Sazerac de Forge Cognac
Sazerac de Forge Cognac is the Kentucky giant's Cognac project — a Sazerac-owned house at 47% ABV (94 proof), a no-age-statement blend of eaux-de-vie aged between 7 and 50 years, distilled from old native Folle Blanche and Colombard grapes instead of the modern Ugni Blanc standard — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47% vol (94 proof); non-chill filtered, no additives
- Size: 750mL (UK/EU format 70cl — confirm bottle)
- Grade: no standard grade — eaux-de-vie aged 7–50 years ("Finest Original")
- Grapes: Folle Blanche and Colombard — the pre-Phylloxera cognac recipe
- Origin: Domaine Sazerac de Segonzac, Cognac, France — acquired by the Sazerac Company in 2016; historic house founded by Bernard Sazerac de Forge in 1782
- Distillation: traditional Charentais stills
The Sazerac Name, Two Centuries Apart
The Sazerac Company — makers of Sazerac Rye and Buffalo Trace — returned to Cognac in late 2016, acquiring Domaine Sazerac de Segonzac and reviving a historic brand founded by Bernard Sazerac de Forge in 1782. The "Finest Original" expression ignores standard VSOP/XO grades: its oldest eaux-de-vie are 50 years old, and the Folle Blanche-led grape profile reaches back to pre-Phylloxera cognac-making. See more from Sazerac or browse the store's cognac and spirits shelves.
Tasting Notes
Rich and floral on the nose — golden plums, dried flowers, citrus zest, warm spice. The palate has a distinctly creamy texture with exotic spice: dried fruit, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, orange peel, and oaky vanilla. The finish is long and soft with a hint of natural sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a drop of water in a tulip glass; given the brand's heritage, it also belongs in a classic Sidecar, Vieux Carre, or Sazerac cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Sazerac de Forge Cognac?
The Sazerac Company (makers of Sazerac Rye and Buffalo Trace), which bought Domaine Sazerac de Segonzac in Cognac in 2016 and revived the historic Bernard Sazerac de Forge house of 1782.
What is the proof of Sazerac de Forge Cognac?
94 proof (47% ABV), non-chill filtered.
Is Sazerac de Forge a VSOP or XO?
Neither — it carries no standard grade. The blend spans eaux-de-vie aged 7 to 50 years, well past XO's 10-year minimum, but Sazerac markets it as "Finest Original."
What grapes are in Sazerac de Forge?
Old native varieties led by Folle Blanche and Colombard — the pre-Phylloxera cognac recipe, unlike the modern Ugni Blanc standard.
Cognac through a Kentucky lens: order Sazerac de Forge online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.