Calvados ExperiMental Hine Angels 70cl - Drouin

Drouin

Format: 70 cl

-17%
Recommended price: 147,04 €
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Technical information
Producer Drouin
Type Calvados
Aromatic profile Fruity, spicy, slightly vanilla
Ingredients Cider apples
Format 70 cl
Gradation 43.0%
Type of cask French oak
Aging Minimum 2 years
Distillation method Distillation in Charentais still
Number of distillations 2
Color Light amber
Consumption At room temperature, as a digestif
Calvados ExperiMental Hine Angels, produced by the Drouin distillery, is a refined tribute to the Norman tradition of apple distillation. Originating from the Normandy region, a heartland dedicated to the production of Calvados, this spirit is born from a strict selection of apples grown in traditional local orchards, an authentic expression of the terroir. The distillation is carried out with artisanal care, enhancing the varietal characteristics of the fruit while preserving its freshness and aromatic complexity.

The aging takes place in carefully selected oak barrels, which give Calvados a enveloping structure with vibrant notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and a delicate spicy hint that harmoniously blends with the natural sweetness of the apples. On the palate, it is balanced, elegant, with a persistence that evokes the breezes of the Norman maquis. Ideal as a digestif, it pairs beautifully with aged cheeses or apple-based desserts, enhancing their flavors without overpowering them.

This ExperiMental Hine Angels is designed for those who seek a Calvados with a distinctive personality, capable of telling the story of a territory rich in tradition through every sip. A sensory journey that unites artisanal genius and gustatory innovation.
Distillery

Christian Drouin (Drouin)

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Christian Drouin (Drouin).

Maison Drouin is a family-owned producer specializing in Calvados Pays d'Auge. They carry out double distillation of cider in a repasse pot still, produce aged single-vintage bottlings and an experimental line finished in rum and whisky casks; the range is extended with gin and an apple-based aperitif (ABC).
Calvados Pays d'Auge vintage Calvados aged Calvados experimental editions (finishing in rum/whisky/Port casks) craft gin apple/cider-based aperitifs
Country France
Region Normandy (Pays d'Auge)

Distillation

Double distillation in a 2,500 L repasse pot still; first distillation to obtain the 'petites eaux' (~30°), second distillation to ~70°, with heads and tails cuts calibrated according to the quality of the cider.

Ageing

Aging primarily in small French oak barrels (many reused casks) that promote pronounced wood–air exchange; use of barrels previously used for Sherry, Port and Banyuls to add color and complexity; racking and blending carried out in larger casks when necessary.

Raw materials

cider apples (various cider apple varieties)

Representative products

ABC Aperitif 70cl Calvados AOC Sélection 70cl Calvados Millésime (e.g. 1972, 1975, 1981, 1994, 1995, 2005) - Millésimes Pays d'Auge Serie Expérimental (Arran Angels, Foursquare Angels, Hine Angels, Long Pond Angels) Calvados Hors d'Age / XO and other aged expressions

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage