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Sep 21, 2023 · Normandy, in northern France, is home to nearly 20,000 acres of apple orchards that are transformed into cider and a historic brandy called Calvados. Here is everything you need to know about this famous apple brandy.
- Audrey Morgan
Calvados is a type of brandy or eau-de-vie that is named after its home region in Normandy. Unlike most other celebrated French brandies like cognac and Armagnac, calvados is made from apple cider rather than wine. Occasionally, it can also be made from pear cider or perry as well.
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- Claire Dodd
The French spirit crafted with love in Normandy. Discover Calvados, its appellations, production and history. And the delicious cocktails or recipes you can make with it !
Apr 26, 2024 · Calvados is made mostly from apples, with an allowance for a small amount of perry pears, a term used for small, tannin-packed pear varieties used to make cider.
- Courtney Iseman
Sep 14, 2021 · Calvados is made from apples that grow in the legally protected region of origin. This region measures around 200 km from east to west and around 150 km from north to south. Pears may also be added to Calvados. Calvados has a drinking strength of between 40 and 45 percent.
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Well-made calvados should naturally be reminiscent of apples and pears, balanced with flavours of aging. The less-aged calvados distinguishes itself with its fresh apple and pear aromas. The longer the calvados is aged, the more the taste resembles that of any other aged brandy.
