Where can I buy calvados?

You can buy calvados from its producers in Normandy, often at the distillery or farm, and from wine and spirits shops in many countries. When buying, check the appellation (Calvados, Calvados Pays d'Auge or Calvados Domfrontais) and the age statement on the label, such as VS, VSOP or XO.

Updated 2026-10-02

Key facts

Three appellations. Calvados, Calvados Pays d'Auge and Calvados Domfrontais are AOCs. [1] [2] [3]
Age on the label. Terms such as VS, VSOP or XO give the minimum age of the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend; the full list is in what calvados is. [4]
What it is. Calvados is a brandy distilled from cider and perry and aged in oak for at least two years. [5]

Where can I find calvados near me?

At the distillery in Normandy. Many producers welcome visitors; check opening hours before you go.
Wine and spirits shops. Wine and spirits shops often carry VS or VSOP; specialist shops may also stock Pays d'Auge and Domfrontais.
Online. Spirits retailers and producers' own web shops; check the seller's terms.

Related answers: what calvados is · how to choose the best calvados · how calvados is made

Find it on Cider Radar

Calvados houses listed: Calvados Christian Drouin, Calvados Pierre Huet, Calvados Roger Groult.
Normandy: 114 cider makers listed (as of 2026-10-02), many of them also distilling.
Glossary: calvados
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Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.

Questions

Can I buy calvados at the distillery?

Often, yes. On Normandy's Cider Route, some producers sell calvados as well as cider and pommeau. [6]

Does the age statement matter when buying calvados?

Yes: it gives the minimum age of the youngest brandy in the blend, from VS (at least 2 years) to XO (at least 6). [4]

Sources

Calvados (AOC) — INAO
Calvados Pays d'Auge (AOC) — INAO
Calvados Domfrontais (AOC) — INAO
Understanding the label — Calvados Nouvelle Vogue (IDAC)
FAQ — Calvados Nouvelle Vogue (IDAC)
The Cider Route — Calvados Attractivité (Calvados tourism board)