
Shrill carders are one of the rarest, and smallest, of all bumble bees, and they get their name from their distinctive high-pitch buzz
Avallen is a floral, fruity, and completely natural Calvados. Apples are the heart and soul of Avallen, with 40 different varieties used from 300 different orchards. We love apples so much, even our labels are made from them!
Produced entirely in the West of Normandy, Avallen is aged for two years in French oak before being bottled with no added sugar, caramel or boisé. In a category dominated by old-fashioned producers, Avallen represents a younger, fresher and more apple-filled future, with the health of our planet at its core.
Appealing to everyone from gin drinkers when served long with tonic, to those who enjoy their spirits brown, or even fruity cocktail fans, Avallen is perfect for mixing, as a refreshing spritz, or simply for sipping.
With no added sugar, minimal processing, and fiercely protected biodiversity within the orchards, the very things that make Avallen planet-positive also make it taste lush. A win for planet and palate!
Fresh apples with floral honeysuckle
A lingering toffee apple finish
Richly warming with a hint of vanilla custard
Avallen is a delicious and versatile spirit that’s designed to be mixed, whether that’s simply with your favourite tonic, in a cocktail like the Café au Pomme, or in one of our unique creations, like the Pritemps.
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Wild bee populations are in decline around the world, and if they disappear, our very survival as a species will be at risk. Our mission to save the bees is at the very heart of what we do.
Without our furry little winged warriors, there’s no coffee. You can forget about pizza, and say goodbye to avocado on toast for breakfast. There would be no lemonade, no fries or potato chips. No berries, chillies, cucumbers, and, most importantly for us, no apples.
And it’s not just the honey bee. There are 25,000 known species of bee, and it’s the wild bees, such as the beloved bumble bees and the freakishly large Wallace’s giant bee, that are most at risk.
We are a proud supporter of 1% for the Planet via which we donate revenue from every bottle of Avallen sold to a series of charities around the world that are championing the protection of bees, the restoration of their habitats, and the ban of harmful neonicotinoids.
Our first goal is to plant 10,000 flowering plants by 2022 thanks to our amazing flower-powered Beeboms as well as restoring wild meadows at the distillery in Normandy!
From blossom to bottle, we examine every aspect of our process, challenging ourselves
and our industry to “BEE MORE” – more than a refreshing drink, more than a great
cause, more than a neutral impact.
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Powered by blockchain and open data, we work alongside PROVENANCE a platform that gathers and shares key product information in a way that’s secure, trustworthy and accessible. Discover more about our transparent business practices here
Check out our ‘Avallen Apparel’ collection in collaboration with Tee Mill to brighten up your day with our ‘Bee Positive’ 2020/21 range! All our t-shirts are made from organic, recycled & recyclable circular fibre and printed in the UK in a renewable energy-powered factory. We're not shy about our love for those fuzzy little winged warriors, show your love for them too with our fabulous range of tote bags, t-shirts and sweaters and help us save them
Order hereTake one part France, one part Colombia and one part England, shake and strain and you get Stephanie Jordan, Avallen’s queen bee.
After forging a career at the world’s biggest spirits company as well as with small, independent wine and spirits businesses, Steph launched Drinking Out Loud, her own consultancy, and today works with some of the world’s most prestigious drinks brands.
Steph loves good cheese, Latin rhythms, regular yoga classes, and spending time with her family in the French countryside.
Hailing from the golden beaches of Cornwall, a region that shares a long connection with Normandy, Tim Etherington-Judge has had an extremely successful career in drinks. He has won awards as a bartender and held the role of global brand ambassador for a renowned whiskey brand. More recently, he founded Healthy Hospo, the hospitality industry’s leading health and wellness platform.
When not trying to save the bees, Tim can be found cycling, running, or generally doing as much sport as he can cram into his day.