Producer
Pastis
Pastis is the name associated with a line of pastis (anise aperitifs) on the market under labels such as Pastis Diamant Bleu 70cl; the product is produced in Forcalquier, Provence, by Distilleries et Domaines de Provence.
- Forcalquier · Provence - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (PACA) · France
- 1 product
The story
No official website exclusively dedicated to a brand called "Pastis" as an independent entity was found. The Pastis Diamant Bleu product is documented as produced by Distilleries et Domaines de Provence (Forcalquier), a company with historical roots in the production of Provençal aperitifs and liqueurs.
Production philosophy
Products linked to the Pastis Diamant Bleu name present themselves as an expression of Provençal tradition, emphasizing the use of local aromatic herbs and recipes inspired by the traditional Marseille pastis.
Territory
Provence (Forcalquier, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), France
Production method
Infusion of botanicals followed by distillation (infusion and distillation).
Distillation
Infusion and distillation
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Forcalquier
- Categories
- Marseille pastis
- herbal liqueurs
- anise aperitifs
- Provençal spirits
- Raw materials
- star anise (badiane)
- licorice (root)
- mugwort (Artemisia)
- grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta)
- aromatic herbs
- Representative products
- Pastis Diamant Bleu 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Distinctive azure-blue color (Pastis Diamant Bleu)
- Documented alcohol content 45% ABV
- Produced in Forcalquier by Distilleries et Domaines de Provence
- Opacifies (louches) when water is added