25 Year Calvados Pays D'Auge

Age: 25 years in Oak CasksCask no: 224194ABV/Proof: 57.26%This appellation in Reux, France is renowned for producing the finest Calvados. The double distillation process and strict regulations result in a more elegant and complex spirit.Color: Deep amber or mahogany, with golden highlights.Nose: A beautiful bouquet of baked apples, dried fruits (prunes, apricots), spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), vanilla, oak, and hints of rancio (that lovely nutty, oxidative note from aging). Some might even have floral notes or a touch of leather.Palate: A silky smooth texture with concentrated flavors of baked apples, stewed pears, candied citrus peel, spices, toffee, and a subtle oak influence. The long aging process should have integrated the tannins, resulting in a velvety mouthfeel.Finish: Exceptionally long and warming, with lingering notes of fruit, spice, and oak. 112 Proof | 56% ABV | 750 mL