Deux Familles Madeira Cask Cognac
Deux Familles Madeira Cask Cognac is a 96-proof (48% ABV) single-batch French cognac in a 700mL bottle — eaux-de-vie from the Fins Bois and Bons Bois crus, aged six to eight years and finished in 225L Limousin oak casks soaked two years in Madeira wine. Non-chill filtered, with no added sugar or caramel. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 96 proof (48% ABV)
- Size: 700mL, single batch
- Crus: blend of Fins Bois and Bons Bois eaux-de-vie
- Aging: 6–8 years in new French oak; finished in 225L Limousin oak casks soaked two years in Madeira wine
- Details: non-chill filtered; no added sugar or caramel
Madeira Meets the Charente
Finishing cognac in wine-seasoned casks is a modern craft move, and Deux Familles chose one of the boldest seasonings available: Limousin oak casks that spent two full years holding Madeira wine. The Fins Bois and Bons Bois eaux-de-vie — the round, fruit-forward crus of the Charente — spent six to eight years in new French oak first, so the Madeira finish layers sweet-wine character over already-matured spirit rather than masking youth. Bottled at a full 96 proof with nothing added, this is a cognac for drinkers who want intensity. Browse the Deux Familles collection and the rest of Del Mesa's cognac shelf.
Tasting Notes
Per corroborating retailer notes: raisin, prune, sweet wine, and toffee over coconut and ripe grape. The palate brings dried plum, ripe grape, and toffee with a long, wine-sweet finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass — the 96 proof carries the Madeira sweetness with real weight. A drop of water opens the dried-fruit notes; skip ice with a cognac this expressive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Madeira cask finish?
The cognac spends its final maturation in casks previously soaked in Madeira, the fortified wine of the Portuguese island of Madeira — here, two years of soaking before the cognac went in.
What does Madeira finish add to cognac?
Raisin, prune, sweet-wine, and toffee notes layered over the cognac's own fruit, plus a richer, rounder mouthfeel.
Is this a limited release?
It is a single-batch bottling, so quantities are finite.
Two islands' worth of flavor in one bottle — order Deux Familles Madeira Cask Cognac online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.