After resting for a minimum of six months in Cognac casks, the bourbon develops soft fruit notes and a refined sweetness.
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Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
The secondary maturation is longer than the first release, moving from about eight months to a total of 15 months in Maison Ferrand Cognac casks to soak up flavor, and the whiskey was bottled at 107 proof.
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