Two James Spirits French Connection Rye Whiskey
Two James Spirits French Connection Rye Whiskey pairs Detroit grit with French finesse: a 100% Michigan rye whiskey finished for 6 months in French brandy casks, bottled at a full-throttle 120 proof (60% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. The brandy-cask finish layers candied fruit and sweet cream over the rye's natural spice, making for a whiskey as expressive as the international friendships that inspired it. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 120 proof (60% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Base spirit: 100% Michigan-grown rye whiskey
- Finish: 6 months in French brandy casks
- Origin: Handcrafted in Corktown, Detroit, Michigan
- Accolade: 96 points, Wine Enthusiast
Detroit Rye, French Barrels
Two James was the first licensed distillery in Detroit since Prohibition, and French Connection shows what happens when a young American rye program meets old-world cooperage. The 100% Michigan rye base brings the spice; six months in French brandy casks bring the fruit — cherries, strawberries, sweet cream — for a 120-proof whiskey that drinks bigger than its years. Browse the Two James Spirits collection, explore more rye whiskey, and shop the full American whiskey shelf at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Nose of cherries, strawberries, caramel and spearmint. The palate is bold and layered — orange and lemon peel, muscat, sweet cream and oak tannin over the rye backbone. A long finish of white pepper, white grape, ripe pear and soft sweet tobacco.
How to Enjoy
At 120 proof this is a whiskey to sip slowly — neat in a Glencairn, or with a splash of water to release the brandy-cask fruit. It also stands up beautifully in a Vieux Carré, where the French cask finish echoes the Cognac.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Two James French Connection?
120 proof (60% ABV), bottled uncut.
What casks is it finished in?
French brandy casks, for six months.
Is the rye really all Michigan-grown?
Yes — the base whiskey is made from 100% Michigan rye.
Add Two James French Connection Rye to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — Detroit-made rye with a French accent, at full proof.