Nice look at the emerging market for French whisky, though like one of the sources quoted here, I'm skeptical of trying to define it through a protected geographic origin, given the lack of established tradition and interest in novel production techniques.
French whisky: the category with 'je ne sais quoi' - The Spirits Business
With around 200 mainly artisanal producers, the French whisky industry has the potential to be a force for quality spirits.
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