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Maison Ferrand
Maison Ferrand is one of the world’s premier boutique producers of fine spirits, and the architect of the an historical spirits movement. The company was founded by Alexandre Gabriel in 1989 with a mission to preserve age-old, craft production methods that capture the true expression of the spirit, 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, the Gin de France, spearheading the 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.
Since 1989, surrounded by an enthusiastic team, Alexandre has dedicated himself to the mission of creating superb spirits that express the marriage of passion, terroir and the passage of time.
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This blend comes from Ferrand’s impressive library of eaux-de-vie, including a portion from 1914 – a historically significant vintage for being the first made entirely by the women of the estate, the men having gone to fight in the war. The complexity on the nose is quite mind-boggling, with layers of dried figs, wood and sweet spices, coffee grounds and crushed peppercorns. The palate is round and slightly oily, coating the mouth with notes of spiced plum, dried figs, raisins and cinnamon. There are vibrant and lifting citrus fruits like blood orange and lemon. One of the finest Cognacs I have ever tasted, this is simply stunning.
Paul Keating - Account Manager
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