Christian Drouin, père, began distilling Calvados in 1960 after purchasing a farmhouse and surrounding orchards, only to find little demand for his apples. Luckily a family friend with his portable still came to the rescue. The mobile stills built in 1947 are still in use at the Drouin estate, where they found their permanent home. The VSOP bottling is a blend of eaux-de-vie that have aged between five and twelve years

Tasting Notes :

Nose: Fruit, flower and spice blend harmoniously on the nose.

Palate: A good balance of apple-flavoured younger brandies and smoky, spicy aromas, full bodied flavour and lingering taste of older components.

Finish: Long on the palate while remaining light.

Country : France (Pays d’Auge)

Distillery : Christian Drouin

Alcohol by volume : 40%

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