Armorik vs Bellevoye vs Brenne vs Eddu: French whisky comparison 2026
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Armorik vs Bellevoye vs Brenne vs Eddu: French whisky comparison 2026
Factual comparison of the 5 most renowned French whisky brands in 2026: Armorik (Breton single malt), Bellevoye (triple malt blend), Brenne (whisky-cognac hybrid), Eddu (Breton buckwheat), Glann ar Mor (Pleubian single malt).
Armorik (Warenghem, Lannion 1900)
Oldest active French whisky distillery. Breton single malt. Range: Classic, Double Maturation, Sherry Cask. Price €35-80.
Bellevoye (blend, 2013)
French triple malt: Brittany + Alsace + Auvergne. Unique approach. Blue (entry-level €35), Red (wine-aged), White (Sauternes-aged), Black (premium €75).
Brenne (Cognac, 2006)
Distillery located in Charente, aged in ex-cognac barrels. World's only single malt. Price €55.
Eddu (Distillerie des Menhirs, Plomelin)
100% Breton buckwheat — unique in the world. Eddu Silver, Gold, Diamond. Price €45-150.
Glann ar Mor (Pleubian, 1980)
First modern French distillery. Unpeated single malt + Kornog (Breton peated). Price €60-120.
Comparison table
| Criterion | Armorik | Bellevoye | Brenne | Eddu | Glann ar Mor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1900 | 2013 | 2006 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Region | Brittany (Lannion) | FR (3 regions) | Cognac | Brittany | Brittany |
| Cereal | Malted barley | Malted barley | Malted barley | Buckwheat (blé noir) | Malted barley |
| Style | Classic single malt | Blended triple malt | Whisky-Cognac hybrid | Unique buckwheat | Unpeated + peated single malt |
| Starting price | €35 | €35 | €55 | €45 | €60 |
How to choose?
Accessible traditional Breton single malt: Armorik. Discover 3 French regions: Bellevoye. Unique whisky-cognac hybrid: Brenne. Original Breton buckwheat: Eddu. Premium single malt excellence: Glann ar Mor.
Conclusion
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