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"A Jack Rose cocktail wouldn’t be the same without this historic “blended brandy” spirit, blended from 35% apple brandy and 65% neutral spirits. Smooth, warm and bright, with a rich, juicy apple flavor and caramel finish. Mouth-coating and very soft in texture."

Daron Calvados originates in Pays D’Auge, which is the best growing area of Calvados. Daron uses traditional methods to produce a top quality Calvados apple brandy – double distillation in a charentais still with small amounts of pear in the cider. Daron Fine has a soft apple and plum taste. Enjoy it straight, mixed, or for cooking.

"Deep copper color. Reserved aromas of raisins in cream follow through on a soft , slightly flat entry to a dryish medium body with toasted oat, hay, and mild spices notes. Finishes with a brisk pepper spice and white ash fade. A sturdy VSOP for for mixing." Silver Medal.

"Brilliant copper color. Rich aromas of chocolate, nuts, and brown spice. A round supple entry leads to a smooth dry medium-bodied palate with brown spices, mineral, toffee, and pepper flavors. Finishes dryly with minerals, wood spice, and light dried fruit notes. A refined, nicely dry, woody VSOP."

"Deep amber color. Soft aromas of baked raisins, toffee, and baking spice. A silky entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body of peppery spice, baking spice, and raisins and nuts. Finishes with a long, supple mineral, fruit, and spice fade. Excellent structure and balance, in a soft feminine style."

"A bold yet harmonious blend reminiscent of robust spice and fruit flavors, punctuated by fruity notes and delicate vanilla nuances."

"Deep amber copper color. Buttery praline, baked raisins and fruits, and delicate baking spice aromas. A round, silky entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body of nice warm fruit compote, dried flower, and sweet baking spice flavors. Finishes with a long, warming peppery spice and wet mineral fade. Nice weight and flavor that will hold up very well in cocktails."