Busnel is located in Cormeilles Normandy France.

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Busnel

Q: What does Busnel produce?

Busnel produces or represents products such as Calvados Pays d'Auge, Pommeau de Normandie, aged Calvados, Norman whisky, craft gin and vodka, Norman spirits producer.

Q: What raw materials does Busnel use?

cider apples, barley (for whisky production)

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Busnel.

Maison Busnel is a historic Norman producer of Calvados (Calvados Pays d'Auge AOC), active since 1820 and known for the art of blending and for a range that also includes pommeau, whisky, gin and vodka.

Calvados Pays d'Auge Pommeau de Normandie aged Calvados Norman whisky craft gin and vodka Norman spirits producer

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What to know about Busnel

Type Distillery

Region Cormeilles , Normandy , France

Founded 1820

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Founded in 1820, one of the oldest Calvados houses still in operation. Current production site in Cormeilles (Eure), Pays d'Auge. Tradition of blending: historically up to twelve eaux‑de‑vie in a single blend. Extensive range: besides Calvados the house also produces pommeau, gin, vodka and whisky; experiments with various cask finishes. Guided visits and tastings directly at the distillery.

Producer range

Producer range Busnel

Spirit categories

Calvados Pays d'Auge Pommeau de Normandie aged Calvados Norman whisky craft gin and vodka Norman spirits producer

Representative products

Calvados Busnel Fine 70cl Busnel Calvados Pays d'Auge AOC VSOP BUSNEL Réserve Prestige 12 years Cuvée 1820 Exception (Carafe) Whisky Finish Calvados / edizioni con special cask finishes

Raw materials

cider apples barley (for whisky production)

Casks and ageing vessels

French oak American oak casks finished in Sauternes casks finished in Port whisky casks (finish)

Distillation and production

Production method

Production begins with harvesting and selecting different families of cider apples; the juice is fermented for several months to produce cider and then distilled. For Calvados Pays d'Auge the copper pot still with repasse (double distillation in two phases) is used, while in other areas of the appellation a column still may be employed. After distillation the eaux‑de‑vie rest and mature in oak barrels; the final product is often the result of blends of multiple eaux‑de‑vie.

Distillation

For Calvados Pays d'Auge the copper pot still with repasse and double distillation (first for the brouillis, then for the calvados) is employed; the column still is used for other types of Calvados/AOC. Distillation generally takes place between January and June after a natural fermentation of the cider.

Ageing

Aging in oak barrels in cool, dark cellars; the maître de chai carries out blending to balance different eaux‑de‑vie and occasional finishings/finishes in casks of other wines or spirits are used (e.g. whisky, Sauternes, Port).

Producer history Busnel

Maison Busnel was founded in 1820 by Ernest Busnel. Originally from Pont-l'Évêque, the house developed in subsequent decades thanks to the selection of the best eaux-de-vie and the art of blending, becoming an official supplier to major transatlantic liners in the 20th century. The original facility was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in 1952; at the end of the 1970s operations moved to Cormeilles (Eure). During the 21st century the Maison expanded its offering while maintaining the Calvados tradition and introducing new expressions such as whisky, gin, vodka and special cask finishes.

Production philosophy

Combining respect for the Norman terroir and the tradition of blending with an open approach to innovation. The house prioritizes the selection of cider apple varieties, maturation in casks and the skill of the maître de chai to achieve balanced aromatic profiles, while also developing experiments (special cask finishes, new local spirits) without losing its regional roots.

Territory

Pays d'Auge (Normandy). Production site in Cormeilles, department of Eure, France.

Awards and recognitions

Several recent recognitions: Best XO Calvados (World Drinks Awards 2018), double gold at the IWSC 2024 (official mentions from the Maison) and gold medals at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2025 for some expressions.

Busnel

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Calvados Busnel Fine 70cl

30,90 € 21,94 €

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