As apples and pears are in season, and World Calvados Day is on the third Thursday of October, this is the ideal time to celebrate this brandy. But there is much more to this than UK consumers may realise, including its origins in Normandy, how it may complement iconic dishes such as tarte Tatin, and where to buy the best products. In this interview, founder of Norman Soul, Ted Guesnon (TG), discusses Normandy, Calvados and lower ABV alternatives (such as Sparkling Pear) with Palate editor J A Smith (JS), as well as ideas for pairing food with Calvados, cocktail recipes, the concept of the “trou Normand” and the challenges of running an independent international business.
