Little Brown Dog Calvados Single Cask Drouin Distillery France 70 cl 47,8%

Named after a beloved dog from Aberdeenshire who followed her owner on distillery visits for years.

Expert description

Little Brown Dog Calvados Single Cask is a French Calvados, bottled at 47.8%, distilled at Christian Drouin in Normandy and selected by independent bottler Little Brown Dog. Little Brown Dog was founded in 2018 by Dr Andrew Smith and Chris Reid in rural Aberdeenshire, with a desire to bottle whisky and other spirits away from the habits of the big, established bottling houses. The name comes from Andrew's own dog, known as 'the little brown dog', who followed him on distillery visits for years and became the company's unofficial mascot until she passed away in 2022, aged 15 — she lives on on every label. The Calvados comes from the Drouin family, who for three generations have kept the craft of Calvados and the cider-making tradition of the Pays d'Auge in Normandy alive.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers ripe apple, vanilla and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate is round with apple compote, caramel and light oak.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, fruity and warm.

Specifications

Name: Little Brown Dog Calvados Single Cask Drouin Distillery
Bottler: Little Brown Dog
Region/Country: Pays d'Auge, Normandy, France
Type: Calvados
ABV: 47.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Single Cask

Flavour profile

Apple-forward · Spicy · Warm · Round

Did you know?

Little Brown Dog is named after founder Andrew Smith's own dog, who followed him on distillery visits for years and graced the company's labels until she passed away in 2022, aged 15.

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Frequently asked questions about Little Brown Dog Calvados Single Cask Drouin Distillery

Why is the bottler called Little Brown Dog?

The name comes from founder Andrew Smith's own dog, who followed him on distillery visits for years and became the company's unofficial mascot.

Who makes the Calvados?

It comes from the Christian Drouin family in Normandy, who for three generations have kept the craft of Calvados and the cider-making tradition of the Pays d'Auge alive.

How is Little Brown Dog Calvados Single Cask Drouin Distillery best served?

Neat in a cognac glass at room temperature, or as a digestif after a meal.

How should Little Brown Dog Calvados Single Cask Drouin Distillery France 70 cl 47,8% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.

Is Little Brown Dog Calvados Single Cask Drouin Distillery France 70 cl 47,8% a good gift idea?

Yes, Little Brown Dog Calvados Single Cask Drouin Distillery France 70 cl 47,8% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.

What food pairs well with Little Brown Dog Calvados Single Cask Drouin Distillery France 70 cl 47,8%?

Good with dark chocolate, aged cheese or nuts, all of which match the whisky's body without overpowering it.