Aix-en-Provence: Pastis Workshop, Tour and Tasting

Bouches-du-Rhône, Marseille

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Create your own pastis at the Garagaï Distillery. Come smell and understand this iconic drink and make your own recipe in a 37.5 cl bottle.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a friendly, fun and creative experience
  • Discover all the secrets of pastis
  • Take your own tailor-made pastis home with you

Description

Create your own custom pastis in a real distillation workshop!

You will start with a visit to Maixent's workshop, surrounded by copper stills and bottles of flavorings. You will discover the secrets of distillation and the plants that make up this iconic spirit.

Then it's time for the tasting! You will taste several pastis from different distilleries to compare the aromatic profiles and refine your palate. The goal: to identify what you like in order to create your own blend.

Accompanied by Maixent, you will carry out your maceration using plants measured to the milliliter. You will gradually build your recipe, experimenting with balances and aromas.

You will leave with a 37 cl bottle of your personalized pastis, ready to be enjoyed with a splash of chilled water!

Includes

  • Tour of the distillery and stills
  • Explanation of pastis, its definition, its production process and its history
  • Tasting of various artisanal pastis
  • Creating your own recipe (aromatic plants, anise, licorice, sugar, adjusting the alcohol content to the right level)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You will visit Maixent's distillation workshop, learn about pastis ingredients and distillation, and taste various pastis to create your own custom bottle.

The workshop is held at Maixent's distillation workshop located in Marseille.

The duration varies; check the website for the current length of the experience.

The workshop is open to adults interested in learning about pastis and its production.

No prior knowledge is needed; the workshop is suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Yes, you can take home your own tailor-made pastis bottle made during the experience.

You will taste several pastis from different distilleries to compare their aromatic profiles.

Advance booking is recommended to secure your spot; check the website for availability.

This workshop is intended for adults only, as it involves alcohol tasting.

Casual, comfortable clothing is recommended; protective gear will be provided if necessary.

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