The Data

Category   Aperitif

Sub-Category   Aperitif

Origin   Normandy

Retail Price   $34.99

ABV   17%

Score   5 Stars/97 points/Supreme!

In the Glass

Brilliant, medium golden/amber color.

The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of baked apple, jasmine, and orange peel with supporting notes of cinnamon, wild flowers, and candied citrus zest.

The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a baked apple-driven core with supporting flavors of quince, apricot stone, peach, and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering.

Medium-bodied and impeccably balanced with a supple texture.

Cool Factor

What could be cooler than an Aperitif based on Calvados made by an unsurpassed producer in the region? We love it.

Value Grade

An extremely high-quality Aperitif created by absolute masters in the category.

Analysis

Christian Drouin is perhaps the greatest of Calvados brands with a rich history and a depth of vintages that dazzle Brandy lovers. In recent years Guillaume Drouin has also moved the great Christian Drouin brand to be the leaders in innovation in the category. Christian Drouin’s superb “Le Gin” rightfully earned a lot of positive attention, as well as new blends such as their “Tres Pomme”. Now Christian Drouin offers us their "ABC de Christian Drouin” — an Aperitif Based on Calvados. The flavors are unmistakably apple and Calvados with a Pommeau de Normandie base. Mature Calvados is added to a fermenting apple must, arresting the sugars and fresh apple flavors in place. zIn the tradition of Vermouth aromatics such as quinquina, mugwort, cinnamon, orange, elderflower, and yuzu are added to the barrel. The result is an Aperitif like no other. Add this spirit to your bar today.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled in an aperitif or Sherry glass. Mix with two parts of soda or Prosecco in a simple cocktail.