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What to eat in Calvados? Top 5 Local Fruit Brandies in Calvados

Last update: Wed Mar 19 2025
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Best Calvados Fruit Brandies

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Boulard Auguste X. O. Calvados is a tribute to the brand's founder, Auguste Boulard, and reflects their long-standing expertise in crafting high-quality Calvados. This extra-old Calvados is aged for many years in oak barrels, creating a rich and sophisticated spirit.


It boasts complex aromas of baked apples, dried fruits, vanilla, and subtle spices. On the palate, it offers a harmonious blend of flavors, including caramelized apples, almonds, and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, with a long, velvety finish. This premium Calvados is a true reflection of Boulard's dedication to tradition and craftsmanship, offering a refined tasting experience.
AWARDS

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy

2023

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100

2023

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Spirit

PONT-L'ÉVÊQUE, France
5.0
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Père Magloire V. S. O.P. Calvados is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, embodying the essence of the Pays d’Auge region in Normandy. Made exclusively from carefully selected apple cider, this calvados showcases the unique characteristics of one of the most renowned terroirs in the world.


The region's rich soil and mild climate create the perfect environment for growing exceptional apples, which are at the heart of this spirit. What sets Père Magloire V. S. O.P. apart is its meticulous production process. The cider undergoes double distillation in traditional copper pot stills, a method that enhances the complexity and depth of its flavors. 
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

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Boulard X. O. Mizunara Cask Finish Calvados is a sophisticated blend of carefully selected apple brandies, first aged in French oak barrels and then finished in rare Mizunara oak casks from Japan. This double maturation process imparts unique depth and complexity, enhancing the traditional Calvados with delicate oriental notes.


The aroma features rich baked apples, vanilla, and subtle spices, while the palate reveals smooth layers of caramelized fruit, toasted oak, and exotic hints of sandalwood, coconut, and incense. The finish is long and elegant, reflecting the fusion of Norman craftsmanship and Japanese artistry. 
AWARDS

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100

2022

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Boulard X. O. Calvados is an exceptional apple brandy crafted from a meticulous selection of apples from the Pays d'Auge region in Normandy. This X. O. (Extra Old) expression is aged for several years in oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant flavor profile.


It offers rich aromas of baked apples, vanilla, and dried fruits, with subtle hints of spices and toasted oak. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of flavors, including caramelized apple, almond, and a touch of cinnamon, leading to a long, smooth finish. 
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Silver

2024

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Spirit

PONT-L'ÉVÊQUE, France
4.5
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Père Magloire X. O. Calvados is the pinnacle of Normandy’s distillation tradition, crafted with exceptional care and expertise. Made exclusively from cider apples sourced in the prestigious Pays d’Auge region, this calvados reflects the essence of its terroir.


Aged for over 9 years in century-old oak barrels, it develops extraordinary aromatic complexity and depth. From the moment it is poured, Père Magloire X. O. captivates with its golden amber color, highlighted by coppery reflections. The nose is a rich tapestry of aromas, featuring quince, candied orange, cinnamon, black pepper, and a touch of light tobacco. 
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Silver

2024

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