Pierre Huet Calvados Fine 2 years
Certification:Calvados Pays d'Auge (Certified Designation of Origin)Ageing:Between 2 and 3 years in oak barrelsTasting:First smell: newly picked apples cooked in butter followed by refreshing hints of mint. After several minutes, frank apple aroma.Serving suggestion:Fruity alcohol particularly recommended to strong « eaux de vie » lovers.- Used as a basis for cocktails.- Used forculinary preparations requiring an aromatic power and a high content in alcohol (flambéing, sauces...)- Served as well at the end of a meal in a coffee cup.References:- Silver Medal Regional Competition Cambremer 2012Preservation:With optimal preservation conditions (constant cellar temperature), Calvados can be kept about 10 years.Distillation:The Calvados AOC Pays dAuge is obtained through a process of double distillation of cider in a traditional copper still called alambic à repasse (which translates as a double distillation still). First, the juice obtained by pressing the apples is completely fermented (12 months) in one-hundred-year-old oak barrels.Our still is heated by an innovative and unique process in Normandy: woodchips. Woodchips produced on the Estate serves as ecological combustible.The cider is heated once for the first distillation. These cooled and condensed alcohol vapors are between 30 and 35% proof.The second heater is to distill the petites eaux. Only the heart of the distillation is retained. Calvados obtained is 70% proof.
Mister M's London Dry Gin (Double Gold & Spirit of the year )
Mister M's London Dry Gin is a true masterpiece from the heart of France. This award-winning gin has been recognized as the Double Gold and Spirit of the Year in 2020, solidifying its place as a top contender in the world of spirits. Upon pouring, the gin reveals a crystal-clear appearance, inviting you to take in its complex aromas. Floral notes of lavender and rose blend seamlessly with zesty citrus and warm juniper, creating a bouquet that is both elegant and vibrant. On the palate, Mister M's gin delivers a smooth and balanced experience, with layers of botanical flavors dancing on the tongue. The finish is crisp and refreshing, leaving a lingering impression of delicate herbs and spices. This vintage of Mister M's London Dry Gin is a must-try for any gin connoisseur, showcasing the true essence of French craftsmanship.
Tariquet Bas-Armagnac 8 Years Old
Family owned and run since 1912, Tariquet is continuing to make award winning whites wines and Armagnacs on their 900 hectares of immaculately tended vineyards at the foot of the Pyrenees. Most Armagnacs are a blend of grape varieties, this old Armagnac is made of 100% Folle Blanche grapes, the oldest variety in Armagnac.
Comte Louis De Lauriston Drouin Le Gin Calvados finish
Three generations of the Drouin family have produced quality Calvados in the Pays d'Auge region, seeking to express the full complexity of the thirty apple varieties in their orchards. Guillaume Drouin has created this hand-crafted Gin using the art of blending developed for classic spirits.
Pierre Huet Calvados Fine 2 years
Certification:Calvados Pays d'Auge (Certified Designation of Origin)Ageing:Between 2 and 3 years in oak barrelsTasting:First smell: newly picked apples cooked in butter followed by refreshing hints of mint. After several minutes, frank apple aroma.Serving suggestion:Fruity alcohol particularly recommended to strong « eaux de vie » lovers.- Used as a basis for cocktails.- Used forculinary preparations requiring an aromatic power and a high content in alcohol (flambéing, sauces...)- Served as well at the end of a meal in a coffee cup.
Christian Drouin Gin 'Le Gin Blanc'
Le Gin Carmina de Christian Drouin
Christian Drouin Gin 'Le Gin' Calvados finish
Copperhead Gibson Edition Gin
Together with the rise of Copperhead gin came the growth of bartending.In 2018 world-renowned bartender Marian Beke, owner of the Gibson bar in London, created Copperhead the Gibson Edition. Inspired by the classic cocktail Gibson Martini this edition is a unique savoury style of gin, thanks to the immense flavour palette. Added to the original 5 Copperhead botanicals are not less than 13 carefully selected spices traditionally used in pickling. These ingredients, among which are mace, pepper, cassia, bay leaf, ginger, allspice, fennel and dill seeds are joined by just a touch of eight-year-old Genever to complete this smooth and complex taste.The Gibson Edition can be used to add a pickled twist to cocktails or can be enjoyed with premium tonic water as your new favourite Gin & Tonic. Add a pickled garnish to finish it off.