Beer, Wine & Spirits

Country: France
Alcohol Percentage: 40%
Size: 700ml

Nose: Prunes, butter, mocha coffee and toasty oak
Taste: Full-bodied. Coffee beans, prunes, toasty oak and elegant spice
Finish: Long, buttery oak and elegant spice

Type: Brandy 
Country: France
Region: Normandy
Alcohol Percentage: 40%
Size: 700ml
 
Winery Information: Located amid the Calvados region (Normandy), Château du Breuil has been a distillery transforming apples into Calvados, an apple brand, since 1954. Built in the early 16th century, the Châteay has been the residence of great noble French families and now is classified as a historical monument. It is one of the rare Calvados distilleries to have integrated orchids of apple trees on the property, a total of 22,000 planted on 42 hectares. Château du Breuil company produces more than 420,000 bottles every year. It is the No. 2 AOC “Pays d’Auge” Calvados producer.
 
Blend and Maturation:  It is aged in oak casks for at least 15 years before blending and bottling.
 
Tasting Notes: Amber colour. Notes of fresh apple, caramel, and nuts on the nose. Fresh apple flavors with caramel, bakery, and nutty characteristics on the palate. Rich with a great depth on the finish. sweet nuances of vanilla, ripe apple, and caramel. Harmonious and balanced finish.

Type: Brandy 
Country: France
Region: Normandy
Alcohol Percentage: 40%
Size: 700ml
 
Winery Information: Located amid the Calvados region (Normandy), Château du Breuil has been a distillery transforming apples into Calvados, an apple brand, since 1954. Built in the early 16th century, the Châteay has been the residence of great noble French families and now is classified as a historical monument. It is one of the rare Calvados distilleries to have integrated orchids of apple trees on the property, a total of 22,000 planted on 42 hectares. Château du Breuil company produces more than 420,000 bottles every year. It is the No. 2 AOC “Pays d’Auge” Calvados producer.
 
Blend and Maturation: This brandy aged for 8 years in oak casks.
 
Tasting Notes: Amber colour. Nose of candied apple, then vanilla, nut, and honey. Mild, well-rounded and well-balanced with hints of baked apple and woody. It has a long finish that tends towards fresh nuts.    

Type: Brandy
Country: France
Region: Normandy
Alcohol Percentage: 16%
Size: 700ml

Winery Information: Located amid the Calvados region (Normandy), Château du Breuil has been a distillery transforming apples into Calvados, an apple brand, since 1954. Built in the early 16th century, the Châteay has been the residence of great noble French families and now is classified as a historical monument. It is one of the rare Calvados distilleries to have integrated orchids of apple trees on the property, a total of 22,000 planted on 42 hectares. Château du Breuil company produces more than 420,000 bottles every year. It is the No. 2 AOC “Pays d’Auge” Calvados producer.

Blend and Maturation: This brandy is made from a blend of Calvados, apple juice, and vanilla.

Tasting Notes: Golden colour. Aroma of vanilla, apples, and toasted oak.  On the palate, it combines the richness of Calvados with sweet nuances of vanilla, ripe apple, and caramel. Harmonious and balanced finish.

Type: Liquor  
Country: France
Region: Normandy
Alcohol Percentage: 40%
Size: 700ml
 
Winery Information: Located amid the Calvados region (Normandy), Château du Breuil has been a distillery transforming apples into Calvados, an apple brand, since 1954. Built in the early 16th century, the Châteay has been the residence of great noble French families and now is classified as a historical monument. It is one of the rare Calvados distilleries to have integrated orchids of apple trees on the property, a total of 22,000 planted on 42 hectares. Château du Breuil company produces more than 420,000 bottles every year. It is the No. 2 AOC “Pays d’Auge” Calvados producer.
 
Blend and Maturation: This VSOP is 100% naturally fermented and has been matured for a minimum of 4 years in French oak casks. 
 
Tasting Notes: Light Amber colour. Fruity and complex aromas with hints of ripe apple, fresh almond, orange peel-lime, and quince. Mild and well-rounded on the palate with notes of ripe fruits and quince. A long finish and a light bitterness of almond.     

Type: Brandy 
Country: France
Region: Normandy
Alcohol Percentage: 40%
Size: 700ml
 
Winery Information: Located amid the Calvados region (Normandy), Château du Breuil has been a distillery transforming apples into Calvados, an apple brand, since 1954. Built in the early 16th century, the Châteay has been the residence of great noble French families and now is classified as a historical monument. It is one of the rare Calvados distilleries to have integrated orchids of apple trees on the property, a total of 22,000 planted on 42 hectares. Château du Breuil company produces more than 420,000 bottles every year. It is the No. 2 AOC “Pays d’Auge” Calvados producer.
 
Blend and Maturation: Fine de Calvados aged for 2 years in oak barrels.
 
Tasting Notes: Light gold color. Complex fruity nose with green apples and light menthol notes. Fresh and fruity on the palate. Long finish with linden tree aromas.

Type: Brandy 
Country: France
Region: Normandy
Alcohol Percentage: 24%
Size: 700ml

Winery Information: Located amid the Calvados region (Normandy), Château du Breuil has been a distillery transforming apples into Calvados, an apple brand, since 1954. Built in the early 16th century, the Châteay has been the residence of great noble French families and now is classified as a historical monument. It is one of the rare Calvados distilleries to have integrated orchids of apple trees on the property, a total of 22,000 planted on 42 hectares. Château du Breuil company produces more than 420,000 bottles every year. It is the No. 2 AOC “Pays d’Auge” Calvados producer.

Blend and Maturation: The production begins with a careful selection of 5 varieties of the finest quality apples in the Pays d’Auge region of Normandy in France. These apples are picked at their peak and then undergo natural fermentation. The distillation process takes place between the beginning of winter and June 30th of the following year. Double distillation occurs in a Charentais pot followed by aging in French Limousin or Troncais oak casks, first in new casks and then older casks for a longer period of slow maturation.

Tasting Notes: Amber colour. Delicate aromas of apples. Fruity and refreshing on the palate.

Country: India
Alcohol Percentage: 46%
Size: 700ml

Nose: Gentle honeyed notes of fresh figs, strawberry liquorice, orange zest and butterscotch with a slight herbal quality
Taste: Complex yet brilliantly balanced notes of cranberry and rum raisin
Finish: Sweet caramel finish with a touch of toasted oak

Having introduced us to the delights of Indian whisky, Paul John, chairman of John Distilleries in Goa, has created XO, a 100% Indian grape brandy. Distilled from Ugni Blanc and Bangalore purple grapes, this expression is matured in medium-toasted new French limousin oak casks before being bottled at a strength of 46% abv.