The spirit of Alfred Giraud French Malt Whisky can be pinned to the historical figure with whom it shares a name, an acclaimed cognac cellar master who retired in 1954 (who was also a French solider and prisoner of war during WWI). Though Alfred’s story is a profound one, the quality of the whisky the brand produces is due to the diligence of his great-grandson Philippe Giraud, the brand’s founder. Philippe steered his family from their cognac history into the explosive whisky world. And his patience, commitment to premium components (all of which are French), and an unexpected experimental nature, have led to a portfolio anchored by two refined, award-winning whiskies—Harmonie and Heritage—that will likely please connoisseurs.

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