Maison Ferrand’s Alexandre Gabriel not too long ago launched Ferrand Renegade Barrel N°3, the third launch to debut from the Renegade Barrel Assortment of cognacs aged with unconventional strategies, in honor of the grasp blender “renegades” that got here earlier than him.
With Renegade Barrel N°3 Jamaican Rum Barrel Eau-De-Vie De Vin, Ferrand is the primary cognac model to launch an expression double-aged in ex-rum casks.
For proprietor and Grasp Blender Alexandre Gabriel, “Cognac has a wealthy heritage, filled with outdated and forgotten methods that we like to discover and revive.” For his newest foray into the inventive potential of double maturation, Alexandre chosen one in all his Ferrand 100% Grande Champagne Premier Cru de Cognac Classic 2011 casks and aged it additional in barrels that had beforehand contained Plantation Rum from the storied Lengthy Pond Distillery in Jamaica. These barrels, used to age a Lengthy Pond HJC distilled in 1996, are so scarce that the ensuing spirit is simply as uncommon. The result’s now not a cognac in keeping with at this time’s strict AOC definitions, however an ingenious eau-de-vie.
“This Renegade Barrel N°3 is a tribute to the outdated grasp blenders who, till 40 years in the past, would go to the harbor in Bordeaux to gather rum barrels as they arrived from the Caribbean. I do know an outdated cognac maker who really remembers ageing a few of his cognacs that approach. I couldn’t assist however strive it. We had been so excited to see how superbly it developed within the casks,” says Alexandre.
GSN’s Remarks: Each the flavour of brandy and rum come by on this newest expression. The grape spirit holds courtroom whereas the rum provides a heat, nutty and spherical mid-range be aware. The mix is beautiful, and virtually like a cocktail in itself. With a splash of easy syrup, some cocoa bitters and dilution, this might make for an incredible after dinner drink. Alexandre is aware of what he’s doing and with yet one more winner, he’s certain to rack up one other slew of awards from numerous spirits competitions with this one. Santé! GSN Score: A+
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