Bardstown Bourbon Company Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Ferrand Cognac Barrels

A meeting of Kentucky tradition and French refinement. Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Ferrand Finished Bourbon begins as a blend of 7- and 11-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons, then spends eight months finishing in Maison Ferrand cognac barrels.

Bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV), it delivers bold bourbon power softened by the sweet, fruit-driven nuance of cognac. Expect a floral bouquet that leads into grilled peach, toasted pecan, and Chantilly cream. The palate flows with baked apple, cinnamon spice, and layers of dried orchard fruit. The finish lingers, balancing oak warmth and juicy cognac character—this is a whiskey that honors its heritage while daring you to try something more elegant.

Nose: Floral bouquet opens first; peach, toasted pecan, Chantilly cream rise.

Palate: Baked apple and mild cinnamon spice; fruit sweetness merges with oak and cognac-infused depth.

Finish: Long, warming, with cognac’s rich fruit echoes, oak tannin, and a mellow, lingering sweetness.

Pair with crème brûlée or stone fruit tart to amplify the cognac’s peach and apple notes. Aged gouda or pecan infused dessert—pecan pie, perhaps—will echo the toasted nut and oak flavors. For savory, glazed pork loin or roasted chicken with fruit chutney highlight its sweet-fruit depth without masking its strength.