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Bars, hotels, restaurants, delicatessens, wine stores, you’ll find Calvados everywhere. In Normandy, in France, and all over the world.
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Coupette
London - United KingdomInspired by France, but proudly London-based, Coupette is a Calvados institution on the other side of the Channel. With its French moniker and relaxed ambience, Coupette has quickly become one of the most important bars on the international scene. “Apples” is one of its most iconic cocktails.
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Bar Stag
Fukuoka - JapanAt the northern tip of the island of Kyushu in Japan, there is a temple dedicated to Calvados! Tonohaki Wasai will be delighted to have you try his finest vintages and cocktails for which only he knows the secret. Ask for the Normandy Highball!
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Au Comptoir des Saveurs
Bayeux - NormandyAt this delicatessen specialising in local Normandy produce, you will find a great selection of Calvados including, of course, the perfect one for you!
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Normandie
Portland (OR) - United StatesThis place is like a tiny Normandy enclave on the West Coast of the U.S.A. A bistro atmosphere, simple yet elegant cuisine and excellent Calvados cocktails await you here…
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Le Bar Hemingway — Hôtel Ritz
Paris - FranceProbably one of the most mythical hotels in the world. Pop along to its Hemingway Bar (named after the famous writer who used to hang out there) and ask head bartender Colin Field to serve you the ‘Serendipity’, his signature cocktail made from Champagne and Calvados
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Le Dauphin
Breuil-en-Auge - NormandyFor chef Matthieu Le Guillois, Calvados is an “art de vivre”. Located a short distance from the Pays d’Auge distilleries, this traditional auberge offers a large selection of Calvados and several recipes in which the spirit plays a pre-eminent role.
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La Compagnie des Calvados
Honfleur - NormandySpecialising in Calvados, this wine and spirit store stocks more than 80 different Calvados including some very old collector’s vintages from the 3 Calvados appellations.
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Le Manoir du Lys
Bagnoles-de-l’Orne - NormandyYou can enjoy a lovely old Calvados at any time of day in the lounge bar at the Manoir du Lys with its English private club ambience and décor created by the Italian visual artist Aldo Paolucci. You can also sample the Michelin-starred cuisine of Franck Quinton, who manages one of the finest restaurants in the region.
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Nokka
Helsinki - FinlandAt this restaurant with its elegant décor and cuisine, you will find nearly 50 different Calvados lined up proudly behind the bar.
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