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Phoenix Distillery

A distillery reviving Belgian rum and whisky traditions under the name Phoenix Distillery. The original business began as Dr. Clyde Distillery in 2015 and was described as focused on 100% Belgian production and traditional craftsmanship methods.

2015: Started in a small garage workshop in Seraing under the name Dr. Clyde Distillery; production of 100% Belgian alcohol from cassonade.
2016: Became the country's first rum distillery; all production processes (fermentation, distillation, aging, and bottling) take place at the distillery.
2018: Moved to Trois-Ponts and began expanding the range to rum and started distilling whisky.
2021: July floods destroyed stored casks (at least 6 casks were washed away).
2022: A major fire destroyed the distillery and much of the stored stock; the site had to be abandoned and rebuilt.
April 2024: Re-emerged as Phoenix Distillery with new premises and new alembics; celebrated the rebirth with the opening in April 2024 (Phoenix Rising-produced whiskies and rums).
2024: Release of the Cask Strength Whisky “Phoenix Rising” to mark the opening of the new distillery.
2020-2023: Whisky produced as a single malt, aged for at least three years in selected casks; each year the whisky is blended with different casks to give a unique identity for that vintage.

Rum:
First Belgian rum distillery; distilled in a pot still from molasses, fermented by cultured yeasts at the distillery.
White Rum: distilled without aging; brut d’alambic (unaged in barrels).
Classic Rum: aged in casks for at least 2 years, then reduced to 45% ABV.
Cask Strength Rum: aged at least 2 years; single cask and brut de fût, unreduced to cask strength.
Spiced, Honey, Raspberry, Rum Cream: various flavored variants and infusions (vanilla, honey, fruits) in pot-still rum.
Whisky:
Single Malt Whisky produced by double distillation in pot stills.
After distillation, the whisky is aged in selected casks for at least 3 years; annually the whisky is blended with different casks so that each vintage has its own identity.
To date releases include a Cask Strength Whisky ('Phoenix Rising' edition) as a collector’s edition.
General branded processes:
Focus on Belgian raw materials and traditional methods; the company’s message of craftsmanship and quality throughout the production chain.
Brand associated with the Phoenix Distillery label packaging and identity, used from the start of 2024.

Whisky (Single Malt) – €60.00:
Single malt whisky produced by double distillation in pot stills; aged in casks for at least three years; each year blended with different casks to give a unique identity for each vintage.
Cask Strength Whisky – Phoenix Rising Edition – €85.00:
Collector’s edition released in conjunction with the opening of the new distillery in April 2024; Cask Strength Whisky, single cask, unreduced to cask strength; notable as a symbol of the turning point in the distillery’s history.
Note: Other whisky-related products are mentioned in the material (e.g., “Cask Strength Whisky”, regular Whisky) but listed above as the explicitly available whiskies in the range.

General notes for the whisky as described in the product descriptions:
The regular whisky is described as a single malt with complexity and identity, created by blending casks each year, giving a unique profile for each vintage.
A customer review describes the whisky as having a 'magnificent complexity of aromas' (from a customer review of the Cask Strength Whisky), suggesting depth and nuanced aromas.
Other details about exact tasting notes (e.g., notes of fruit, spices) are not specified in the textual sources.

Apr 27-28, 2024: Opening weekend for the new Phoenix Distillery; launched the collector’s edition Phoenix Rising Cask Strength Whisky.
2021: Floods affected stored casks and stock.
2022: Fire at the distillery; extensive losses and subsequent rebuilding.
Tours and open house: The distillery lists opening hours and visiting times (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 12:00-17:00) and Saturday tours from 12:00-17:00; opportunities to become a distributor.

“Une distillerie pas comme les autres” – a distillery not like the others; strong focus on preserving and promoting traditional and craft methods in alcohol production.
100% Belgian production and raw materials; prioritization of quality and craftsmanship.
Leadership: Pierre-Yves Smits, Master Distillateur, who proclaims a passion for delivering high-quality products from a traditional, independent production line.
The distillery highlights its resilience and ability to “rise from the ashes” as a hallmark of the company’s identity and culture.

Note: The above summary draws exclusively on the information from the specified texts and descriptions for Phoenix Distillery and its products.