Each cognac in The Collection tells a story and reflects the diversity that defines Ferrand Cognac.

-         1840 Original Formula – inspired by the cognacs used by inventive bartenders during the 19th century, the Golden Age of cocktails. Created in collaboration with the cocktail historian David Wondrich, 1840 Original Formula revives the type of higher proof, lively cognac that formed the foundation of most cocktails in the pre-phylloxera era, like the classic Mint Julep.

-         Ambré – before the phylloxera plague that devastated France’s vineyards in the 1860s, the Colombard grape was often used for making cognac. Ambré revisits this flavorful, though fragile, varietal that grew in the vineyards of Cognac for centuries before being replaced by the sturdier Ugni Blanc. Colombard’s scarcity and delicate fruit and floral aromas make Ambré a rare opportunity to explore Premier Cru cognacs from a different angle.

-         10 Générations – a tribute to the legacy of 10 generations of the Ferrand family, winegrowers and cognac makers in the Grande Champagne region of Cognac since the 1650s. Elie Ferrand VIII in particular made his mark with visionary experiments in ageing and inspired Alexandre Gabriel to rekindle forgotten techniques like maturing cognac in wine barrels. A bridge between past and present, 10 Générations is partially aged in ex-Sauternes casks that lend memorable roundness to this unusually nuanced cognac.

-         Double Cask Réserve – the art of double ageing has become Ferrand Cognac’s signature. This expression was the first to explore the benefits of the time-honored, but lapsed technique of ageing cognacs first in French oak barrels and then in other casks that previously stored wines with complementary flavor profiles. Double Cask Réserve is treated to a second maturation in ex-Banyuls barrels, a sweet fortified French wine, to enhance its luscious “rancio” notes, and Alexandre sheds light on this phenomenon, unusual to fine cognacs.

Take a seat in your favorite chair, pick up a glass, and let yourself be subjugated by the particularity of each of our cognacs!