Distillery
Brenne
French producer of single malt made in a farm-distillery in the heart of Cognac, known for its organic whiskies aged exclusively in Limousin oak barrels and Cognac casks.
- Cognac · Cognac / Charente · France
- 2 products
The story
The brand was created by founder Allison Parc and debuted on the New York market in 2012. Born as a 'seed-to-spirit' project, Brenne is produced in a third-generation farm-distillery in the Cognac region; the second expression, Brenne Ten, was launched in 2015 as a limited edition with ten years of aging. Over the years the brand has expanded distribution, particularly in the United States and selected European markets.
Production philosophy
Showcase the French terroir through an integrated approach from barley cultivation to bottle: locally sourced certified organic ingredients, artisanal processes and a maturation strategy that favors local casks to deliver a fruity, floral and creamy profile.
Territory
Produced in the Cognac region (department of Charente), France; the project combines local production in Cognac with a strong commercial presence and an initial market launch in New York.
Awards and recognition
Wizards of Whisky 2015 - World's Best Single Malt (Brenne Ten); Wine Enthusiast 93 pts (Estate Cask); San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold 2021 (Estate Cask); World Whiskies Awards - Best NAS French Single Malt 2020 (Estate Cask).
Production method
Ingredients grown on site (heirloom barley), fermentation with proprietary yeast, double distillation in a Charente alembic still (copper alembic), exclusive maturation in new Limousin oak barrels and Cognac casks, and reduction to bottling strength with Charente river water before bottling. The company declares EU and USDA organic certifications for the product.
Distillation
Double distillation in Charente alembic (copper alembic).
Ageing
Exclusive maturation in new Limousin oak barrels and Cognac casks; Estate Cask aged about 6–8 years, Brenne Ten aged 10+ years; reduction to bottling strength with Charente water.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Cognac
- Categories
- French single malt
- organic whisky
- whisky aged in Cognac casks
- whisky aged in Limousin oak barrels
- Raw materials
- barley (heirloom barley)
- water (Charente River)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- new Limousin French oak barrels
- Cognac casks
- Representative products
- Brenne Estate Cask (French Single Malt)
- Brenne Ten (French Single Malt, 10 years)
What makes it distinctive
- Seed-to-spirit approach with on-farm barley cultivation
- Produced in a third-generation farm-distillery in the Cognac area
- Declared organic certifications (EU and USDA)
- Exclusive maturation in Limousin oak and Cognac casks
- Limited production volumes and annual releases for the Ten expression