Reliquum has launched an apple brandy made with Opal apples grown on the producer’s Essex farm. Each 50cl bottle contains 28kg of apples, which would otherwise have gone to waste. The apple brandy is made by pressing Opal apples to make a cider, then an eau de vie which was put into red wine barrels at the English Spirit Distillery. The first batch is a…

Mackmyra has collaborated with a leading Calvados producer to create a limited edition seasonal whisky. Äppelblom (apple blossom), which is described as “a whisky reminiscent of spring and fresh green apples in both taste and design”, has been created by finishing the process in saturated oak casks which previously held Calvados. Mackmyra’s master blender Angela D’Orazio worked together with Calvados producer Christian Drouin and his…

Emporia Brands and Père Magloire Calvados have hailed National Calvados Week as a success and plan to run the promotion again next year. Wine Rack stores boosted calvados sales by 100% or more by promoting the apple brandy during National Calvados Week this month. They joined a number of independents who pushed calvados sales up with tastings, promotions and glassware giveaways. Soho spirits specialist Gerry’s…