12/12 Pastis de Saint Tropez Rendezvous en Terrasse 0,7L 45%

Aelred Pastis 1889 Provencal 0.7L 45% A spirit with tradition After the production, sale and consumption of spirits containing thujone, such as absinthe, were banned at the beginning of the 20th century, farmers from Provence secretly set about developing an alternative. This led to the creation of 'Pastis', which is derived from the French 'pastiche', which in English can be translated as 'imitation'. This Pastis consists of a certain basic ingredient, star anise. Its alcohol content is between 40 and 45% vol. It is important that the spirit can be called Pastis if it has a clearly perceptible aniseed flavour and uses natural extracts from liquorice. Other herbs and plants may also be used, so thyme, cumin and savory are usually found in the ingredients list alongside anise. Other guidelines for the designation as pastis are the glycyrrhizic acid content, which comes from the liquorice root, and the amount of sugar. Recommended consumption Pastis is usually served with ice-cold water. For this, the liquor is diluted in a ratio of 5 to 1 (water/pastis). Pastis is now also used as an ingredient in long drinks, e.g. in combination with bitter lemon or orange juice. In the south of France, and thus in the home of Aelred Pastis 1889 Provencal, another way of serving pastis has become popular. In addition to the ice water mentioned above, you also add a splash of syrup or liqueur.

Pastis Ardent 0.5L ORGANIC 45% What is Pastis? The word Pastis comes from Provençal and simply means 'mixture'. It is a special spirit made from anise that has its origins in the south of France. The main ingredient is star anise, which gives it its licorice-like taste. Other ingredients can include fennel, licorice and other various herbs, as well as sugar, water and alcohol. Pastis Ardent ORGANIC The Pastis Ardent is an organic anise-flavored aperitif that comes from Liège. In addition to the classic herbs such as star anise and licorice, up to 11 different herbs are used in this variant. They all give it its unique and characteristic taste.

Pastis 51, 1.0L 45% Pastis 51 is the great rival to Pernod and Ricard and has been produced in Marseille in the south of France since 1951. Pastis 51 is a delicate aniseed spirit that is traditionally drunk diluted with ice-cold water.By adding water, the distillate turns emerald green.On the palate with delicate, appetizing notes of fennel, liquorice, star anise and a variety of aromatic herbs and spices.

Ricard Pastis Anissée, 1 L, 45% Anisées - spirits with a long tradition In the world of spirits, aniseeds (aniseed drinks) have an old tradition. Already 3500 years ago, some peoples valued the effect of aniseed spirit on stomach and intestinal complaints. Based on this long tradition, aniseeds can now be found in all parts of the world. While the Turks call it Raki, in Italy it is known as Sambucca and in Greece as Ouzo. Absinthe: Famous and infamous The most famous and at the same time most infamous spirit made from anise is absinthe. Absinthe, which appeared as a healing elixir towards the end of the 18th century, reached its peak in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries as an important source of inspiration for artists and writers. After absinthe was banned in 1915 because of its alleged hallucinogenic effects, people looked for alternatives. Paul Ricard reinterprets absinthe The Frenchman Paul Ricard finally brought pastis onto the market in 1932. The production of this spirit is based on triple-distilled neutral alcohol, which is mixed with anise, star anise, liquorice and other herbs. It does not contain the active ingredient thujone, which is responsible for the effect of absinthe. Pastis Ricard quickly developed into one of the most popular aniseed drinks in the world and is traditionally drunk diluted with water. When diluted in this way, the pastis is colored milky by the so-called "Louche Effect". Pastis Ricard offers intense aniseed aromas with clear notes of liquorice and herbs. The self-respecting Parisian doesn't drink Pernod, he drinks Ricard!