Glendalough Double Barrel

The apples are mixed, crushed and pressed. The apple juice is fermented right out to give cider to be distilled. Double distillation is carried out 6 months after the fermentation has taken place. The first distillation gives the "petite eau" at 30% by volume and it is the second distillation, that of the "petite eau" which gives the Calvados.
Aging: Two years minimum. In toasted 400 l (88 imperial gallon) oak barrels, 50% of which are new.

TASTING NOTES :

NOSE : The rum has a smooth and rounded structure, characteristic of NAGA rums.

PALATE : Roasted flavors emerge and support the elegant notes of nuts, vanilla, and tobacco.

FINISH : The finish is long, with the whole experience enhanced by very elegant woodiness.

HEE JOY JAMAICA 2008 celebrates the magnificent terroir of Jamaica. This exceptional rum comes from a long fermentation and is entirely distilled in pot stills. It is then aged in bourbon casks for 10 years, reduced, and bottled in our cellars in Chevanceaux, in the Cognac region. A remarkable signature of the greatest Jamaican rum masters, enhanced by the expertise of Hedonits Spirits.

To make this extraordinary gin, Glendalough forage wild botanicals in the Wicklow mountains all year round. Geraldine Kavanagh, our full time forager, brings the wild, fresh botanicals to the distillery within hours of foraging where small-batch slow-distillation is used to tease out the delicate botanical flavours. Glendalough Wild Botanical Irish Gin serves the taste of 'a year in every bottle' and perfectly captures a place in time, with four seasons of foraging in wild Wicklow encapsulated in each bottle.

Cognac & coffee liqueur calls on Merlet’s expertise as both distillers and liqueur-makers, and showcases two after-dinner classics. Merlet partnered with Merling, a local coffee roaster from La Rochelle to select the origin and variety of the coffee (Brazilian Arabica) but also to work directly with freshly roasted coffee.

Since 2015, Merlet Saintonge Blackcurant liqueur (Crème de cassis de Saintonge) holds the Geographical Indication status, in recognition of a unique 30-years expertise in growing blackcurrants and turning them into liqueur. The Charentais terroir imparts unique properties to the Noir de Bourgogne variety, naturally rustic, and limits its yields.

TASTING NOTES:NOSE: A seductive bouquet that opens with floral and vegetal notes, dominated by the invigorating scent of citrus. The yuzu expresses itself with intensity, accompanied by a hint of orange peel and herbaceous nuances, offering a fresh and vibrant nose.PALATE: On the palate, the gin reveals an immediate freshness, balanced by a silky texture. The citrus fruits, particularly yuzu, blend with subtle peppery notes, while a hint of licorice brings a slight sweetness in the background, enhancing the complexity of this gin.FINISH: Round and smooth, the finish is long and soft. It leaves a silky sensation on the palate, marked by a delicate citrus persistence, offering a beautiful length and a harmonious balance.