Roger Groult - Single Cask 18 yrs - Calvados

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Tasting notes

A unique Calvados resembling no other vintage, its nose is spicy with great freshness, which is also found on the palate with a long aromatic persistence. Contrary to popular belief, this Calvados can be enjoyed as an aperitif, simply at room temperature or on ice.

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Provenance

Type: Calvados
Producer: Roger Groult
Country: France
Region: Normandie

Technical

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Serving: 18° - 20° C
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Key characteristics

About this calvados

Roger Groult is one of Normandie's most respected Calvados producers, renowned for crafting spirits of exceptional depth and complexity. Based in the heart of the region's premier cider-producing terroir, Groult maintains an unwavering commitment to traditional methods and quality fruit selection, earning the estate a distinguished reputation among spirit connoisseurs worldwide.

This 18-year-old Single Cask expression showcases the producer's mastery of oak aging and spirit development. Calvados from Normandie is traditionally produced from carefully selected apple varieties, fermented and then aged in oak to develop nuanced character and refinement. At 42.4% ABV, this bottling offers the balance and complexity that defines mature Calvados, ideal as a contemplative digestif or for those seeking a sophisticated alternative to cognac.

Perfect for fine dining service, private cellars, or luxury hospitality settings, Roger Groult Calvados pairs beautifully with artisanal cheeses, seafood, or can be enjoyed neat as an elegant after-dinner spirit.

The Groult Reserve

Ingredients

60 ml Roger Groult Single Cask 18 Years Calvados
20 ml Cognac VSOP
15 ml Dry Vermouth
10 ml Crème de Cassis
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 dash Peychaud's Bitters
5 ml Honey Syrup (1:1 ratio)

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with large ice cubes
Stir continuously for 45 seconds until properly chilled and diluted
Strain into a pre-chilled coupe glass using a fine strainer
Express the oils from a lemon twist over the surface

Serve

Coupe glass, chilled. Garnish with a single candied apple slice positioned on the rim and a lemon twist draped inside the glass. Serve immediately without ice.