Pastis - Clos des Spiritueux - 2019 - Bottle Crisis - 45%
The Maison Ferroni is proudly established in Aubagne in Provence, near Marseille, in the heart of a terroir renowned for its natural wealth and exceptional Mediterranean climate. The headquarters of this renowned artisanal distillery is located at the prestigious Clos des Spiritueux. Guillaume Ferroni, passionate about old spirits and the biodiversity of aromatic plants, has developed a diverse and unique range of authentic spirits, blending traditional know-how, local history, and Provençal cultural heritage. The Maison offers a refined selection of rums, whiskies, liqueurs, pastis, and many other creations. Most of the plants needed for these exceptional elixirs are grown and harvested on the estate, preserved in their wild state to ensure optimal quality and a truly natural taste.
The Pastis from Clos des Spiritueux is handcrafted from fresh plants harvested on the estate's 7 hectares. These precious Mediterranean aromatic plants are complemented by varieties carefully cultivated in the aromatic gardens of the Clos, reflecting a rich and preserved ecosystem. The harvest, entirely manual, takes place from April to October to respect the natural cycle of the plants. Each species is macerated separately in demijohns filled with superfine alcohol, ensuring perfect extraction of aromas and active principles. After maceration, the different extracts are carefully blended, then aged for one year in oak casks, giving the pastis a unique maturity and aromatic complexity. The distillate is then filtered before adding natural licorice and anise essence, a key element of this signature recipe, then reduced to the final alcohol level for a perfect balance between strength and subtlety.
The summer of 2021 was marked by a global shortage of raw materials, strongly impacting the spirits industry. Supply difficulties for wood, metals, plastics, and especially glass caused an almost total halt in production lines. Bottle suppliers could not deliver for several months, creating unprecedented tension on stocks. Faced with this major crisis, Maison Ferroni demonstrated agility and innovation by launching an exceptional limited series called "The Bottle Crisis!". This ephemeral collection is distinguished by the use of bottles with varied shapes and textures: square, round, asymmetrical, transparent or smoked, sometimes even borrowed from partner colleagues. No bottle is alike, making each one a unique object, identifiable only by a common label mentioning "The Bottle Crisis!".
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