Roger Groult’s 3 Year “Réserve” Calvados is a young, vibrant apple brandy from the Pays d’Auge—Normandy’s top appellation for Calvados. Made from a variety of heirloom cider apples and double-distilled in a traditional wood-fired still, it’s then aged for three years in French oak, which rounds it out without muting its freshness.

You’ll find aromas of crisp apple, pear skin, and gentle spice, with a palate that’s dry, clean, and slightly rustic in the best way. It’s bright and zippy, not overly sweet or woody, making it a versatile choice: perfect neat, chilled, or as the backbone for cocktails like a Jack Rose or Calvados Old Fashioned.

This is a true taste of Normandy, and a great way to experience a classic French spirit that’s both traditional and refreshingly easygoing.