Brandy and Grappa

Marc would be the French equivalent of grappa - a spirit distilled from the pomace left over once the grapes have been pressed. Where most marcs are young clear spirits, Laurent Pillot has aged h...(read more)

Very supple soft and smooth on the nose. Followed by flavours of violets, prunes and vanilla. Gentle but long finish reminds one of how mellow armagnac can be when well aged.

An attractive nose with subtle hints of vanilla, cinnamon and candied orange with lovely mouthfull and creamy weight. This finishes beautifully with nutty notes of almond and vanilla.

Pale gold in appearance, it has loads of fresh, clean apples on the nose with a robust and fruity palate. A good, clean straightforward Calvados that represents superb value for money. Fresh appl...(read more)

G. Miclo is a family owned company from Alsace making fruit brandies and liqueurs of the highest quality. A real Cherry Brandy, that it is to say it is distilled cherries rather than a liqueur. H...(read more)

An attractive nose with subtle hints of vanilla, cinnamon and candied orange with lovely mouthfull and creamy weight. This finishes beautifully with nutty notes of almond and vanilla.

The Dupont family has been making Calvados in the Pays d'Auge for more than 300 years. The VSOP is made from 3 different types of apple: sweet, bitter, and high-acidity. It sits in the glass with...(read more)

Jérôme Dupont says his aged Calvados is a blend of more than 13 apple varieties. Gloriously smooth, it retains the freshness and delicacy of the house style, while adding complexity and warmth. I...(read more)