{"product_id":"christian-drouin-the-alabasta-tales-1988-2025-calvados-pays-d-auge","title":"Christian Drouin The Alabasta Tales 1988\/2025 Calvados Pays d'Auge","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 46.6% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristian Drouin The Alabasta Tales 1988\/2025 Calvados Pays d'Auge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e This extraordinary Calvados from the renowned house of Christian Drouin was distilled in 1988 and matured for over 37 years in a French oak cask (cask number F114B3). In 2025, it was bottled at cask strength and presented in a limited edition of only 72 bottles. This bottling is part of the \"Alabasta Tales\" series, which honors the rugged beauty of the Norman coast. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe, aromatic apple varieties dominate the bouquet, accompanied by notes of ripe mango, cider, and a hint of candied citrus peel. A fine, cool minerality recalls damp limestone and salty sea air.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy and structured, the Calvados presents aromas of apricots, ripe plums, and red berries. Elegant nutty depths and fine roasted notes from the cask maturation complement the fruit. A distinctly perceptible, chalky minerality gives the distillate tension and freshness, leading to a balanced, multi-layered mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and intense, with lingering fruit, fine nut notes, and a cool, mineral dryness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\/Bottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Christian Drouin distillery, founded in the 1960s, is one of the most renowned Calvados houses in Normandy. Known for the artisanal production of Calvados of the highest quality, the Drouin family uses selected apples and pears, distilled in traditional pot stills and matured in oak barrels. Now run by the third generation, the company combines tradition and innovation to create complex, elegant, and award-winning distillates. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Christian Drouin S.A.S., 1895 Route de Trouville, 14130 Coudray-Rabut, France\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBottler: Original bottling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAge: 37 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCask types: French oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePackaging: Single bottle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable class=\"table table-bordered\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduct category\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCalvados\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ewithout\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.7\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol content\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e46.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDistillation year\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1988\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBottler\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal bottling\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBottling year\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColouring agent\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCask strength or high alcohol content\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNot chill-filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAllergens\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrganic seal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Christian Drouin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56783058043253,"sku":"765135","price":238.2,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/8734\/8871\/files\/christian_drouin_the_alabasta_tales_1988_2025_calvados_pays_d_auge_820942.jpg?v=1771934708","url":"https:\/\/www.bringts.ch\/en\/products\/christian-drouin-the-alabasta-tales-1988-2025-calvados-pays-d-auge","provider":"bringts.ch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}