Today is day 17 and with it brings our second offering from the BC premium spirits release. There are few whiskys from France that make it our direction but this one promises to be nice and tasty we hope you enjoy. If you fell the need for more there might be a few bottles hiding in one of the stores
Whisky
Country: France
Age: NAS
ABV: 40%
Story
Founded by former ballerina turned whisky entrepreneur, Allison Parc, Brenne was started with Allison’s small life savings and a big dream to show terroir (a sense of place in the smell and taste) is possible when making great single malt whisky. She created Brenne from seed to spirit, with a third-generation Cognac maker at this family farm-distillery in the heart of Cognac, France. First released in New York City in 2012, the award-winning whisky embodies the elegant nature of its French terroir and brings a completely new style of French single malt whisky to the rapidly emerging world whisky segment.
Allison self-distributed the first bottles of Brenne via Citi Bike in Manhattan, placing the product on the shelves of the city’s top establishments and retailers. The flagship Brenne Estate Cask sold out within two months and Allison expanded distribution to 35 states, and France, over the next few years. Her second expression, Brenne Ten, was introduced in October 2015; only about 300 cases of the limited-edition 10-year-old single malt whisky are available each year.
On March 8, 2017, International Women’s Day, Allison signed a partnership deal to align the brand with distributor groups across the country. Today, Brenne is sold in all major markets and in top bars around the world.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Vanilla flowers arrive on the nose first, paired with pear drops and dried mango.
Taste: Brandied cherry and red rope liquorice. More vanilla, a hint of cinnamon spiciness and Nutella.
Finish: Chocolate raisins, pineapple and coconut ice.
Purchase Links
BC Liquor stores