Busnel 15 Year Old Hors D'Age Calvados

Busnel 15 Year Old Hors d'Âge Calvados is a refined, long-aged apple brandy from the heart of Normandy, crafted with the utmost care and tradition. Distilled in the renowned Pays d’Auge region—a protected AOC known for producing the finest Calvados—this expression represents the peak of Busnel’s artisanal excellence, aged for a minimum of 15 years in French oak casks to achieve exceptional depth, elegance, and complexity.

Made from a meticulous selection of over 20 varieties of cider apples—both sweet and bitter—the blend is double distilled in copper pot stills to preserve the full aromatic richness of the fruit. The result is a Hors d'Âge Calvados with a powerful yet smooth profile, ideal for contemplative sipping or luxurious pairings.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Baked apple, vanilla, dried apricot, cinnamon, toasted almond, and a hint of leather

Palate: Full-bodied and velvety with flavors of stewed apples, nutmeg, oak spice, caramelized sugar, and subtle tannins

Finish: Long, warming, and sophisticated with lingering notes of apple compote, baking spice, and fine wood

Awards

Busnel Calvados has been awarded numerous medals in international competitions, recognized for its balance, finesse, and authenticity—especially in its Hors d'Âge expressions.

Distillery History

Founded in 1820, Busnel is one of the oldest Calvados houses in Normandy, proudly rooted in the Pays d’Auge tradition. With over two centuries of expertise, Busnel remains dedicated to crafting world-class apple brandies that honor both the terroir and the time-honored methods of the region.