Brenne

Active
Cognac · Segonzac · Est. 2012 · Brenne Whisky SAS
2
Expressions
2
With Tasting Notes
100%
Completeness

About

A French single malt whisky produced in the heart of Cognac country, using the same copper pot stills and Limousin oak casks that produce the world's finest brandies. Founded by Allison Parc, an American entrepreneur who saw an opportunity to create a whisky that expressed French terroir through Cognac's distilling traditions. Brenne uses locally grown French barley, double-distills in cognac-style alembic pot stills, and ages primarily in new Limousin and Troncais French oak casks, along with cognac and Sauternes sweet wine casks. The result is a distinctly French whisky: fruity, floral, with notes of apricot, honey, vanilla, and baking spice that reflect the Cognac region's centuries of cask-making expertise. The Estate Cask and Ten single malts are the core expressions. Brenne elegantly answers the question: what happens when whisky meets cognac tradition? The answer is something delightfully its own.

Production Details

Owner
Brenne Whisky SAS
Parent Company
Missing
Status
Active
Founded
2012
Still Type
Pot
Stills
2
Capacity
0.1M LPA
Water Source
Cognac region chalk-filtered aquifer

Core Range1

Brenne Estate CaskCore
NAS (6-8 years)40% ABV$55-65
New French Limousin oak and ex-Cognac casks
4/4 Tasting
View tasting notes
Sight
Warm golden amber
Smell
Honey and vanilla with orchard fruit — pear and apple — plus a touch of floral Cognac character. Light pastry notes and caramel
Sip
Creamy and fruit-forward with honey, vanilla, baked pear and gentle oak spice. Smooth and rounded with a distinctive Cognac cask influence bringing dried apricot and floral notes
Savor
Medium finish with lingering honey sweetness, gentle warmth and a touch of French oak tannin
View flavor map
Bakery-Sweet (honey, pastry), Greengrocer-Orchard (pear, apple), Sweet Shop-Sugar (caramel, vanilla), Furniture Maker-Wood (French oak), Pub/Bar-Wine (Cognac character)

Limited / Special Releases1

Brenne Ten (10 Year Old)
1048% ABV$100-115
New French Limousin oak and ex-Cognac casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Rich amber gold
Smell
Dark floral honey, caramelized apricots, juicy orange, passion fruit and cotton candy. Malt syrup, vanilla bean and toasted bread with pithy marmalade
Sip
Creamy fruit-forward with dried fruits, chili, black pepper, spices and dark chocolate. Nicely integrated oak with cinnamon butter, candied ginger and clove
Savor
Long and complex finish with lingering spice, dark chocolate and a honeyed sweetness that slowly fades
View flavor map
Sweet Shop-Sugar (honey, caramel, cotton candy), Sweet Shop-Chocolate (dark chocolate), Greengrocer-Tropical (passion fruit), Greengrocer-Citrus (orange, marmalade), Greengrocer-Orchard (apricot), Bakery-Sweet (toasted bread, vanilla), Garden Path (chili, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, clove)