Brand
Anisette (Floranis / Anis Gras)
Anisette (commercially known as Floranis or Anis Gras) is a historic anisette brand made from badiane (star anise). Born in Algiers and preserved with a traditional recipe, it is now managed by the La Martiniquaise group and available in commercial formats such as 70 cl and 100 cl.
- France
- Since 1872
The story
The recipe behind the product was brought to market by the Gras brothers in Algiers in 1872; the product is commonly known as Anis Gras and later adopted the name Floranis. Over time the brand came under the management of the French group La Martiniquaise, which maintains it as a historic reference among white anisés.
Production philosophy
To preserve a historic recipe and the purity of the anise flavour: the brand highlights the use of star anise without added colourings or additives, focusing on the freshness and simplicity of the aromatic extract.
Territory
Origin Algiers (Algeria); brand today managed and distributed by the French group La Martiniquaise.
Awards and recognition
Silver Medal – Concours Général Agricole 2016
Production method
Produced from badiane (star anise) distilled according to a traditional family recipe handed down by the Gras family; the formula is described as free of colourings and additives and characterised by crystalline transparency.
Distillation
Distillation of badiane (star anise) according to the brand's traditional recipe.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- Categories
- anisette
- anise liqueurs
- historic liqueur brand
- Raw materials
- badiane (star anise)
- Representative products
- Anisette Gras Floranis 100cl
- Floranis Anisette 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Historic origin in Algiers, 1872.
- Traditional recipe based on star anise (badiane).
- Product described as free of colourings and additives.
- Typical strength 45% ABV; available in 70 cl and 100 cl formats.
- Silver Medal at the Concours Général Agricole 2016 (mentioned in the brand's sources).
Products from Anisette (Floranis / Anis Gras)
Full collectionThere are currently no products available from this producer.