Launched in 2012 by Allison Parc, collaborating with a French distiller in Cognac, Brenne French Single Malt Whisky is something quite special indeed. It's made with malted barley grown in Cognac, double distilled, then initially matured in Limousin oak casks before enjoying a finishing period in Cognac casks. Each bottle is drawn from a single cask and is bottled at 40% ABV. Rather cool stuff indeed.
Vanilla flowers arrive on the nose first, paired with pear drops and dried mango.
Brandied cherry and red rope liquorice. More vanilla, a hint of cinnamon spiciness and Nutella.
Chocolate raisins, pineapple and coconut ice.
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The French can't do whisky, can they? Well ... it's like no other whisky I've ever drunk, and that is its charm. It is to floral notes what Laphroaig is to peaty ones - intense. After my first taste I ordered a bottle immediately and have enjoyed watching friends' reactions. Highly recommended!
Not like scotch at all but so fabulous and unique.Dangerously more ish. I absolutely love it.
Got a sample of this in the whisky calendar and was our clear (surprise) favourite, the one of the 24 we wanted to try again! Nope, it’s not Scotch but it’s a light, fruity, Calvados-like dram that’s still packs a punch. Won’t be the first bottle we buy, even if it’s on the expensive side.
Just taste like a jager bomb to me and that I can tell you is not a drink I wish to revisit. Not for me this.
A beautiful sip. You want it to linger in the mouth. I taste not so much pear as peach and yes, vanilla, but not too much. It's like nothing I've tasted before, and I love it. Great body, great flavor, something to share with special friends on special occasions, though I don't think I can stop myself from enjoying it more often than that.
