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You may or may not have noticed it, but Calvados is on the ascent. The shift is subtle for sure, but there's no denying that more and more spirits collectors are seeking out and finding stunning rarities that can compete with similar bottlings in bourbon and Scotch but at a mere fraction of the price.
"A flat-out exceptional, fully mature spirit of singular style and substance." - Andrew Kitz, B-21 Spirits Buyer
With that in mind, we were thrilled to come across this impeccable single-cask beauty from one of the most renowned names in Calvados. Domaine du Coquerel's orchards comprise over forty varietals of apple and pear, giving the distillery an unmatched range of raw materials to craft spirits of world-class complexity on their small, triple-column still. This cask was hand-selected by none other than France's most renowned spirits authority and critic, Alexandre Vingtier, to be bottled at full cask strength for PM Spirits, so you know the pedigree here is top notch. Add to that the rarity of finding a cask of this age from Coquerel, and you have a real collector's gem with style and specifications that would command a four-digit price if the category were single malt Scotch or bourbon.
With an aromatic profile of "serious concentration and impact" and a "brooding, broad, multi-faceted yet approachable" palate, it's an undeniable piece of artisan craftsmanship representing the true potential of fully mature Calvados. Naturally, we couldn't get our hands on much, and once it's gone, it's gone for good. |