Producer
Spiritique
French brand creating spirits based in the Angoulême/Cognac area, known for Yu Gin and its alcohol-free version Yu No. Focuses on distinctive design, natural ingredients and a creative approach to product formulation.
- Angoulême · Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Charente / Cognac area) · France
- Since 2018
- 2 products
The story
Spiritique was founded in 2018 by three industry professionals with extensive experience in distillates: Stéphane Aussel, Laurent Berriat and Olivier Hidier. The company operates as SPIRITIQUE SAS based in Angoulême (Cognac/Charente region) and offers products conceived and made in France, combining tradition with an innovative approach to spirits creation.
Production philosophy
A pursuit of authenticity and creative simplicity: products conceived as unique sensory experiences, with strong attention to packaging design and the use of natural ingredients. For Yu Gin the philosophy is inspired by the Japanese wabi-sabi, which values beauty in simplicity and imperfection.
Territory
France — Angoulême area / Cognac region (Charente department), operations and production in France.
Awards and recognition
Wine Enthusiast: 94 points (rating cited for Yu Gin, 2021).
Production method
Spiritique products are conceived and produced in France. Yu Gin is described as distilled with juniper berries and other botanicals such as yuzu, Sichuan pepper, coriander and licorice; Yu No is presented as an alcohol-free distillate obtained from the distillation of fresh yuzu and other botanicals. For Yu Gin some sources indicate distillation in a pot still (mentioned specifically in some technical sheets).
Distillation
Distillation of the botanicals (juniper berries and other botanicals). For Yu Gin some sources describe the use of a pot still with double distillation.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Angoulême
- Categories
- gin
- yuzu gin
- non-alcoholic spirits
- French spirits brand
- Raw materials
- juniper berries
- yuzu (citrus)
- Sichuan pepper
- coriander
- licorice
- Representative products
- Yu Gin 70cl
- Yu No 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Yu Gin: gin inspired by the Japanese tradition of yuzu and the wabi-sabi philosophy.
- Yu No: alcohol-free distillate based on yuzu and botanicals, designed for mocktails and low-alcohol consumption.
- Strong attention to packaging design and product presentation.
- Products conceived and produced in France, with reference to the Cognac region for savoir-faire and blending.