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Christian Drouin (Drouin)

Explore 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
Producer range

Producer range Christian Drouin (Drouin)

Spirit categories

Calvados Pays d'Auge vintage Calvados aged Calvados experimental editions (finishing in rum/whisky/Port casks) craft gin apple/cider-based aperitifs

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

Raw materials

cider apples (various cider apple varieties)

Casks and ageing vessels

small French oak barrels (reused) casks previously used for Sherry casks used for Port casks used for Banyuls large casks of 15–25 hl for racking and blending
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Apples come mainly from family-owned orchards (about 30 varieties) managed locally; apples are washed, crushed and pressed using a champenois-style process, musts ferment in steel and wood. For Calvados Pays d'Auge a double distillation is performed in a 2,500 L repasse pot still: first distillation to obtain the 'petites eaux' (~30°), second distillation up to about 70° with careful heads and tails cuts. Aging is mainly in small French oak barrels, many of which are reused casks (Sherry, Port, Banyuls, etc.).

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.

Producer history Christian Drouin (Drouin)

The Drouin family has been producing Calvados since the mid-20th century: father Christian Drouin started the business in the 1960s, his son Christian (fils) joined the company in 1969 and began wider commercial distribution around 1979. In 1991–92 production was moved to another farm in Coudray-Rabut; the third generation (Guillaume Drouin) joined the company in 2004 and later took over operational management.

Production philosophy

Strong focus on terroir and estate orchards: selection of many apple varieties, harvesting at optimal ripeness, slow fermentations and careful aging to highlight the potential of single vintages. Preference for small casks and reused barrels to achieve complexity and character.

Territory

Pays d'Auge, Normandy (orchards and production site between Gonneville-sur-Honfleur and Coudray-Rabut, near Pont-l'Évêque).

Awards and recognitions

Medals cited on the official website and in communications: e.g. Bronze Medal - World Calvados Awards 2023 (Calvados Sélection); Silver Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2024 (ABC Aperitif); medals for the Gin (including World Gin Awards 2021 recognitions) and various other international medals reported by the company.

Christian Drouin (Drouin)

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Cidre Brut 75cl - Drouin

Cidre Brut 75cl - Drouin

16,39 € 14,93 €
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ABC Aperitif 70cl - Drouin

ABC Aperitif 70cl - Drouin

34,66 € 28,53 €
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Calvados ExperiMental Springbank Angels 70cl - Drouin

Calvados ExperiMental Springbank Angels 70cl - Drouin

150,00 € 124,88 €
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Pommeau de Normandie 70cl - Drouin

Pommeau de Normandie 70cl - Drouin

45,27 € 36,13 €
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Calvados ExperiMental Arran Angels 70cl - Drouin

Calvados ExperiMental Arran Angels 70cl - Drouin

136,90 € 123,85 €
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Calvados ExperiMental Foursquare Angels 70cl - Drouin

Calvados ExperiMental Foursquare Angels 70cl - Drouin

144,97 € 130,72 €
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Calvados ExperiMental Rhum J.M Angels 70cl - Drouin

Calvados ExperiMental Rhum J.M Angels 70cl - Drouin

168,02 € 131,72 €
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Calvados ExperiMental Long Pond Angels 70cl - Drouin

Calvados ExperiMental Long Pond Angels 70cl - Drouin

153,56 € 122,55 €
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Calvados ExperiMental Hine Angels 70cl - Drouin

Calvados ExperiMental Hine Angels 70cl - Drouin

147,04 € 122,33 €
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Calvados ExperiMental Mars Angels 70cl - Drouin

Calvados ExperiMental Mars Angels 70cl - Drouin

150,23 € 122,33 €
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Calvados Pierre Pivet X.O. 70cl - Drouin

Calvados Pierre Pivet X.O. 70cl - Drouin

242,41 € 202,09 €
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Calvados 1995 Millésime Pays d’Auge Port Cask 70cl - Drouin

Calvados 1995 Millésime Pays d’Auge Port Cask 70cl - Drouin

287,79 € 255,45 €
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Calvados 1994 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados & Banyuls Cask 70cl - Drouin

Calvados 1994 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados & Banyuls Cask 70cl - Drouin

305,02 € 240,01 €
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Calvados 1981 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados Cask 70cl - Drouin

Calvados 1981 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados Cask 70cl - Drouin

482,95 € 387,58 €
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Calvados 1975 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados Cask 70cl - Drouin

Calvados 1975 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados Cask 70cl - Drouin

756,62 € 631,70 €
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Calvados 1972 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados Cask 70cl - Drouin

Calvados 1972 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados Cask 70cl - Drouin

730,09 € 585,59 €
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Calvados 2005 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados Cask 70cl - Drouin

Calvados 2005 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados Cask 70cl - Drouin

172,37 € 150,92 €
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Calvados Pays d’Auge Hors D’Age 18 Ans 70cl - Drouin

Calvados Pays d’Auge Hors D’Age 18 Ans 70cl - Drouin

159,25 € 131,82 €
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Calvados Pays d’Auge X.O. 70cl - Drouin

Calvados Pays d’Auge X.O. 70cl - Drouin

128,02 € 112,07 €
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Calvados Pays d’Auge VSOP 70cl - Drouin

Calvados Pays d’Auge VSOP 70cl - Drouin

92,60 € 74,88 €
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Calvados Pays d’Auge Reserve 70cl - Drouin

Calvados Pays d’Auge Reserve 70cl - Drouin

77,63 € 61,71 €
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Calvados AOC Selection 70cl - Drouin

Calvados AOC Selection 70cl - Drouin

38,37 € 34,26 €
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La Blanche BIO Amphora 70cl - Drouin

La Blanche BIO Amphora 70cl - Drouin

52,97 € 47,65 €
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La Blanche BIO 70cl - Drouin

La Blanche BIO 70cl - Drouin

49,61 € 39,16 €
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