Calvados is the regimental drink of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, The Royal Regina Rifles, The Royal Canadian Hussars, Le Régiment de Hull, Le Régiment de Maisonneuve, and The Sherbrooke Hussars.

Sep 21, 2023 · Normandy, in northern France, is home to nearly 20,000 acres of apple orchards that are transformed into cider and a historic brandy called Calvados. Here is everything you need to know about this famous apple brandy.

The French spirit crafted with love in Normandy. Discover Calvados, its appellations, production and history. And the delicious cocktails or recipes you can make with it !

Apr 26, 2024 · Calvados is a distilled apple cider that can be served as a digestif at the end of a meal, or used in cocktails. Learn about Calvados, the famous apple brandy from Normandy, in Northern France.

Jun 6, 2023 · An apple brandy produced exclusively in France's Normandy region, Calvados has a long history and modern fans. Learn more with this guide.

Oct 27, 2023 · French brandy Calvados is currently being rediscovered by a new generation of drinkers. Anthony Gladman explains how Calvados is made, how to drink it and recommends eight great bottles to buy. Calvados is one of the ‘big …

Sep 14, 2021 · What actually is Calvados? And how exactly do you drink this spirit? Everything you need to know about Calvados can be found in our article!

Nov 11, 2024 · Simply put, Calvados is a distilled apple cider from Normandy, France. While there are hundreds of apple varieties that can make Calvados, it can also be made with perry, cider’s pear-based cousin.

Aug 22, 2024 · Calvados is a brandy (eau-de-vie) distilled from cider made from apples and pears grown in the orchards of north-western France. In theory, this traditional apple brandy can be produced in more than 1550 parishes dotted all over Normandy, Brittany and …

Calvados is an apple brandy made from distilling cider into a spirit, known as eau-de-vie. Hailing from the Normandy region, known for its mild climate, high rainfall, and abundance of apple orchards, Calvados has been produced locally for at least 5 centuries.