Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 43% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring
West Cork Calvados Cask Finish 0.7 l
Special features: The West Cork Calvados Cask Finish is a Calvados produced by West Cork Distillers in Ireland. The distillery was founded in 2003 and has modern production facilities. This Calvados gains its unique character from aging in first-fill bourbon barrels, followed by finishing in Calvados barrels from the French distillery Garnier. With an alcohol content of 43%, the Calvados is triple distilled and is not chill-filtered, which positively affects its flavor profile.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: The nose is dominated by fresh fruit aromas with a focus on apples and white pears, underlined by a hint of almond.
Palate: On the palate, flavors of dried fruits emerge, accompanied by vanilla and almonds.
Finish: The finish is medium-long and harmoniously rounds off the fruity and nutty notes.
Distillery/Bottler: West Cork Distillers is the producer of this Calvados and was founded in 2003 in Union Hall, County Cork. In 2014, the distillery moved to Skibbereen and opened a state-of-the-art production facility in 2020. Their innovative approach combines traditional techniques with modern know-how. The Calvados Cask Finish stands out due to the special aging in barrels from the Garnier distillery in France, achieving a unique flavor.
What is the alcohol content of West Cork Calvados?
The alcohol content is 43%. This bottling has an alcohol content of exactly 43% and is not chill-filtered.
What volume does West Cork Calvados have?
The volume is 0.7 liters. The product is offered with a content of 0.7 liters and is colored without any dyes.
In what types of casks was West Cork Calvados aged and finished?
The whiskey was initially aged in first-fill bourbon casks and received a finish in Calvados casks. The finish took place in Calvados casks from the French distillery Garnier after the aging in first-fill bourbon casks was completed.
Where is West Cork Calvados produced and who is the bottler?
West Cork Calvados is produced and bottled by West Cork Distillers in Ireland. The distillery/bottler is West Cork Distillers and the origin of the product is Ireland.
What characteristic aromas does the tasting note for West Cork Calvados mention?
The tasting notes describe aromas of fresh apples and white pears as well as almonds. On the palate, additional notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and a medium-long finish are mentioned.