Christian Drouin Experimental #4 – 14 years Calvados Pays d’Auge aged in Long Pond Jamaica rum casks – 45%

Christian Drouin Experimental #4 “Long Pond Angel” is a rare limited edition Calvados Pays d’Auge, where the classic apple brandy of Normandy meets the characterful, tropical depth of Jamaica. This 14-year-old Calvados has been given an extra finish in real Long Pond rum barrels for 7 months – an experiment that hits the sweet spot where elegance and adventure merge.

Small Batch #4 was bottled in 08/2021 at 45% and produced in a very limited edition of only 1890 bottles. This makes it an ideal choice for collectors and for those who want an exclusive calvados with a clear signature and a finish that you don’t come across every day.

It’s a subtle marriage of Jamaica and Normandy: fresh, ripe fruit and classic calvados structure, lifted by the warm spice, depth and slightly funky edge of the rum casks. A perfect bottle for those looking for Calvados Pays d’Auge, barrel-aged Calvados and exciting new spirits that stand out in the glass – and in Google and Bing searches.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Ripe apples, baked pears and vanilla, followed by tropical notes like pineapple and a hint of banana, as well as spicy oak and a subtle rum ester.

Taste: Rich and harmonious with caramelized apple, honey and roasted nuts. The rum casks contribute warm spices, a hint of molasses/toffee and a rounded tropical sweetness that plays nicely against the dry, fruity calvados core.

Finish: Long and warm with fruit peel, barrel spice and an elegant, slightly funky rum note that lingers.

About the house of Christian Drouin

Christian Drouin is one of the most respected names in Calvados Pays d’Auge, known for uncompromising quality, traditional craftsmanship and a curious approach to barrel aging. With the “Experimental” series, the house explores new taste universes by letting calvados meet selected casks from other worlds – without losing the classic balance and finesse that Normandy is known for. “Long Pond Angel” is a powerful example of how tradition and innovation can be combined in one bottle.

• Producer: Christian Drouin
• Type: Calvados Pays d’Auge
• Edition: Limited edition
• Small Batch: #4
• Age: 14 years old
• Bottled: 08/2021
• Finished in barrels: Jamaican Long Pond rum barrels (7 months)
• Number of bottles: 1890
• Strength: 45% ABV
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol: 45%alcohol