Aged for a sophisticated 42 to 47 months, this meticulously handcrafted Belgian whisky captures the essence of the Hesbaye region. Distilled in former Caperdonich Pot stills from 1898, it matures in 1st fill Bourbon casks made of American white oak (Quercus alba). Committed to sustainable and fair trade farming, this unpeated expression boasts a natural hue, free from artificial coloring. With an unwavering dedication to authenticity, the whisky undergoes no chill filtering and is expertly bottled at the distillery, ensuring a genuine reflection of its craftsmanship and origin.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE Each cask is unique which gives a character of authenticity to each bottle of Passion and Intense. Sometimes more vanilla, sometimes more brioche, each bottle is a joy to discover.
PALATE This is the result of long preparatory work and the expertise of our master distiller. Each cask has its character, each whisky has a unique taste. Full of intense aromas, these golden liquids represent the ultimate pride of Belgian Owl's Savoir-Faire.
FINISH A long finish that returns from the avours in the mouth to the pleasant taste of the malt distillate, leaving a fruity and woody echo of the Hesbaye region as its legacy.
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