Pastis - Clos des Spiritueux - Vintage 2021 - Peated Pastis - 45%
The Maison Ferroni is located in Aubagne in Provence, near Marseille, in the heart of a region renowned for its rich terroir. The distillery's headquarters are at Clos des Spiritueux, an exceptional estate dedicated to the art of artisanal spirits. Guillaume Ferroni, a passionate enthusiast of ancient spirits and aromatic plants, has created a unique range of spirits, blending history, Provençal cultural heritage, and treasures of the local nature. His selection includes rums, whiskies, liqueurs, and pastis, most of the plants being cultivated and harvested wild directly on the estate, thus ensuring incomparable quality and preserved authenticity.
The Pastis from Clos des Spiritueux is carefully crafted from fresh aromatic plants carefully selected from the estate's 7 hectares. These Mediterranean aromatic plants are enhanced by species grown in the estate's aromatic gardens, contributing to a rich and balanced blend. The manual harvest extends from April to October to capture the best of each natural ingredient. The plants are then macerated in large demijohns with a high-quality superfine alcohol. Each plant is macerated individually before a meticulous blending, followed by aging for one year in rigorously selected oak barrels that previously contained peated whisky. This process gives the pastis its unique smoky character and remarkable aromatic depth. Finally, the distillate is drawn off, then enriched with natural licorice and pure anise essence, before being reduced to the final alcohol degree, thus offering an exceptional pastis combining Provençal tradition and excellent distillation expertise.
