When it comes to French spirits, most people jump straight to Cognac – but there’s a lot more to the country than this most revered of brandies.
In this week’s selection for #HandpickedDrinks we’ve got a range of brilliant French spirits, including liqueurs like triple sec and crème de cassis, and flavoured spirits such as Distilleries et Domaines de Provence’s Pastis Henri Bardouin – a genuine ‘grand cru du pastis’ made from a secret recipe of 48 natural herbs & spices.
There’s also a couple of top-rated brandies, including Chateau de Breuil’s Calvados, aged in casks for eight years (pictured above), and Chateau de Pellehaut’s Collection XO Armagnac.
Enjoy these five excellent spirits, each top-rated by a panel of experts from our sister company IWSC.
Distilleries et Domaines de Provence, Pastis Henri Bardouin
Gabriel Boudier, Creme de Cassis de Dijon
Pagès Vedrenne, Triple Sec Liqueur
Château du Breuil, Calvados Pays D’Auge 8 Ans – Reserve du Chateau
Château de Pellehaut, Armagnac – Collection XO
