Two Bordelaise friends with a passion for Whiskies of the world opened Moon Harbour Distillery in 201 in partnership with John McDougall (Master Blender and Master Distiller) to produce the first whisky made in Bordeaux and aged in Bordeaux barrels.

During the Second World War the Germans built an enormous submarine base feeding to the Garonne River. It is still there, at the heart of the old port of Bordeaux, which is currently undergoing a complete regeneration. Hidden away behind the base is a fuel store, never used, as the allies put an end to German U-boat activity before it came into service. When the founders were looking for somewhere cool to age their whisky it seemed like the perfect place. The new distillery is in a modern annex built on the side of the bunker, saving the monumental tunnel shaped interior for ageing of the barrels of Bordeaux Whisky.

The name Moon Harbour comes from the port of Bordeaux, known locally as the Port de la Lune (Moon Harbour) thanks to the crescent moon shape of the river at the heart of the city. Three crescents can be found intertwined on the Bordeaux City coat of arms. It’s an appropriate name given the chosen location for this new distillery.

Moon Harbour is a French Single Malt Whisky, 100% made in Bordeaux from barley grown in the region. Aged for over 5 years in Chateau Rieussec 1er Grand Cru Classe Sauternes barrels. Intense cereal notes from the superior quality of barley evoking fresh fruits such as Mirabelle plum, with caramel & cinnamon notes, and a woody ending. Mouthfeel is warm and spicy followed by sweet aromas. Persistence is long. Non-chill filtered. Natural color.