Pastis 1811 by Distillerie Lemercier 500mL

Pastis 1811 by Distillerie Lemercier 500mL – Born in 1811, during Napoleon’s reign, the Distillerie Lemercier is one of the oldest family distilleries in France. Its history is closely linked to political events and the laws imposed on spirits. In this era, although Absinthe made many distilleries wealthy, it was accused of making people go mad and was the subject of heated debates, leading it to finally being banned in 1915… But a simple modification of the recipe allowed Pastis to come into being, and this is how the Distillerie Lemercier’s Pastis was marketed!This year 1811 represents a starting point for Distillerie Lemercier, but it is also the emblem of a family house that will have crossed Empires, Monarchies, Republics and other wars. The Pastis 1811 is full of history of France, and its handwritten recipe is only a perfect illustration of its authenticity. A unique Pastis, as much for its fine and delicate taste as for its history, through the centuries.