Ferrand Cognac announced the release of Renegade Barrel N°4, the newest addition to the Renegade Barrel Collection of cognacs from owner and Master Blender Alexandre Gabriel. 

This exclusive limited-edition cognac began its story in the southwest of France, where it was first matured in Cognac before embarking on its transcontinental journey to Barbados to undertake a final tropical maturation.

Inspired by the historical aging process of “early landed” cognacs from the 19^th century – a cognac that was first aged in Cognac and then transported in barrels to another country to finish aging, generally in a humid region – Gabriel selected barrels of Ferrand Grande Champagne Premier Cru de Cognac that were distilled in 2014 and first matured in cellars in the Cognac region of southwest France. 

The barrels were then transported to Barbados, the birthplace of rum in the Caribbean and where Maison Ferrand’s Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery is located, for the barrels to benefit from the warmth and extreme humidity of the cellars along the shores of Brighton Beach. From its distillation until today, Renegade Barrel N°4 encompasses traditional and innovative craftsmanship – the result of Gabriel’s dedication to redefining the possibilities of cognac aging.

“We love to explore what a cognac can be, taking a cue from bygone eras and sharing the delicious results of our experiments with our friends around the world,” Gabriel said in a news release.

Available in the U.S. as of October 2025, Ferrand Cognac Renegade Barrel N°4 is bottled at 46.2% ABV (92.4 proof) with a suggested retail price of $190.00 (700ml). Only 550 bottles of this limited edition cognac are available globally.

Combining continental and tropical maturation requires very different knowledge of each environment. The continental maturation in the temperate climate of southwest France allowed for a slow maturation, imparting smoothness and complexity. 

The tropical aging in the warm and humid Caribbean climate concentrated the liquid, resulting in a round and aromatic spirit. Alexandre has made this traditional approach of double aging, inspired by a centuries-old tradition, a signature of Planteray Rum for more than 25 years and decided to experiment with a few cognac casks for Renegade Barrel N°4. With temperatures averaging 90°F and humidity between 95 and 100%, the tropical environment induced an intense concentration of aromas related to the significantly higher angel’s share under this tropical climate, reaching 10% per year in Barbados, as compared to 3% in Cognac. This resting process offers a truly distinctive flavor profile.

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ABOUT FERRAND COGNAC

Drawing inspiration from ten generations of winegrowers and cognac makers in the heart of Grande Champagne, Premier Cru de Cognac, Ferrand Cognac is a place where passion and curiosity reign. Since 1989, owner and Master Blender Alexandre Gabriel has been an experimenter, from the grape varietals he features in the Ferrand Cognac range to the casks used in the brand’s aging process. For more information, visit www.ferrandcognac.com.