Christian Drouin 1981

Founded by Christian Drouin and run by the Drouin family for three generations, this distillery embodies a commitment to tradition, terroir and the art of distillation.

The story begins in the 1960s, when Christian Drouin Sr. a passionate cider enthusiast, decided to revive the calvados tradition in Normandy. He acquired a small distillery in Coudray-Rabut, a region renowned for its cider apples of exceptional quality. This act was the starting point of an adventure dedicated to the production of exceptional spirits.

The house is an example Rare of a distillery that controls the entire production process, from the cultivation of cider apples to distillation and aging. The cider apples come from their own orchards and carefully selected partner orchards, guaranteeing the consistent quality of the raw material.

The cider is carefully crafted, then distilled using traditional copper stills. This artisanal distillation method allows pRéserver the aromas and flavors of the cider apples, giving rise to calvados of great finesse and complexity.

The calvados are aged for years, even decades, in a variety of French oak casks, including casks that have contained Jerez wine and whisky. This allows the calvados to develop a unique depth and aromatic richness.

Christian Drouin has also expanded its product range to include pear brandies, gins and other spirits, always with an emphasis on exceptional quality.