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Calvados
ABV
40 %
Color
Amber
ABV
40 %
Color
Amber
ABV
40 %
Classification
X.O. (Extra Old)
ABV
40 %
Classification
X.O. (Extra Old)
ABV
45 %
Classification
Mention d'âge
95
Wine Enthusiast
ABV
42 %
ABV
42 %
Color
Amber
ABV
42 %
Color
Amber
ABV
42 %
Color
Amber
ABV
41 %
Color
Amber
ABV
40 %
Classification
Mention d'âge
ABV
40 %
Color
Amber
ABV
40 %
Color
Amber
Calvados is an apple brandy from the Normandy region of France. It is made by distilling apple cider and aging the spirit in oak barrels.
The apples used are specific cider apple varieties that are tart, tannic, and bitter - providing rich flavor but poor eating. The apples are pressed into juice that is fermented into a dry cider. This is then distilled into eau de vie, which becomes Calvados with aging.
Calvados is aged in French oak barrels for a minimum of 2 years, but often much longer, up to 40 years for high end versions. The aging smooths the spirit and contributes vanilla, spice, and woody notes.
There are several classifications of Calvados based on aging:
- Fine - Aged at least 2 years
- Reserve - Aged at least 3 years
- Vieux - Aged at least 4 years
- XO - Aged at least 6 years
Calvados originated in the 16th century in Normandy's Pays d'Auge region. It was popularized by British soldiers in WWII. It can be enjoyed neat as a digestif or mixed in apple cocktails and recipes. When aged, Calvados has a complex array of apple, caramel, oak, and spice flavors.