Calvados

One of the finest apple brandies around. It is made from 40 different varieties of apples and is twice-distilled, then aged 4 years, creating a smooth and rich apple flavor. Great sipped on its own, and also as an accompaniment to pork and sausage dishes, or even cheese fondue.

Its colour is clear; it is fine and floral, fresh and light with first notes of burned apple. In the second nose, persistent notes reminding of fresh green apple. The palate is mineral, slightly peppery and minty. The finish on the palate is reminiscent of the salted butter caramel.

A fantastic entry level Calvados from the folk at Chateau de Breuil. They make their own cider and after distillation age their VSOP for a minimum of four years for close control over the flavour of the calvados at all stages of production. A soft but flavoursome spirit.

The apples for Chauffe Couer Calvados are harvested, pressed and fermented into cider by varieties and then aged for 10 months or more. Also, according to the old family recipe, the Chauffe Coeur Calvados is a blend made of single distilled and double distilled Calvados and therefore it has to lose the Pays d’Auge appellation for which all the Calvados have to be double distilled by law.

Among the connoisseurs of calvados, no other name commands greater recognition than that of Boulard. For nearly 200 years, Calvados Boulard has been produced in the town of Coquainvilliers in the Pays d’Auge region of France. Although calvados may be produced anywhere in Normandy, only the finest expressions come from the small region of Pays d’Auge. Working with a co-op of growers on 150 family-owned acres, Calvados Boulard harvests over 120 varieties of apple from the nearly 800 grown. Calvados Boulard is distilled just two times in copper pot stills before being laid to rest in new Limousin oak barrels. This combination of apples creates a product with a very fruit forward flavor profile, complexity and balance. Calvados Boulard X.O. is obtained from blending several Calvados varieties from the Pays d'Auge aged between 8 and 15 years. Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 93 Points - Excellent & Highly Recommended

A 20 year old XO calvados, the Reserve des Seigneurs is a blend of Chateau de Breuil's finest spirit, selected to produce a rich and elegant eau-de-vie.

Calvados is an appellation in France that specializes in the distillation of cider. After being distilled, this Calvados Pays d’Auge Le Père Jules is matured in oak barrels. The barrels are carefully chosen in different sizes as they will allow the Calvados’ personality to slowly develop. Blending is the last stage before bottling. This Calvados is a blend of multiple vintages. It is aged for 3 years in oak. Still very young, this Calvados is characterized by great aromas of green apple. Fruity, slightly oaky, with aromas of vanilla and spices, it offers exemplary power and finesse. The finish is long, lively and persistent. In a cocktail, as liqueur in a tulip glass after a fine meal or in the middle of the meal (« Trou Normand »), with strong cheeses like Livarot, with coffee (served inside the cup once the coffee has been drunk as in the inns of Normandy) or a cigar.

The Bouquet des Coeur de Lion XO is complex and fine, with notes of ripe apples, almonds, apple pie, vanilla and spices. The palate is also rich, initially fruity, then increasingly smooth and with a long finish. Served at room temperature in a nosing glass, it goes particularly well with Normandy Livarot cheese, apple pie and as a digestif.

Complex, long and perfectly balanced. A perfect partner for a robust cigar.

Bright, floral nose, rich in apple and somewhat spicy. Apple sensation comes through clearly in the taste; pleasingly dry.

This Calvados VS follows the strict Calvados AOC Pays d’Auge guidelines that require double-distillations in a traditional copper pot still called an “alembic á repassé.” The fermented cidre that is used for making Calvados (called calvados cidre) is fermented for 12 months in hundred-year-old oak barrels before being distilled. The Calvados is then put in oak barrels once again and aged for two to three years.

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A young calvados with a golden hue, a pronounced aroma of apples, and a soft mouth feel. This quality is a blend of apples and pears which come mostly from the Domfrontais area. Ideal as an aperitif, mixed in cocktails, or for cooking.

Ocean Hill Apple Brandy (750ml) is a higher proof blend of the original Ocean Hill Apple Brandy 10 gallon barrels and Two year old Calvados. This is the second iteration of Brandy to come out of Sadden Brothers and Co. This award winning Brandy, is truly second to none.

Among the connoisseurs of calvados, no other name commands greater recognition than that of Boulard. For nearly 200 years, Calvados Boulard has been produced in the town of Coquainvilliers in the Pays d’Auge region of France. Although calvados may be produced anywhere in Normandy, only the finest expressions come from the small region of Pays d’Auge. Working with a co-op of growers on 150 family-owned acres, Calvados Boulard harvests over 120 varieties of apple from the nearly 800 grown. Calvados Boulard is distilled just two times in copper pot stills before being laid to rest in new Limousin oak barrels. This combination of apples creates a product with a very fruit forward flavor profile, complexity and balance. Calvados Boulard VSOP is the culmination of blending different Calvados Pays d'Auge from 4 to 10 years old. Tastings.com, 91 Points & Gold Medal

Pommeau de Normandie is a blend of apple must and Calvados from Pays d’Auge that has been aged for a year in oak barrels. It is then aged in barrels for a minimum of 5 years, where it develops a harmonious taste. Apple must is made with the greatest care from selected high stalk orchards. From October onwards, each variety of apples is harvested seperately, then pressed, to produce the juice, otherwise known as must. On the nose, it is powerful and refined with nuances of plum and crystallized citrus fruits opening out to aromas of nuts (almond and hazel). On the palate, it is supple with a good long-lasting mouthfeel. Aromas of tarte tatin with hints of grilled hazelnut.

Daron Calvados, Normandy’s apple brandy, offers sublime tastes to rival Cognac.

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Embraced for its distinctive apple flavor and softness, this versatile spirit adds panache to fine cuisine and creative cocktails. A perfect complement for poultry or pork recipes, the spirit also enhances apple and pear desserts, Enjoy alone or with ginger ale or tonic on the rocks, this fine spirit is sure to add a delicious new twist to your classic cocktail.

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Pere Magloire is a Calvados house with a rich history. Established in 1821, by 1900 it was the number one selling Calvados brand in France. Owned by iconic champagne producer Veuve Clicquot from 1968 to 1998, it was then taken over by a family company from Normandy. Their VSOP is deliciously fruity and spends at least 4 years in oak casks

Calvados is produced from the distillation of a cider made exclusively on the clay and limestone hillsides within the Pays d’Auge. After being distilled, Calvados Pays d’Auge Le Père Jules is matured in oak barrels. The barrels are carefully chosen in different sizes as they will allow the Calvados’ personality to slowly develop. Blending is the last stage before bottling. This Calvados is a blend of multiple vintages, the youngest one being at least Ample and rounded, this Calvados is characterized by notes of apple peel and toffee. Fruity, slightly oaky, with aromas of vanilla and spices, it offers exemplary power and finesse. The finish is long, lively and persistent. In a cocktail, as liqueur in a tulip glass after a fine meal or in the middle of the meal (« Trou Normand »), with strong cheeses like Livarot, with coffee (served inside the cup once the coffee has been drunk as in the inns of Normandy) or a cigar.

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V.S.O.P. is notable because it is made only from cider from apples harvested in the Pays d’Auge, an area covering barely 6% of Normandy. The character this soil gives the apples, combined with double distillation in copper stills, offers the V.S.O.P. richness and length, aged in oak barrels for at least four years.

Adrien Camut 12 Year Old Calvados. Forward aromas of baked apple, honey, cream, spice. Layered notes of smoky green apple in mouth. Displays plenty of depth for its relatively young age. Long, pure finish.

Stored in Limousin oak barrels, the Calvados gradually develops subtle aromas and its beautiful amber color. The brandy breathes through the wood over the years, slowly losing its "fire" and progressively digesting the tannins of the wood, gradually gaining bouquet and aromas (Rich, Vanilla, Apple, Balanced)

Camut's 6 year old is simply astounding. Camut has always been the benchmark for Calvados, and this new batch of 6 year might now even outshine the immortal 12 year old. Crisp, juicy cider notes mix with a modest amount of barrel aging, all working in perfect unison. The acidity of the apples carries through into the spirit, despite being distilled twice. Apple brandies should have an even balance of fruit and richness, so I tend to prefer the 8- to 12-year-olds more than the older offerings.

Aged 2-3 years. Crisp apple aroma, but there’s plenty of heat here as well. The body offers tart apple (think Granny Smith), lemon peel, some floral elements, and a touch of wood on the back end. Rustic, almost pastoral. This is clearly young stuff, particularly on the slightly rubbery and lightly vegetal finish, but it still drinks well. I’d consider it primarily for cocktailing, sipping neat in a pinch. 80 proof. B / $55