A.D. Laws 'Four Grain' Cognac Cask Finish Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Colorado

A.D. Laws Four Grain Cognac Cask Finish Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a rare, solera-style release that layers the bold Colorado terroir-driven character of the Four Grain Bourbon with the luxurious depth of Cognac cask finishing. By marrying innovation with tradition, this whiskey captures both richness and elegance, making it one of the most distinctive expressions in the Laws portfolio.

Product Details:

• Owner: Al Laws
• Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Cognac Cask Finish
• Mash Bill: 60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley
• Aging: 4+ years, with secondary finishing in various-sized French oak Cognac casks and tertiary solera-style finishing in a 50-year-old, 1,600-gallon Cognac foeder
• ABV: 47.5%

Sensory Description:

On the nose, stewed fruits and black tea emerge, underpinned by hints of oak spice and dried raisin. The palate reveals layers of spiced apple butter, toasted wood, and rich dark fruits, evolving into a finish that is luxurious, warm, and lingering. The Cognac cask influence enriches the Four Grain base with added depth and refinement, while still allowing the grain-forward Laws signature style to shine through.

Awards & Accolades:

• Double Gold – 2022 SIP Awards
• Silver – 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Distiller's Background:

Founded by Al Laws in Denver, Colorado, Laws Whiskey House is built on the philosophy of “No Shortcuts.” Their approach is grain-forward, highlighting heirloom corn, wheat, rye, and barley sourced from just two Colorado family farms. Every whiskey is made from scratch, fermented with time-intensive sour mash techniques, and distilled and aged in-house. Laws is recognized for pioneering bonded whiskeys in Colorado and for pushing boundaries with bold, terroir-expressive finishes like this Cognac Cask edition.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed neat at room temperature to appreciate its layers of fruit, spice, and wood, or with a single large ice cube to slightly soften the finish. This whiskey pairs beautifully with aged cheeses, spiced desserts, or roasted game, and it also elevates a luxurious Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

A.D. Laws Four Grain Cognac Cask Finish Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a testament to innovation, patience, and craftsmanship, a whiskey that bridges Colorado grain character with French finesse for an experience that is both grounded and elevated.