Christian Drouin Springbank Angel

This Calvados Christian Drouin Springbank Angel is a harmonious marriage of Norman apple brandy and the haunting maritime peat of Springbank whisky casks. The initial aromas burst with crisp red apple and ripe pear, subtly interwoven with cinnamon spice. The palate reveals a delicate balance of honeyed sweetness and gentle peat smoke, supported by a medium body and velvety texture that lingers with a spiced apple peel finish. The influence of the whisky cask imparts a subtle salinity, adding a layer of complexity to this unique spirit, making for an exceptionally lingering expression.

The saline notes of this Calvados, a ghost of its whisky cask aging, call for a classic Norman pairing: Camembert cheese baked with Calvados and walnuts, the warm cheese melting into the spirit's apple and spice notes. For a more modern twist, consider grilled swordfish brushed with brown butter and sage, the richness of the fish mirroring the Calvados's honeyed sweetness and the sage complementing its subtle herbaceousness.