This three-year-old Calvados is a game-changer, challenging the norms of unaged spirits with its striking depth and pristine flavors. Cloaked in a greenish-yellow tint, this spirited brandy flaunts a playful nose that mingles notes of apple pie with a twist of pineapple turnover. Sipping it reveals a dance of juicy acidity paired with a smooth, enveloping roundness, all while rocking a boldly high alcohol content. Whether sipped neat or mixed into a craft cocktail, it’s fresh, dry, and ridiculously drinkable. A true hidden gem for the discerning palate. (AOC Pays d’Auge, 44% abv.)