

369 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: The Netherlands
1ST AGEING: 3 years in a Bourbon barrel
FINISH: 7 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-050
BOTTLING DATE: 01/2020 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 369
ABV: 46%
AGE: around 5 years
CHARACTERISTICS: The wood characters are very present in this Spirit. This is why Gilles chose it. The Ratafia Champenois brings this extraordinary warm colour as well as a spectacular roundness
DISTILLERY: Zuidam – Pays Bas
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Dutch Rye
Bourbon 28% Rye
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BOURBON WHISKEY

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Thanks to numerous sales trip to the US, Gilles also discovers another passion for Bourbons. Main compenent in Bourbon is corn (mini 51% for bourbon), Gilles prefers Bourbons with an higher Rye content. He has acquired several barrels with different content of rye to make his own blend, another Champagne Twist :-).
Bourbon has to be aged in new barrels for the 1st 3 years of its life in the US.

329 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: USA
1ST AGEING: 4 years in new barrel
FINISH: 8 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-148
BOTTLING DATE: 01/2020 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 329
ABV: 46%
AGE: around 5 years
CHARACTERISTICS: The rye confers a certain dryness to this spirit compared to a traditional Bourbon (usually sweeter). The Ratafia Champenois is rounding the final result.
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
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SINGLE MALT WELSH WHISKY

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PENDERYN

A century after the last closure of a distillery in Wales, Penderyn was created by a group of friends in the 90s. Mainly column distilled (but also in port still), this Welsh
Single Malt brings fruity aromas to the surface. The Ratafia Champenois brings a really rounded character and a liverly colour.

373 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Wales – United Kingdom
1ST AGEING: 4 years in a Bourbon barrel
FINISH: 18 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-016
BOTTLING DATE: 01/2020 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 373
ABV: 46%
AGE: around 6 years
CHARACTERISTICS: The Ratafia Champenois express itself through the intense red colour as well as the roundness brought the fruity characters of this now classic Single Malt
DISTILLERY: Penderyn – Wales – United Kingdom
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Penderyn
Balcones 2014
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SINGLE MALT TEXAS WHISKY

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BALCONES 2014

Balcones is a Single Malt pionner in the US. Discovered by Gilles during one of his sales trips. Waco, the town hosting the distillery is subject to an extreme climate.
During Gilles’ august visit, the outside temperature was 48°C. As a result ageing of whiskies is dramatically speeded up compared to Scotland. Whisky expressing extraordinary power rounded by Ratafia Champenois finish

151 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: USA - TEXAS - Malt
DISTILLATION DATE: 2014
1ST AGEING: 4 years in a Bourbon barrel
FINISH: 12 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-046
BOTTLING DATE: 01/2020 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 151
ABV: 46%
AGE: 5 years (at least 12 when compared to Scotch Single Malts)
CHARACTERISTICS: Power, expression ! All rounded by the Ratafia Champenois barrel
DISTILLERY: Balcones – Waco – Etats Unis
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
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SINGLE GRAIN SCOTCH WHISKY

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CAMBUS 1993 - 26 Years old

Very long ageing for this Scotch Grain aged in Scotland and bottled in France. Nearly red in colour, creamy and round thanks to the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist »

310 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Scotland – Other grains than Malt
DISTILLATION DATE: 07/1993
1ST AGEING: 25 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 9 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-054
BOTTLING DATE: 01/2020 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 310
ABV: CASK STRENGTH 49.9%
AGE: 26 years
CHARACTERISTICS: What is really great in this exceptional spirit are the rounded & creamy characters provided by the final finish in Ratafia Champenois barrels
DISTILLERY: Cambus (1806-1993). One of the last spirit coming out of this mothballed distillery. 2 months before its closure. UNIQUE!
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.
Cambus 1993
Orkney Islands
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SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

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MYSTERY DISTILLERY (ORKNEY) 2007

12 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. Very nice amber colour hiding a peaty power put in light by the Ratafia Champenois… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist »

413 numbered bottles in gift boxes

ORIGIN: Scotland – ORKNEY Islands (Islands/Highlands region)
DISTILLATION DATE: 10/2007
1ST AGEING: 11 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 7 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-032
BOTTLING DATE: 11/2019 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 413
ABV: 46%
AGE: 12 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Smoky flavours with a nice peat. All rounded by the ageing in Ratafia Champenois casks.
DISTILLERY: There are only 2 distilleries on Orkney main Island Ecosse. There is still a bit of mystery allowed
NON CHILL FILTERED
The Power of Whiskey combined with Ratafia Champenois’ Velvet. Over time and his numerous visits to distilleries, Gilles Dumangin has become a collector of the most beautiful “World Whiskies”. Intimate, confidential or even eclectic, his most beautiful bottles come straight from Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Japan or even the United States … Lover of the noblest of spirits who, like Champagne wine, is a matter of time, knowledge, terroir and experienced know-how, the winemaker is now expanding his know-how through an emblematic collection of 6 exceptional whiskies with a strong character and various aromatic profiles.