Opim Marquis De Saint-Loup Calvados
$42.99
Calvados Adrien Camut 6 YO
$109.99
The Adrien Camut 6-year-old Calvados is a perfect aperitif to serve on ice or pour on top of a French vanilla ice cream. It's like apple-scented Cognac and would also provide the perfect end to a great meal.
About Adrien Camut
Adrien Camut is a family producer of Calvados, a type of brandy made from apples in Pays d'Auge AOC. The firm dates to the 1800s and has been passed down from father to son over the generations.
Details below from calvadosonline.com:
About the Apples: "About 25 different varieties of apples are grown on the 110 acres property of the Camut family and all of them are going into the making of Calvados Camut. The upkeep of the grass under the apple trees is traditionally and exclusively performed by the cows who also bring the necessary fertilizer. No chemical product is used, the farm is run biologically. Only the oldest and most rustic types of apples are grown, they have been selected for their quality, not their profitability. The Camut family have their own tree nursery, allowing them to perfectly control the varieties of apples grown and to replant apple trees every year in March."
About the Distillation: "The distillation The apples are mashed and the juice is stored in a tank so that the fermenting process begins and the sugar changes into alcohol, slowly and naturally of course. The cider obtained from this fermenting process rests in oak barrels for ten months before being distilled in September, as wanted by the Norman tradition since centuries, whereas some other calvados producers distill their cider only a few weeks after the apples are harvested... During the first two years, the eau-de-vie is going from one oak barrel to another, so that oxidation and elimination of volatile alcohols can happen. The oak barrels used are about 50 years old and help the calvados to gain body, complexity and a wonderful colour. After two years, the now called "Calvados Pays d'Auge" is transferred into larger wooden tuns filled up to 2/3 to leave room for oxygen. The cellar has no insulation, the temperature range is good for the aging process. About 5% of the calvados will evaporate every year, the famous Angel's share..."
The Maturation: "During the first two years, the eau-de-vie is going from one oak barrel to another, so that oxidation and elimination of volatile alcohols can happen. The oak barrels used are about 50 years old and help the calvados to gain body, complexity and a wonderful colour. After two years, the now called "Calvados Pays d'Auge" is transferred into larger wooden tuns filled up to 2/3 to leave room for oxygen. The cellar has no insulation, the temperature range is good for the aging process. About 5% of the calvados will evaporate every year, the famous Angel's share... When it's time to bottle the Calvados Camut, no sugar or artificial colouring is used, there is no filtration either, the calvados is directly bottled and labelled by hand."
Bridgeland Chamomile Honey Grappolo
$35.99
Infused Grappa!?! This isn't the kind of spirit that is usually found on our shelves. However, when Sammy and Evan tasted this at Bridgeland Distillery, they realized they had no choice but to get it into Kensington Wine Market. This "Eau De Vigne" is infused with Honey and Chamomile and bottled at 33% ABV. It drinks incredibly well on its own or on the rocks for a nightcap, but it would kill as a cocktail ingredient as well!
Producer Description
"Eau de Vigne Grappolo from Gewürztraminer, macerated with Chamomile flowers and added a touch of Calgary spring harvest honey from bee hives in Parkdale."
Hennessy XO
$287.99
An excellent Cognac from one of France's best-known producers! Hennessy may make a lot of Cognac, but the quality is behind the name. Complex spice and fruit notes, and a long, long finish make this XO simply outstanding. One to enjoy by the fireplace on a cold night.
As of March 31st, 2019 a Cognac must be aged for a minimum of 10 years to be given the XO designation.
Courvoisier X.O.
$236.99
Courvoisier XO is made from carefully selected and aged eaux-de-vie from the Grande and Petite Champagne regions of Cognac in France. These parcels are aged between 11 and 35 years before being blended and married together before being bottled at 40% ABV.
As of March 31st, 2019 a Cognac must be aged for a minimum of 10 years to be given the XO designation.
Courvoisier VSOP
$56.99
One of the world's greatest and best-known Cognacs! Courvoisier was created in the early 1800s by two friends and businessmen who started as traders for the best Cognacs in the region, and then decided to create their own. (Emmanuel Courvoisier was one of those men.) As it has been since the early 1800s, Courvoisier is made in the town of Jarnac, in Charente, France. It was the favourite Cognac of Napoleon Bonaparte - in fact, the place where Courvoisier is made has a museum about Cognac, which also holds a few Napoleon momentos, including a lock of his hair, a hat and coat.
Hennessy Richard
$4,799.99
From The Producer
"The Richard Hennessy cognac is the embodiment of 250 years of the history, knowledge and expertise of the Maison Hennessy, with a unique blend of exceptional and rare eaux-de-vie."
Vallein Tercinier Fins Bois 96 49.7%
$195.99
This Fins Bois Cognac has been bottled at 48.7%. We don't know much more than that, but we should soon, as we are tossing it in a tasting!
Hennessy VSOP
$69.99
The world's largest Cognac producer, the Hennessy company sells around 50 million bottles each year. Located in the heart of Cognac, France, it was founded by an Irishman by the name of Richard Hennessy in 1765. This high-quality spirit is made by distilling white wine; the result is an intense, smooth, beautiful spirit that is lovely to sip after dinner or in front of a roaring fire.