Mountain Whisky (French Edition): The Land, the Grain, and the Taste by Frédéric Révol

"Mountain Whisky: The Land, the Grain, and the Taste" is the fascinating work of Frédéric Revol, creator of the Domaine des Hautes Glaces, the world's first organic farm distillery. This book traces the unique journey of the author, a passionate agronomist, who has managed to combine his quest for taste with his commitment to preserving nature by producing an environmentally friendly whisky.

Throughout the chapters, Frédéric Revol reveals his original approach: producing a spirit that captures the soul of the land without depleting it, by applying principles of organic and regenerative agriculture. Through captivating stories, the author describes how the specificity of the raw material, the grain, combined with respect for natural resources, gives birth to an exceptional whisky.

The book alternates between engaging narratives and photographs illustrating the beauty of Trièves, the isolated region in the Alps where the estate is located. Frédéric Revol also shares his reflections on the role of ecology in innovation and value creation. He shows how his fight for taste and sustainability goes far beyond whisky production, proposing a societal reflection on our relationship with nature and resources.

The author addresses essential topics such as renewable energy, water recycling, and the production of eco-designed bottles, emphasizing the specificity of the terroir and the quality of the raw material. This personal testimony invites readers to become aware of ways to produce, consume, and live differently, in respect of nature and natural life cycles.

In celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Domaine des Hautes Glaces, this book also reflects on the successes of the author's project, highlighting the challenges overcome and the lessons learned along the way. More than just a book on whisky, "Mountain Whisky" offers an innovative and ecological vision of spirit production, and invites reflection on sustainable and respectful practices of living beings.

Practical information about the book: The book consists of chapters alternating between narratives and photographs. It also includes a technical guide on whisky making, providing both technical and narrative content.

Author's biography:
Frédéric Revol is an agronomist engineer, founder of the Domaine des Hautes Glaces. Since 2009, he has dedicated himself to the production of environmentally friendly spirits, with the goal of making the whiskies of the estate the quintessence of a fertile nature and a living territory.

Article characteristics:

• Format: Hardcover
• EAN13: 9782360987825
• ISBN: 978-2-36098-782-5
• Publisher: Terre vivante
• Publication date: 10/16/2024
• Collection: Out of collection
• Number of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 28.8 x 21.8 x 2.6 cm
• Weight: 1192 g
• Language: French