Size: 750ML
Proof: 111.8
Product Description:
Bardstown “Ferrand” Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Ferrand Cognac Barrels
When American bourbon meets French elegance, magic happens. Bardstown Ferrand is a collaborative whiskey that begins as a bold Kentucky straight bourbon, then receives 15 months of finishing in Maison Ferrand cognac barrels, fusing classic Bourbon richness with delicate cognac sophistication. It’s a marriage of oak and eaux-de-vie, oak spice and grape sweetness, in one artisanal limited release.
Profile & Finish Details
- Finish: Fully matured Kentucky bourbon finished in Ferrand cognac barrels for up to 15 months.
- Proof & Strength: Bottled at 111.8 proof.
- Base Blend / Origins: A blend of straight Kentucky bourbons from multiple age and mash bill backgrounds, re-married with cognac cask influence.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Expect candied apple, black cherry, toasted oak, and bright vanilla cream, layered with grape must, baked peach, and gentle spice.
- Palate: Rich and velvet-weighted pastry shop flavors dominate: honeyed almond, cassis, rhubarb pie, praline, manuka honey, and a subtle swirl of cognac’s dried fruit influence.
- Finish: Deep oak presence lingers, with cooked fruit, charred oak edges, iced coffee hints, dark chocolate, and a trace of cognac warmth.
Serving Suggestions
- Neat The best way to experience how cognac barrels recast the bourbon’s character.
- With a Few Drops of Water Calms intensity slightly and teases out further nuance in fruit and oak.
- Signature Cocktail Cognac-Barrel Old Fashioned
- 2 oz Bardstown Ferrand
- ½ tsp demerara syrup
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Stir over ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with a flamed orange twist and a grape cluster spear (to hint at its cognac lineage).
Why It Matters
Bardstown Ferrand is not just a finish experiment it’s a dialogue between two distilled heritages. Bourbon’s bold backbone meets cognac’s elegance, producing a whiskey that honors both traditions while creating something new. This limited collaborative edition is a collector’s favorite and a tasting exploration all at once.