A clamour for Calvados

[Frofro]

Hi All

I've been searching threads on the forum for Calvados references, and whilst there are a few positive mentions, there is very little specific discussion. So I'm going to make a stab at it...

I like Calvados because...

there is plenty of variety of brand and vintages

I'm a big fan of Normandy

it doesn't attract the kind of snobbery and oneupmanship that go along with some of the other better known spirits

the price: even a 30-40 yr old calvados can be had relatively reasonably

it makes a brilliant brandy butter

my personal favourites...

Dupont 1989

Chateau de Breuil 15 yr old

Lemorton 25 yr old (a Domfrontais aoc, with a proportion of pears along with the apples)

An absolute preference, so far, would be pays d'auge aoc over the domfrontais

What say you?

[orangedog]

Every now and then I re-venture out into the world of port, brandy, and cognac just to see if my tastes have changed. I'm typically not a fan of those, but since you mention it, I will look for one of your favorites (or favourites) and report back.

[ayedfy]

Note to self: try some Calvados.

[tmac77]

I have tried a Canadian version of Calvados it's quite nice. Can't find it easily though only in quebec abd BC as far as I know.

[Frofro]

There's also an English version I've seen, from Somerset, so if the Somerset cider doesn't make you blind, there's always the apple brandy to fall back on...very interested to hear that Canada is taking this noble tradition of turning fruit into rocket fuel onwards.

[khomeinist]

Nice idea for thread. I have tried many over the years. I wanted to learn how to cook with Calvados.

Will start seeking out what is available locally and posting notes.

I used to drink a lot of a Pommeau that was a mix of Calvados and unfiltered apple juice. Good stuff chilled.

http://www.calvados-dupont.com/en/pommeau.htm