2024
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Bordeaux distillery producing whiskies, gin and rum distilled on site, and offering tours with tastings.
Producing a 100% Bordeaux whisky in the wine capital of France was a daring move! The distillery took shape in 2017 in a former bunker when Jean-Philippe Ballanger created the Moon Harbour brand in a nod to the port of the Moon. It produces a range of unique whiskies distilled on a Bordeaux still and aged in barrels from Bordeaux grands crus bottled on site. The latest addition, Dock 3, is smoked with seaweed from the Arcachon basin and aged in Château La Louvière barrels. An incredibly aromatic gin and an amber rum complete the range.
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Opening time and information on MOON HARBOUR DISTILLERY
Open all year round. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. Visits (on reservation) Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11 am, 2.30 pm and 4 pm. Visit and tasting: €20; €15 under 25. Store. Private event space (up to 200 pers.).
Owner's Message
Today the distillery produces a range of unique whiskies distilled in a Bordeaux still and matured in Bordeaux barrels from great growths. Our favorite, the latest DOCK 3 smoked with seaweed from the Arcachon basin, is matured in barrels from Château Pipeau. A superb gin, with incredible aromatics and distilled on site, completes the range.
Members' reviews on MOON HARBOUR DISTILLERY
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Effectivement, j'ai eu l'occasion de découvrir son whisky et son gin un midi grâce au responsable du "Bistrot maritime" sur Libourne.
Lors de la visite de la distillerie, nous avons pu en apprendre davantage sur son histoire et l'ensemble du processus pour obtenir le whisky (de l'arrivage de l'orge jusqu'à la mise en bouteille).
A la fin, on termine sur une dégustation de plusieurs produits : Whisky, Gin et même du Rhum.
La visite de la distillerie est effectuée par une jeune personne qui semble passionnée et maîtriser son sujet rendant la visite passionnante.
Je recommande cette destination pour les amateurs de whisky qui pourront y retrouver des jeunes whisky qualitatifs et intéressants.
Une guide exceptionnelle !
Une visite incontournable !
Merci beaucoup
Produit de très bonnes qualités