Spirits

Country: France
Alcohol Percentage: 28%
Size: 700ml

Nose: At the first smell, the odours of the undergrowth, of moss and lichen surprise us. Then the notes of just-picked wild strawberries are noticeable
Taste: The characteristic and unusual fragrance of the Strawberry is very powerful.
Finish: The softness of the red fruit in the mouth is lifted by the strength of the rum.

THE STORY: which variety should be chosen to create a flavoured rum-based solely on the strawberry? A very aromatic variety with an unusual fragrance. The Mara of the Woods has many admirers who love its delicacy. ARHUMATIC’S Fragaria Silvarum was created for those who look for authenticity, a strong, unadulterated flavour. Just one fruit, a good fruit, the best. Freshly picked and rapidly incorporated into our recipe to delight your taste buds.

THE FRUIT: Created at the beginning of the ’90s, Mara of the Woods is a juicy strawberry, very sweet and very fragrant. Its uniqueness is its fragrance of wild strawberries. It also has musky notes which will seduce young and old alike. This light red fruit has a slightly conical shape which distinguishes it from other strawberries on the stalls.

SEASONALITY: ARHUMATIC’S Fragaria Silvarum is offered from the month of July after the first harvest of strawberries.

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: Gin
Country: France
Region: Normandy
Alcohol Percentage: 40%
Size: 700ml
Botanicals: Juniper, Basil

Winery Information: Created by a French Sommelier and an English Gin Lover in 2016, C'est Nous is a craft distillery based in Normandy, France. Using their copper pot stills, the winery carefully distill their spirits before bottling and labelling by hand.

Blend and Maturation: It is made from neutral alcohol made from French wheat. After prolonged maceration of juniper berries, cucumber, basil, apple and a few other plants, the alcohol is slowly distilled in small quantities in a traditional copper still.

Tasting Notes: Transparent colour. Aroma of essential juniper, basil, cucumber, apple and lemon. Notes of cucumber, apple, basil on the palate with a fresh and light 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:  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: France
Alcohol Percentage: 40%
Size: 700ml

Nose: Proud of its Normandy roots, the nose opens with wafts of apple. Little by little, it becomes liquorice-inspired, herbaceous (juniper) and peppery
Taste: Full of energy, the opening on the palate is floral (apple blossom) and fruity (raspberry, blackcurrants). The back of the palate offers freshly cut quarters of apple and a voluptuous nose (apple tart, quince jelly).
Finish: Pure and refreshing finish

This gin is in fact a cider apple eau-de-vie from Normandy in which juniper berries, ginger, vanilla, lemon, cardamom, cinnamon, rose petals and almonds have been macerated. Remarkably well-balanced, it simultaneously reveals finesse and incredible aromatic precision.

Country: France
Alcohol Percentage: 44%
Size: 700ml

Nose: Delicate aromas of fresh flowers highlighted by more assertive citric scents
Taste: Crisp, clean delivery with hints of brine, juniper and citrus
Finish: Long, voluptuous, spicy finish

The 19 aromatics that make up Citadelle are infused, according to their profile, between one and four days – a crucial time so that Citadelle can acquire its distinguished profile. It is then distilled in small copper stills over open flames in order to develop its suppleness and voluptuous character in the mouth.

Citadelle Gin exudes delicate aromas of fresh flowers highlighted by more assertive citric scents. Once served, it emanates more intense, herbaceous notes of juniper and anise; then, the spicy cinnamon side softens the nose, bringing a very gourmand dimension to the gin. On the palate, the juniper cedes to a long, voluptuous, spicy fragrance.

Country: France
Alcohol Percentage: 41.5%
Size: 700ml

Nose: Fresh and intense, it opens with notes of juniper and citrus fruits (yuzu and orange peels, candied lemon), complemented by flowers (violet) and fennel with the soft spices and liquorice
Taste: Very delicate and with a beautiful freshness, it follows the floral profile of the nose but on a spicier and fruitier expression with tangerine, melon and cubeb. It evolves with notes of angelica, nutmeg, orris root and star anise
Finish: Very long, floral and fruity, on citrus fruits, almonds, cumin, savoury and grains of paradise

Poetic and beautifully balanced by its progressive infusion method, Jardin d’Été is a new olfactory journey. This aromatic choir is composed of 22 botanicals, the main ones being juniper berries, orange peel, whole lemons, yuzu zest and melon Charentais. This fresh and original creation is inspired by our garden of our Château de Bonbonnet. Tucked away in a corner of the park behind the château, you’ll find Debbie’s garden, filled with fragrant flowers, fruits and herbs. That’s all it took to get the ball rolling and find the perfect balance for this edible garden. Think of it as a deliciously fragrant postcard of Southwestern France.

Look out, Citadelle Jardin d’Été is already sporting the vibrant colours of its first medals:
– Awarded gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge one of the largest spirits competitions in the world.
– Double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Country: France
Alcohol Percentage: 46%
Size: 500ml
  
Nose: Notes of lemon zest, anise and almond
Taste: Full and elegant, with a bitter-sweet profile of preserved lemon zest, anise and almond. The palate evolves with spicy notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and cubeb pepper.
Finish: Its long finish reveals floral, spicy and woody accents, with notes of violet, angelica and liquorice.
  
Citadelle Old Tom is inspired by our research into the popular gin traditions of 18th and 19th century England. Concocted from a gin aged in various woods, we have added toasted Caribbean cane sugar, also barrel-aged, for an incredibly gourmet sweetness.
 
This tribute by Alexandre Gabriel to Charles Dickens, who spun tales about England’s mania for gin and its various nicknames, offers an ideal melding of flavours. “No Mistake,” Dickens might have said if he had the chance to taste our Old Tom.     

Country: France
Alcohol Percentage: 41.7%
Size: 750ml
 
Nose: Red fruits, fresh Citadelle signature with a gourmet approach that opens to pastry notes
Taste: Complex, fresh, perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Red berries are associated with the subtility of the Rhubarb for a fresh take on fruit
Finish: Beautiful length with a tangy side
 
Flavourful, crystal-clear and fresh, Citadelle Rouge is Citadelle's newest gin creation. Deliciously infused with fresh cranberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, and rhubarb, it will take you down memory lane. Experience the true essence of natural taste and indulge in pure sensory delight.    

Country: France
Alcohol Percentage: 45%
Size: 500ml

Absinthe François Guy is made in accordance with the same recipe that led to Pontarlier’s fame and reputation until 1914. It showcases green anise and Pontarlier wormwood to their very best, at a strength that enables enthusiasts to appreciate its full value.

Country: France
Alcohol Percentage: 45%
Size: 500ml

The popular Pontarlier Anis made at the Guy distillery in France will mesmerize you with its light and fresh taste. Made in alembics that are more than 100 years old, this anise aperitif has gained a reputation among absinthe lovers. Pontarlier Anis received a gold metal at the Concours Général Agricole (CGA) 2017 in Paris.

Country: France
Alcohol Percentage: 45%
Size: 500ml

Invented by George Guy in 1921, with the help of his father Armand, Pontarlier-Anis uses the family recipe for Pontarlier absinthe, but without using the Absinthe plant. The sophistication that comes from the distillation of green aniseed in hundred-year-old tradition.

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

Nose: Baked lemon bars
Taste: Lemony with juniper and coriander sailing underneath
Finish: Clean and fresh as a summer breeze

The juniper berries used to make Fair Gin come from Uzbekistan, where farming is the main source of income for rural populations. Grouped into cooperatives to guarantee compliance with fair trade, more than 3,050 producers in the Central Asian country strive to improve their social standing, increase their production volumes, and promote organic farming. Fair Gin Bio boasts exceptional aromas thanks to Fair Vodka Bio being used as the base for macerating the juniper berries and various spices, including cardamom, coriander and angelica root.

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

Nose: Fresh and warm with an earthy, nuttiness.
Taste: Silky smooth vodka with a touch of sweetness on the palate
Finish: Little peppery note at the back offering a lovely length and buttery mouth feel

A new generation of vodka, stemmed from unique French know-how, produced and bottled in France, in the Cognac region, using Bolivian Quinoa seeds cultivated according to the methods of organic farming. Fair Vodka is born out of a double brewing operation, and subsequent distillation in craft authentic column still to keep a silky and delicate aroma.

Type: Whisky
Country: France
Region: Normandy
Alcohol Percentage: 43.5%
Size: 700ml

Winery Information: Located in the midst of 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 if great noble French families and now is classified as a historical monument. It is one of the rare Calvados distilleries to had integrated orchids of apple trees in the property, total 22,000 planted on 42 hectares. Château du Breuil company produces more than 420,000 bottles every year, It is No. 2 AOC “Pays d’Auge” Calvados producer.

Blend and Maturation: This 8-year-old Calvados “Sauternes Cask Finish” has spent several months in small French oak barrels that have contained Sauternes wine. This aging method will reveal gourmet and fruity notes to this “ageless” Calvados which will appeal to the greatest number. With this Calvados “Sauternes Cask Finish”, our Cellar Master has succeeded in producing an original and elegant Calvados, both traditional and innovative.

Tasting Notes: Clear golden yellow. Bouquet opens with notes of honey and acacia flower, followed by spicy aromas (nutmeg) to blossom on notes of applesauce. This Calvados surprises with its softness and roundness, very balanced, without any heaviness. The aromas of apple, honey and spices are present in the retro-olfaction, accompanied by notes of hazelnut.

Type: Whisky
Country: France
Region: Normandy
Alcohol Percentage: 46%
Size: 700ml
Botanicals: Liquorice

Winery Information: Located in the midst of 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 if great noble French families and now is classified as a historical monument. It is one of the rare Calvados distilleries to had integrated orchids of apple trees in the property, total 22,000 planted on 42 hectares. Château du Breuil company produces more than 420,000 bottles every year, It is No. 2 AOC “Pays d’Auge” Calvados producer.

Blend and Maturation: The spirit is distilled from Golden Promise barley, and has been finished in Oloroso Sherry casks.

Tasting Notes: Coppery amber colour. Aromas of walnuts, plums, liquorice, vanilla and sweet malt. Notes of dark chocolate, fresh figs, freshly-baked sourdough, cherries and candied orange throughout the palate.

Type: Whisky
Country: France
Region: Normandy
Alcohol Percentage: 46%
Size: 700ml
Botanicals: Linseed

Winery Information: Located in the midst of 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 if great noble French families and now is classified as a historical monument. It is one of the rare Calvados distilleries to had integrated orchids of apple trees in the property, total 22,000 planted on 42 hectares. Château du Breuil company produces more than 420,000 bottles every year, It is No. 2 AOC “Pays d’Auge” Calvados producer.

Blend and Maturation: This Normandy single malt was pot still distilled from Golden Promise barley and matured in French and American oak casks.

Tasting Notes: Light amber colour. Notes of fresh malt, white fruit (peach and pear), hazelnut and a delicate oak. Notes of almonds, vanilla, linseed and stone fruits throughout the palate.

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

Nose: Fine and subtle. White-fleshed fruits (peach)
Taste: Round and supple
Finish: Long and fruity

For their Merlet VSOP cognac, Gilles Merlet and sons selected and blended eauxde-vies over 4-years-old from various regions in the Cognac appellation, in order to ensure its consistent quality.

The Ugni Blanc, the largest proportion of grape used in the blend, brings intense, subtle notes of fruit, such as peaches. The Merlet distillery’s VSOP is also characterised by its round and supple mouthfeel. A delicious cognac for tasting on its own or in a cocktail.

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

Nose: Rich and complex, lightly floral with notes of peach, orange peel and vanilla. A spicy undercurrent of ginger, black pepper and oak
Taste: Clean, round and ample with distinct notes of wood.
Finish: Lasting fruity notes on the finish

The masters at Merlet have done it once again, creating an award-winning XO par excellence that brings together a wonderfully woody palate with lasting fruity notes in a classic blend that’s been aged for a minimum of ten years. This particular blend contains a combination of mostly Fins Bois and Fine Champagne eaux-de-vie, using the art of blending, masterful maturation and skilful savoir-faire to create the now-iconic Merlet XO Cognac.

A round and warm blend that boasts an extreme elegance in both taste and presentation, the Merlet XO Cognac has been carefully crafted by Gilles Merlet and his two sons Pierre and Luc, distilling their eaux-de-vie on-site before leaving it to age for at least 6 years in the family's cherished cellars. This combination of crus produces a unique and fruity aromatic palate that has been described as "characteristically Merlet". A well-rounded and exquisite XO, it has been celebrated for its beautifully balanced flavors of fruit and wood.

Country: France
Alcohol Percentage: 45%
Size: 700ml

Nose: Harmonious and fruity with woody melted aromas, vanilla, honey and dried fruits
Taste: Lively, generous. Well balanced with melted tannins, call for exotic fruits and sugar cane
Finish: Full and silky

Always striving for excellence and pushing further its philosophy of using traditional rhum-making methods, Neisson continues to showcase its expertise by producing Le Vieux par Neisson, released celebrate the brand 85th anniversary. This is a blend of carefully selected vintages, which have been left to sleep from 3 to 9 years in French oak and bourbon casks. The small batches were kept at the distillery warehouse located in Carbet, nearby the famous Mount Pelée in northern Martinique. Both tender and vigorous, this old rhum with strength of character is lively and generous.

Country: France, Martinique
Alcohol Percentage: 48.5%
Size: 700ml

The Neisson distillery is located nearby the Pelée Mount, a volcano in Northern Martinique.

The smallest distillery on the Island, benefit from an exceptional terroir giving the neutral spirit elaborated, their unique flavor and character.

Celebrating its 85th anniversary, and always striving for excellence, the distillery continues to innovate with this rum XO, bottled at 48,5% ABV. Matured in French and bourbon casks, this is a blend of rums aged from 9, 11 and 12 years old. Combining innovation and tradition, this rum is generous and complex.

Country: France
Alcohol Percentage: 45%
Size: 700ml

Ferrand 1840 Original Formula Cognac is a historical mixing spirit from Maison Ferrand. Produced in collaboration with David Wondrich, renowned drinks historian, and Cellar Master Alexandre Gabriel, 1840 is a re-creation of pre-phylloxera brandy. Aged in oak barrels for at least two years, as was most Cognac consumed in 1840. This light and buttery blend is perfect in a Side Car or Alexander Cocktail.

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

This cognac has warm notes of vanilla, red fruits, walnuts, cinnamon, and chocolate. Simply beautiful on its own, Double Cask invokes the glowing sensation of sitting with friends in front of the fireplace. As you sip, notice the deep rich flavour brought out by the long ageing of Double Cask uniquely complemented by the luscious rancio of the Banyuls barrels.

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

Paradoxically vibrant, yet with the rich roundness that comes with age, Sélection des Anges allows us to experience the divine harmony of nature and pleasure. It is a blend of eaux-de-vie aged from 30-55 years old, aged in fine French oak barrels with varying temperatures and humidity levels.

Sélection des Anges opens with a bouquet reminiscent of baking on a spring day. A pastry profile fresh from the oven of raisin, honey, vanilla, apricot is followed by elegant floral notes of rose and jasmine from the garden. Sélection des Anges is a magical elixir that allows our senses to frolic.

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

The new expression is described as a “contemporary homage” to the original Seignette Cognac, which was established 200 years ago. Seignette VSOP from Sazerac is a rich and fruit-forward Cognac with notes of apricot, toasted vanilla, charred honeysuckle, oak and dried orange peel throughout the palate.