Christian Drouin Le Gin Carmina
After the launch of Le Gin de Christian Douin in 2015, the only gin made from more than 30 varieties of cider apples and 7 herbs selected for their perfect combination of apple and juniper aromas, Guillaume Drouin has created a new blend dedicated to red fruits. Carmina is made with the same principles as the original version of Le Gin; each botanical or fruit is macerated and redistilled separately in order to optimise the extraction of aromas. The distillates are then blended before bottling. This time the bouquet is summery. It combines flowers and fruit with the use of raspberry, blackcurrant, elderflower, vanilla, lemon and orange in addition to juniper and cider apple varieties from Normandy.
Dolin Liqueur de Genepy Chamois
Génépy is a legendary alpine herbal liqueur, unique to the Savoy region, that dates back many hundreds of years. While comprised of a multitude of alpine herbs, the most prominent is a petite and rare variety of artemisia found principally in the high mountain air and adventure. Dolin is one of the few remaining houses that still relies on local herbs foraged in summer, and distillation in a venerable old copper alembic. Today, Génépy remains a darling of both intrepid hikers and French skiers. Served on the rocks or with tonic water, and a welcome addition to hot chocolate. Le Chamois is Dolin’s oldest Génépy recipe, dating back to 1821, when Joseph Chavasse first established what is today Maison Dolin. Its gentle sweetness and heady herbal character have pronounced notes of chamomile, sage and mint. To many French consumers, the Dolin name is inextricably linked to this signature Génépy recipe and the alpine experience.
Dewazakura Dewa Sansan Junmai Ginjo
Dewazakura and the local agricultural bureau developed regional sake rice called Dewa Sansan which is used in this sake. A very soft and deep flavoured style with good zingy acidity, and a clean and fresh finish.
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Bourbon
Rich gold in colour, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit displays rich aromas of fruit, smooth caramel and delectable hints of spice and pepper. Vanilla, toffee and oak swim on the palate with a dry, citrus finish. Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.
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.
Gautier Cognac VSOP
Gautiers unique signature, round and complex, due to unique ageing over the river and our art of blending, since 1755.An amber colour. A generous and harmonious blend, developing intense aromas of candied fruits, combined with spices and oak, and enhanced with elegant floral notes. Well-balanced between its elegant structure and its roundness, with a good length of its aromas on the palate.
Jean Fillioux Cognac 'COQ' Grande Champagne 1er Cru 3-4yrs
Distillerie Pernot Absinthe Bourgeois (Artemisia Absinthium de Pontarlier)
Christian Drouin Sélection Calvados
Francois Voyer Cognac VS
A young, fruit driven, grape-to-bottle Cognac. 100% Grande Champagne. Francois Voyer is a grower producer: he owns his vineyard and makes his Cognac entirely on his property. Francois Voyer vineyard is located in Grande Champagne, the 1er Cru de Cognac. Present on the finest tables of France, hailed by the specialized press as "among the best of the Grande Champagne", this producer reflects the history of a family, and the beauty of their vineyard. Distilled with the lees, the FV VS ages in new Limousin oak casks with a medium interior toast for 1 year. The ageing process continues in old barrels in a damp cellar. A progressive reduction is made, with distilled water (max 5% of diminution every 3 months). A very fine blend, minimum 30 months old. EYE: golden. NOSE: strong bouquet of vanilla, lime and white flowers. Floral tones are typical of the Grand Champagne cru young Cognacs. PALATE: a gentle start which stays on the pallet for a long time. Fruity, pleasant and persistent. Great for cocktails or can be drunk straight from the freezer. Our cocktail suggestion is a long drink called Brandy Tea. Take some ice, half a slice of orange, half a slice of lemon, 2 teaspoons of honey and 40ml of Voyer VS Cognac. Shake well and then add hot water to make a long drink. More cocktails on www.cognac-voyer.fr