Whether you call it applejack, calvados or bätzi, apple brandy is a spirit made from fermented and distilled apples. We understand that it was aged in casks previously used for ageing the famous white Sauterne, Chateau d'Yquem and the result is a wonderfully delicious, rich Pineau a masterpiece of great authority of this rare drink. Can be served as an aperitif over ice, mixed with sparkling wine, as a digestif or in cooking on crèpes flambées and fruit salads.Ĭhâteau de Beaulon 2000 Pineau des Charentes - White £49.68 Another vintage Pineau des Charentes by Chateau de Beaulon. This 5 year old has the traditional plummy style but with more of a greengage flavour and a clean finish.Ĭhateau de Bordeneuve La Grande Josiane, Orange Armagnac Liqueur £42.84 Developed from an old family recipe, La Grande Josiane is the result of a subtle alliance between the fullness and strength of Bas Armagnac and the softness and perfume of bitter oranges, meticulously selected for their maturity. The citrus package gives it a more aromatic expression and is balanced with lime.ĭomaine de Cassagnoles 5 Year Old Tenareze Armagnac £41.28 From the second cru of Armagnac the small house of Cassagnoles has been making armagnacs for many years. A perfect gin for cocktails adding a little acidity and apple-like sharpness or with tonic over plenty of ice. Mosgaard Organic Tangerine Gin £39 Sweet and floral organic tangerine gin made from fresh tangerines. The low sugar content of 25 grams/litre explains why it is really ‘Extra Dry’.
Perfect for a Martini Cocktail, or neat, on the rocks. A bitter orange taste on the palate, followed by the Gentian and lemon peel. Montanaro Vermouth Extra Dry Di Torino £33.48 Straw-yellow coloured, with light amber shadows, due to the addition of 5% of fine Marsala to the main white wine. We have a wealth of Christmas present ideas to suit all budgets but to make choosing a little easier, we have selected 5 of our favourites, all of which are priced at under £50: It is contact with the wood that has helped give its beautiful colour of old gold with copper highlights. It was distilled in 1992 and aged in wooden barrels until its recent bottling. It has been bottled at a strength of 53% which balances the spicy malt and green citrus notes.ĭelord 1992 Bas Armagnac £88.26 An armagnac with character from Delord. (Palo Cortado is a sherry with the nose of Amontillado and the body from Oloroso). Mosgaard Organic Single Malt Palo Cortado Cask Whisky £84.12 Finished in casks built from American white oak, which had been medium toasted, and put into stock with Palo Cortado sherry for 1.5 years. This Hors d'Age calvados has been aged in oak for 15 years to produce a complex and fine calvados suitable for drinking during or after a meal. Toutain Hors d'Age 15 Year Old Calvados £77.22 There are 35 apple varieties allowable for the production of calvados and Toutain grow all their own in their orchards near Beuzeville, Normandy. As our award-winning 2005 vintage has run out, we are pleased to have found this 2010 as a worthy replacement. Traditional flavours of mocha and toffee are accompanied by butterscotch and sweet spices to delight your palate. Hermitage 2010 Grande Champagne Cognac £76.14 Another wonderful vintage from the Chez Richon stills, this cognac is still in cask and maturing all the time. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 4-5 years, it has a golden yellow colour typical of wood-aged distillates. One of Montanaro's finest it has an unmistakable intensity on the nose and cleanliness and elegance in the mouth soft, velvety, sweet and delicate flavours with notes of dried fruit and jam. Montanaro Grappa Barolo Cannubi £72.30 A unique grappa distilled from the grape marcs of Nebbiolo da Barolo from the famous Cannubi cru. In our second gift guide, designed to make choosing those precious Christmas gifts just a little bit easier, we have selected 5 of our favourites, all of which are priced at under £100:
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