Calvados ExperiMental Long Pond Angels 70cl - Drouin

Drouin

Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer Drouin
Type Calvados
Aromatic profile Fruity, spicy, notes of apple and vanilla
Ingredients Cider apples
Format 70 cl
Gradation 45.0%
Type of cask French oak
Aging Minimum 3 years
Number of distillations 2
Color Light amber
Consumption Neat, with ice or in cocktails
The Calvados ExperiMental Long Pond Angels from the Drouin distillery represents an excellence from the Normandy region of France, the historical heart of the Calvados denomination. Obtained from a selection of strictly local cider apples, this distillate expresses with finesse and character the essence of the Long Pond terroir, an area known for the quality of its apples and the influence of the maritime climate that gives complexity and liveliness to the final product.

In the ExperiMental Long Pond Angels, tradition is combined with careful experimentation: distillation takes place in copper stills and the maturation occurs in oak barrels, a choice that imparts aromatic depth with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and light spice that emerge harmoniously on the nose.

On the palate, there is a perfect balance between freshness and softness, with a persistent and slightly savory finish reflecting the origin soil. It is ideal to be enjoyed at room temperature as a digestif, but also pairs well with aged cheeses and refined dishes based on white meats. A calvados that tells the story of a unique territory through an innovative production method respectful of tradition.
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