Brenne Cuvee Speciale
NAS: Though 6yo minimum
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £55.75
Distillery:
An unusual dram from France, twice distilled in the copper alembic stills normally used in Cognac production.
Launched in 2012 by Allison Parc, collaborating with a anonymous French third-generation farm distiller in Cognac, Brenne – this French Single Malt Whisky is considered something quite unique.
Source: River Charente
It's made with malted barley grown in Cognac, double distilled as all Cognac must be, then initially matured in new French Limousin oak casks before enjoying a finishing period in
Cognac casks. French oak is rarely used in Scottish distilleries.
Limousin Oak – French forests – soft low tannins = prized for its creamy vanilla aroma.
Made in small batches
Each bottle is drawn from a single cask
The result is a single malt with intense notes of apricot, banana, rose, vanilla and bubblegum. One for those with a sweeter tooth.
Cognac VS = 2 years, VSOP = 4 years, XO = 6 years
Colour:
Nose: Sweet, Vanilla flowers arrive on the nose first, paired with pear drops and dried mango. Mashed bananas
Palate: Brandied cherry and red rope liquorice. More vanilla, a hint of cinnamon spiciness and Nutella. Bubblegum!
Finish: Chocolate raisins, pineapple and coconut ice.
With water: diluted Sweet cherry, overall sweetness