The Balvenie French Oak whisky is a vibrant single malt finished in casks that previously held wine from the French Charentes vineyards.

The Balvenie USA brand ambassador Lorne CousinLorne Cousin suggested Honorary Ambassador & Former Malt MasterMalt Master David C. Stewart MBE explore these casks after a trip to the region with his family, where he fondly remembers sipping an apéritif.

Pineau des Charentes is a fortified wine made from unfermented grape juice, to which a Cognac eau-de-vie is added and then matured. Pineau is also found as a home-made product in the neighboring Deau-Sevres and Vendee departements.