OUR HISTORY
A distillery with a unique decor, quality products, and a passion shared with the general public, our artisanal and independent distillery offers you a unique experience to discover the nobility of spirits.
En tant qu'artisan producteur, nous sommes fiers de notre indépendance qui nous permet de distiller nos spiritueux sans aucun compromis. Cette autonomie nous permet de suivre notre propre vision et de garantir la créativité et l'authenticité de nos produits.
OUR HISTORY
Come and discover the history of our distillery in 5 key dates
A PLACE,
A STORY
The Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec opened its doors in the center of the capital, in the historic district of Louvre.Why L'Arbre Sec? Simply because we are located at 52 rue de l'Arbre sec, a Parisian street steeped in history.
Tout simplement parce que nous nous situons au 52 rue de l’arbre sec, une rue parisienne chargée d’histoire.
This small street in the first arrondissement was once a place of torment: the dry tree was the nickname given to the gallows that were erected there for a long time. During the plague epidemic that hit Paris in the 1550s, the Rue de l'Arbre Sec was also the place where numerous bodies were stored. Despite this history full of morbidity, we chose not to ignore it.
Pendant l’épidémie de peste qui frappa Paris dans les années 1550, la rue de l’arbre sec fut également le lieu d'entreposage de nombreux cadavres.
Malgré cette histoire empreinte de morbidité, nous avons choisi de ne pas l’ignorer pour autant.
OUR ALEMBIC
Who says distillery, says still. And for our still, we chose the best possible quality by sourcing from the famous German brand Holstein. Founded in 1958, in the Lake Constance region, this family business has established itself as a global reference for the manufacture of handmade stills.
We chose a hybrid still, combining a traditional pot still base with a column. This configuration gives us great flexibility in our production process, allowing us to explore numerous styles of spirits.
For more technical details, it is a copper still with a capacity of 150 liters, with electric heating in a water bath. It is equipped with a concentration column with 5 trays, as well as a deflegmator and a catalyst, a proudly patented part of the Holstein company. In other words, this installation allows us to obtain rich and complex distillates; and also a versatile use to produce a wide range of spirits.
En d’autres mots, cette installation nous permet d’obtenir des distillats riches et complexes ; et aussi une utilisation polyvalente pour produire un large panel de spiritueux.
For the distillation of gin in particular, we also chose an herb basket in the cucurbite, as well as a “carter head” with another basket between the capital and the condenser, in order to be able to practice a more delicate distillation for flowers or plants with fresher aromas.
THE DISTILLERY TEAM
Each member of our team is driven by a genuine passion for spirits, combining professional expertise and genuine love for their profession. You can count on our team to lead you to memorable experiences, because your satisfaction is our top priority.
Vous pouvez compter sur notre équipe pour vous conduire vers des expériences mémorables, car votre satisfaction est notre priorité absolue.
She then decided to train in the art of distillation with a vintage boiler and followed the courses of the International Spirits Center in Cognac (CIDS). Her path finally led her to the Ergaster distillery, where she became a production manager for two years. Back in Paris, Charlotte then worked for La Maison du Whisky, where she was responsible, among other things, for the selection of casks for certain prestigious whiskey bottlings.
After professional experiences in France, New Zealand and California, it was while traveling the British Isles that she fell in love with the world of spirits and cocktails, and was particularly passionate about gin. She then decided that she wanted to create her own distillery in France, and left to train in England at the Silent Pool distillery.
THE PASSION FOR TRANSMISSION
Our corporate vision is to cultivate a passion for distilling spirits and transmitting knowledge. We believe in authentic exchanges with our customers during tasting workshops.
This autonomy allows us to follow our own vision and to guarantee the creativity and authenticity of our products.
Our distillery thrives in the cultural hustle and bustle of Paris, a capital where a myriad of artists, Michelin-starred chefs, creative bartenders and innovative minds coexist.
We draw our inspiration from the rich artistic and gastronomic scene that surrounds us, it is a real breeding ground for our creativity.
We collaborate with local talent, sharing our visions and ideas to create unique spirits, infused with the vibrant energy of this vibrant metropolis.
THE VINS&IDÉES GROUP
La Distillerie de l'Arbre-Sec is part of a group of several Parisian companies specializing in the sale of products and services in the alcohol, wine, spirits and local products sector.
Flexitarian catering - Eat local, Act global
@Terrestaiteur
http://www.terres-traiteur.com
Cheeses, wines and local products in the heart of Paris
@Fromageriedulouvre
http://www.fromageriedulouvre.com
Group selling goods and services around alcohol, wine, spirits and local products
@Vins&idees
http://www.vins-idees.com