1792 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Cognac Barrels  A Velvet Ride Between Kentucky & Cognac

 There’s something undeniably sultry about a bourbon that flirts with the French. 1792’s Cognac Cask Finish isn’t just a whiskey it’s a decadent meeting between Kentucky charm and Old World elegance. This limited release begins with a bold, high-rye bourbon base that’s been expertly aged, then finished in rich cognac barrels to add a lush, velvety complexity.

 The nose opens with golden raisin, burnt orange, and spiced oak, followed by a sip that balances dried apricot, warm leather, toasted vanilla, and a whisper of sweet tobacco. That cognac finish? It wraps everything in silk. Proofed at a bold yet smooth 95 it’s a dram that walks the line between opulence and intensity.

 We recommend sipping this one neat to experience its full complexity  but if you’re looking to explore its layers further, here’s a cocktail idea that plays off its elegant finish.

Cocktail: The Velvet Sidecar

Ingredients:

•  2 oz 1792 Cognac Cask Finish
• 0.75 oz Cointreau
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 oz rich Demerara syrup
• Lemon twist for garnish

 Instructions:

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with a lemon twist. Smooth, refined, and dangerously easy to sip.