Pierre Ferrand Cognac 1er Cru Reserve Double Cask

Pierre Ferrand Reserve Double Cask (1er Cru de Cognac) is a luxuriously rich, oak-aged Grande Champagne cognac, expertly finished in ex-Banyuls wine barrels. Expect layers of dried fruits, warm spices, and a pronounced "Rancio Charentais" character—nutty, toasted, and deeply complex.

🌟 Key Highlights

• Blend & Aging
  Crafted from eaux‑de‑vie sourced from Grande Champagne (Premier Cru), initially aged 7–10 years in French Limousin oak, then finished for about a year in ex‑Banyuls fortified wine casks, all bottled at 42.3% ABV for added richness 

👁️ Appearance

Dark amber with golden flashes—deep and inviting, hinting at its concentrated flavor and aged pedigree 

👃 Nose

A captivating bouquet featuring rich dried and stewed fruits (raisins, figs, apricots), incense, cinnamon, vanilla, walnuts, and toasted wood—plus elegant tertiary "Rancio Charentais" notes of cocoa, leather, and tobacco 

👄 Palate

• Fruit-forward core: Stewed apples, dried figs, cherries, berries, and apricot jam, married with soft oak and dessert‑wine sweetness .

• Spicy & nutty layers: Liquorice, clove, cinnamon, chocolate, walnut, and coffee richness unfold into a heavy, silky mouthfeel

🔚 Finish

Long, warm, and nutty, with lingering sweet‑tart fruit, gentle barrel spices, and vintage cognac echoes—ideal for contemplative sipping 

🏆 Awards & Accolades

• Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022

• Gold IWSC 2020 (93 pts)

• Multiple Cognac Masters Gold awards 

🔍 Why It Stands Out

• Grande Champagne terroir ensures elegance and longevity.

• Banyuls finishing revives a rare 19th-century technique, enhancing depth with fortified wine sweetness and rancio development 

• Balanced at 42.3% ABV, with added richness without harshness 

✅ Final Take

Pierre Ferrand Reserve Double Cask is a masterclass in aged cognac—built for slow, thoughtful enjoyment. It's ideal as a refined nightcap, sibling to rich desserts, or the foundation of elevated cocktails. It shines best neat or with a single ice cube, offering a gateway into cognac’s most elegant expressions.

PIERRE FERRAND COGNAC RESERVE DOUBLE CASK wins Chairman’s Trophy in Cognac category with 98 point rating – the Ultimate Recommendation and Great Value Award!

"Golden tones of fresh hay, orange cream, and baked fig waft from this indulgent brandy. The palate is silky and seductive and caresses with flavors of raisin cookie and lemon sorbet before finishing slightly sweet with a kiss of toasted oak." 98 Points Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation, 2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge