{"product_id":"busnel-calvados-pays-dauge-hors-dage-12-year","title":"Busnel Calvados Pays D'auge Hors D'age 12 Year","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBusnel Calvados Pays d'Auge Hors d'Age is an apple brandy aged a minimum of 12 years — a dark, complex expression from the highest-ranked Calvados appellation in Normandy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusnel is one of the leading names in Calvados, drawing on a tradition handed down since 1820. Its Calvados is built from more than 20 apple varieties grown in the Pays d'Auge, an appellation set between two rivers with varied soils — sandy, silty, clay, and chalk — each producing different apples across four groups: bitter, bittersweet, sweet, and sour. The Hors d'Age blend is aged at least 12 years in oak, developing depth and concentration that bring it closer to a fine aged cognac in complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated oak, baked apple, dried red fruit, and cocoa\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and oily — raisin, chocolate, quince, and coffee with warm spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, buttery, and fruity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Busnel, Pays d'Auge, Normandy, France\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calvados Pays d'Auge AOC, Hors d'Age (apple brandy)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 12 years in oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brandy\"\u003ebrandy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Hors d'Age mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Literally \"beyond age\" — a designation for Calvados aged well beyond the minimum, here at least 12 years.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to the Fine?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fine is aged about two years and is fresh and fruit-forward; the Hors d'Age spends 12+ years in oak, gaining dark fruit, spice, and far greater complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow should I serve it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed neat as a digestif, like a fine aged brandy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Hors d'Age mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Literally beyond age — a designation for Calvados aged well beyond the minimum, here at least 12 years.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does it compare to the Fine?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Fine is aged about two years and is fresh and fruit-forward; the Hors d'Age spends 12+ years in oak, gaining dark fruit, spice, and far greater complexity.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I serve it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Best enjoyed neat as a digestif, like a fine aged brandy.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Busnel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903956652103,"sku":"busnel-calvados-pays-dauge-hors-dage-12-year","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/busnel-hors-dage-12-year-calvados.jpg?v=1782414221","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/busnel-calvados-pays-dauge-hors-dage-12-year","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}