Boulard Calvados Brandy
French apple brandy, stocked in small numbers in Commack.
The story behind Boulard Calvados
Calvados is the apple and pear brandy of Normandy, France, made by fermenting cider and distilling it, then aging the spirit in oak. The Pays d'Auge style is the best known, and it tends to be distilled in a column still and aged in oak, which gives a rounder, fruit forward pour with baked apple, pear, vanilla and a little spice. It is a brandy, so treat it like one: neat, or in place of Cognac in a cocktail.
We keep Boulard Calvados Gran Solage 80 in the brandy section here in Commack. It is a small item for us, one or two bottles at a time, so call ahead at (631) 343-7200 before you make the trip.
Explore the Boulard Calvados range
One Boulard bottling on the shelf, a French apple brandy in the Normandy style.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulard Calvados Gran Solage 80 750mL | Calvados apple brandy | 80 proof | Baked apple, pear, light oak and spice; round and sippable |
Which Boulard Calvados is right for you?
The Boulard Calvados Gran Solage 80 750mL is $43.99. That is a fair price for an aged French apple brandy, and it drinks well neat or over a single cube. Stock is thin on this one, so call (631) 343-7200 to confirm a bottle is on the shelf before you drive over.
Wants a real French apple brandy to try neat without a big spend.
Needs an honest Calvados for a Jack Rose or a warm apple punch.