Christian Drouin 12 ans d'âge Chichibu Angels - Calvados Pays d'Auge

Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 45.3% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring

Christian Drouin 12 years old Chichibu Angels - Calvados Pays d'Auge

Special features: A fascinating crossover between French Calvados and Japanese whisky. The twelve-year-aged Calvados Pays d’Auge matured for an additional four to ten months in selected, used casks of the renowned Japanese single malt Chichibu. The limited edition comprises only 2,082 bottles, making it an extraordinary collector's item.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Roasted apples and quince jam, accompanied by elegant notes of fine woods and powdery grains.
• Palate: Intense and balanced with flavors of barley husks, fresh apple peels, and vibrant citrus fruits.
• Finish: Fine and persistent, characterized by a harmonious blend of Calvados and whisky characteristics.

Distillery/Bottler: Christian Drouin is one of the most traditional Calvados producers in Normandy and has a collection of vintage Calvados dating back to 1939. Known for its artisanal quality and innovative spirit, the family business experiments in the Expérimental de Drouin series with different cask finishes. The collaboration with the Japanese whisky distillery Chichibu underscores the open-mindedness for new taste experiences and combines French distilling art with Japanese refinement.

Product details:

• Manufacturer: Christian Drouin
• Bottler: Original bottling
• Age: 12 years
• Cask types: Chichibu Cask Finish (5 different used Chichibu casks)
• Packaging: Limited edition, 2,082 bottles

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