Calvados

Bar Moderno is one of the few bars in Sapporo that carries a wide selection of Calvados. Here, we will introduce Calvados.

What is Calvados?

Calvados is a brandy made from apples and pears in the Normandy region of France.
After harvesting the apples, the juice is extracted, then fermented to produce alcohol, which is then distilled and refined.

It has a distinctive fresh apple aroma and flavor, and a mellow taste. It is typically drunk on the rocks or neat, but is also used as an ingredient in cocktails. It is also used as an after-dinner drink, or in apple-flavored sauces and desserts.

Where does the name Calvados come from?

The name Calvados comes from the name of a place in the Normandy region of France. In Normandy, there is an area called Calvados, where apple cultivation is thriving. It is said that brandy made from apples produced in Calvados later came to be called "Calvados." Only brandy made in this region is allowed to use the name "Calvados."

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Adrien Camut Reserve of Adrien

Adrien Camut / Adrien Camut

Adrien Camut is a French Calvados producer, known as a legendary figure. Adrien Camut's best work is usually called "Réserve d'Adrien" and is famous for its outstanding quality. "Réserve d'Adrien" is made from old apple trees grown in the Camut family's vast orchards. This Calvados is very rich, yet has a rich aroma and complex taste at the same time. This Calvados is aged in barrels for at least 20 years. It is then bottled without exposure to oxygen. This process gives the Calvados a unique complex flavor and makes it worth drinking.

Adrien Camut Prestige Calvados

Adrien Camut / Adrien Camut

"Adrien Camut Prestige Calvados" is a supreme Calvados that the famous French Calvados producer, Adrien Camut, is proud of. This Calvados is made from old apple trees grown in the Camut family's vast orchard and boasts extremely high quality. "Adrien Camut Prestige Calvados" is aged in barrels for at least 25 years. This long aging gives the Calvados a very complex, rich and elegant flavor. When you taste it, a rich apple flavor and vanilla aroma spread, leaving a long aftertaste.

Adrien Camut Rareté Calvados

Adrien Camut / Adrien Camut

"Adrien Camut Rareté Calvados" is a rare and high-end Calvados from the Normandy region of France, produced by Adrien Camut. This Calvados has been aged in barrels for decades, and only a very limited quantity is produced. It has a rich aroma from the aged wooden barrels, with scents of vanilla, orange peel, spices, and nuts. The taste has a flavor of apple and a hint of acidity, and the aftertaste leaves a deep flavor from barrel aging. The deep and complex flavor is recommended to be enjoyed neat or straight.

Christian Drouin Vintage - Vintage 1963

Calvados Christian Drouin Vintage / Christian Drouin

"Christian Drouin Vintage 1963" is a Calvados from the Normandy region of France, and is one of the rarest vintage spirits produced by Christian Drouin, distilled in 1963. It is a high-end spirit characterized by its depth and complexity, created through long-term aging. The aging period is said to be over 50 years, and by slowly aging in oak barrels, it creates a mellow, deep aroma and flavor. The aroma has a complex aroma of apples, pears, cinnamon, vanilla, and nuts in harmony. The taste has a mellow and rich flavor, with a harmony of fruity and spicy nuances. The finish has an elegant and long-lasting aftertaste, allowing you to enjoy a truly luxurious taste.

Christian Drouin Vintage - Vintage 1964

Calvados Christian Drouin Vintage / Christian Drouin

"Christian Drouin Vintage 1964" is one of the premium spirits made using apples harvested in Normandy, France, and distilled in 1964. By aging it for a long period in oak barrels suitable for aging, a Calvados with depth and complexity was created. The aging period is said to be over 50 years, and the long-term aging in oak barrels has resulted in a rich, deep aroma and flavor. The aroma harmonizes apples, pears, cinnamon, vanilla, nuts, and more, creating a complex and elegant aroma. The taste is soft and mellow, with a harmonious blend of the rich apple flavor and spicy nuances. The finish has a long-lasting aftertaste, allowing you to enjoy a very luxurious taste.