Brenne Cuvee Speciale French Single Malt French

Launched by Allison Parc, in collaboration with a French distiller in Cognac, Brenne is a truly unique French whisky. It is made from malted barley of Cognac, distilled twice, then aged in Limousin oak barrels and then in Cognac barrels. Brenne is full of sweet and complex notes; crème brûlée, caramel, bananas, tropical fruits and spices such as cinnamon and cloves. There is a disntinct Armangac quality to this whisky which does take a little getting used to, but should be familiar to any drinkers of Amorik. It's clearly designed for the french market but this is an elegant, sophisticated whisky that I'm sure they would tell us embodies the terroir and style of the region in which it is produced. Or if you're speaking to a Scotsman; if you like a brandy from time to time, or lean towards the wine maturation this is a stellar dram.