Ferrand

Maison Ferrand was founded by Alexandre Gabriel in 1989 with a mission to preserve age-old, craft production methods that capture the true expression of Cognac, and a commitment to revisit the classics while advancing innovation.

The adventure began with Ferrand Cognac, a 100% Grande Champagne Cognac with roots in the region stretching back over four centuries and ten generations. In 1996, Alexandre created Citadelle Gin, spearheading a movement for French gins. Due to strict regulations imposed by Cognac’s appellation d’origine controlee (AOC), Alexandre Gabriel was obligated to stop using his cognac stills for seven months of the year. After five long years of negotiations, he obtained the AOC authorization to distill gin during the period that the stills were usually dormant, giving the traditional copper pot stills new life and purpose.

Ferrand 1840 Cognac is based on an old recipe dating back to that very year, which also involved the tasting of some liquid dating back to that point in time. Using purely Ugni Blanc grapes and 25% virgin oak casks alongside traditional Cognac barrels, the end result is a brilliantly balanced marriage of soft orchard fruits, gentle sweet spice and a subtle hit of warm oak. It drinks beautifully on it's own but will also make a superb cocktail when added to Ferrand Dry Curacao.