Moon Harbour : Dock 3 Single Malt Fumé aux Algues Château la Louvière Finish

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Dock 3 Single Malt Fumé aux Algues Château la Louvière Finish by Moon Harbour

Tasting

Nose
Intense and complex, it reveals notes of black fruit and cereal, enhanced by spicy, floral and honeyed aromas. The influence of the smoking process brings a distinct marine minerality, evoking sea spray, iodine and a delicate umami touch.

Palate
Round and rich, the palate opens with flavors of plum and black cherry inherited from the red wine casks. These fruity notes are balanced by a hint of white pepper, honey and subtle touches of citrus. The influence of the seaweed reveals itself through a savory umami depth that enhances the whole. The finish is long and persistent, marked by a smoky, maritime character, refreshed by citrus zest.

Pairings and Tasting Moments
This whisky is best enjoyed at room temperature or slightly chilled, served in a tulip-shaped glass. Adding a few drops of water helps soften the heat of the alcohol and release its full aromatic complexity. Its saline and mineral notes make it the perfect companion to seafood, especially oysters from the Arcachon Bay. It also pairs wonderfully with light meats, duck with fruit, or aged, blue-veined hard cheeses.

Mixology
As an exceptional spirit with a rare and complex aromatic profile, it is best enjoyed neat, without embellishment, or simply with a splash of water to reveal all its nuances.

Other Characteristics
Bottled at 45.8% ABV, this whisky is non-chill-filtered in order to preserve the full range of its aromatic compounds and textural richness. It is a no-age-statement expression.

A Pioneering Bordeaux Single Malt with an Oceanic Signature

Moon Harbour: The Excellence of French Whisky at the Heart of Bordeaux
Founded in 2014 by two passionate enthusiasts, Jean-Philippe Ballanger and Yves Medina, the Moon Harbour distillery embodies a bold vision: creating a great French whisky in the world capital of wine. Supported by Scottish master blender John McDougall, they set up their production facility and aging cellars in a former German submarine bunker from World War II, which offers ideal thermal conditions. Deeply attached to its terroir, the estate favors local sourcing, growing its own barley in the Gironde and distilling in custom-made stills designed by Bordeaux craftsman Stupfler. Moon Harbour stands out for its unique identity, blending traditional Scottish know-how with the region's exceptional winemaking heritage.

The Innovation of the Dock 3 Single Malt Fumé aux Algues Château la Louvière Finish
The Dock 3 Single Malt Fumé aux Algues Château la Louvière Finish represents a true revolution in the world of spirits. Launched in 2022, this Single Malt is the very first in the world to be crafted from malted barley smoked with dried seaweed sourced exclusively from the Arcachon Bay. This unprecedented smoking process, carried out in a former fish smokehouse, gives the distillate an incomparable marine and mineral signature, quite different from traditional peat.

True to the distillery's philosophy, this whisky is crafted using a method deeply rooted in the local terroir. After a single distillation in the Stupfler stills, which guarantees an exceptionally fine body, the spirit undergoes careful aging. It is matured and then finished in 225-liter French oak barrels that previously held great red wines from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, generously provided by the Lurton family, owners of the prestigious Château La Louvière.

This maturation in red wine casks allows the whisky to extract smooth tannins and complex black fruit aromas. Entirely distilled, aged and bottled in Bordeaux, this exceptional product illustrates the perfect encounter between maritime innovation and Bordeaux's great cooperage tradition.