OUR CONCEPT
As artisans, we are proud to be an independent company which allow us complete freedom regarding the spirits we distill. This autonomy allows us to follow our vision and guarantees the creativity and authenticity of our products. In the beating heart of Paris, our distillery represents the urban spirit by exploring two sides of it.On one hand, our distillery flourishes in the cultural effervescence of Paris, a capital where numerous artists, star chefs and creative barmen live side by side. We gain our inspiration in this rich innovative and gastronomic scene that surrounds us, this offers us a fertile ground for our creativity. We collaborate with local talents, and share our vision and ideas to craft unique spirits, infused by the boiling energy of this vibrant city.
On the other hand, we want our distillery to be accessible to all, by offering the opportunity to spirit aficionados to discover the art of gin distillation. We open our doors to curious visitors, dying to dive into the fascinating world of sprinting making. Our proximity with the public allows us to exchange with people, share our passion and pass on our knowledge about craft distillation. To us, having an inspired and urban distillery is Paris means being at a crossroad where influences, ideas and innovation meet.
OUR HISTORY
The genesis of our project in 5 key dates
A PLACE,
A STORY
OUR POT-STILL
There is no distillery without a still. And for our own still, we have selected the best quality possible in the famous German brand Holstein. Founded in 1958 in the Lake Constance area, this family business has become world renowned for the manufacture of craft stills. We have chosen a hybrid still, that combines a pot still base with a column. This configuration gives us a lot of flexibility when it comes to production, and allows us to explore a large range of different distillation styles.
On a more technical level, this is a still of 150 liters capacity, made of copper, with a water bath and heating jacket. It also has a 5 plate column, a dephlegmator and a catalyst, which is a patented technology of Holstein. In other words, this machine allow us to produce rich and complex distillate, and its versatility gives us the opportunity to distill a very large panel of spirits. For gin making in particular, we have chosen a botanical basket in the copper still, as well as a Carter head that contains 3 additional botanical baskets between the still and the condenser, which allow us to extract more delicately floral or fresher aromas.
THE TEAM
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.
