Christian Drouin Coeur De Lion S?lection Calvados: On the Coeur de Lion estate, Christian Drouin Jr. has planted a new orchard in order to preserve the leading varieties of apple from the Auge region, including some that are specific to the Pont-l'Évêque area. Pressed when fully ripe, once only so as to yield nothing but pure juice, and fermented in large oak barrels, these apples produce a rich fruity cider for distillation. This spirit is very good as an after-dinner digestif. Plus, try this sauce: a splash of Calvados with cream and mild soya sauce; heat gently and use as a sauce for roast beef.

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Distillerie Nusbaumer S?lectionn?e Eau De Vie De Framboise: Raspberry eau de vie is made by fermenting, distilling and then quickly bottling ripe raspberry juice. The rapid process helps retain the true fruit essence, albeit in a very dry form. The resulting spirit is a classic partner in recipes, but at this level, it is a more than worthy substitute for cognac or even whisky. Because it is not sweet, the fruit essence is elegant and very refined. It is best sipped after a meal either at room temperature, or given a slight chill.

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G. E. Massenez Poire Williams: After you take in the handsome presentation, intense aromas and flavours of juicy pear define this spirit. Finishing crisp and clean, it will make a nice partner for vanilla custard with freshly sliced fruit, or semi-sweet pastries or tarts. Serve lightly chilled.

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G. Miclo Poire Williams Grande R?serve Eau-De Vie: TASTING NOTE: Rich pear aromas and flavours presented in a smooth, creamy, intense, full bodied package. Despite the flavour intensity the balance here is such that this is also soft and easy. Wonderful. The finish is spicy and simply outstanding. (Vintages panel, Oct. 2012)

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G.E. Massenez Apple Spirit Vieux Calvados: Apple genie-in-a-bottle packaging is really eye-catching (trivia question: how do they get the apple in the bottle?). Attractive medium-gold colour with aromas of apple-cinnamon, cloves, pie crust, caramel and even hints of yellow pear. Dry with a subtle, elegant apple-cinnamon replay. Chill it slightly and serve it as a digestif, or enjoy it with fresh cinnamon scones or baked apples. (Trivia answer: They grow the apple inside the bottle, right on the tree branch!) (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2012)

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Josef Hoermann Williams Feiner Birnenbrand Pear Eau De Vie:

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Luxardo Slivovitz: Water clear in appearance; plum with hints of dried herb and spice; medium with spicy, citrus flavours and a warm finish.

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Nonino Il Pirus Di Williams: Due to the very early burst of warm weather, and then a sudden frost, there may be relatively few pears in Ontario orchards this year. Fortunately, this eau-de-vie is like a pear orchard in a glass. An explosion of pear fruit on the nose, with touches of orange rind and spring flowers too. Very dry on the palate, with good fruit echoes. The finish is warm and long. (VINTAGES panel, June 2012)

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Pecs?tes Barack Apricot Liquor:

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