Asta Maurice 46 years 1975 - 2022 #AMF007

Nose

Deep aromas of prunes, figs, tobacco and old oak, complemented by notes of nuts, leather and a touch of cocoa.

Taste

Full and powerful with layers of dried fruit, caramel, spices and subtle hints of coffee and dark chocolate.

Finish

Exceptionally long and layered with lingering wood, sweet spices and ripe fruit.

A majestic Armagnac that transforms nearly half a century of ageing into pure elegance and depth.

Asta Morris is a Belgian independent bottler founded in 2009 by whisky enthusiast and writer Bert Bruyneel. His interest in whisky began in 1994 and developed into considerable expertise through tastings, articles and his involvement with the Wee Dram Whisky Society. Asta Morris initially focused on writing and hosting tastings, but soon took the next step by selecting and bottling distinctive casks.

The first release appeared in 2010: a Glenlivet distilled in 1977. It was followed by carefully selected single cask whiskies from BenRiach and many other distilleries. Asta Morris gradually built a strong reputation for small releases, characterful cask selections and bottlings that allow the identity of both distillery and maturation to shine through. Many whiskies are released at cask strength or with only limited reduction.

Over the years, the range expanded to include rum under the Rasta Morris name, French spirits as Asta Maurice and NOG! gin matured in former whisky casks. Whisky nevertheless remains at the heart of Asta Morris: distinctive, small-scale and selected for enthusiasts who enjoy discovering something beyond the familiar path.