Lemercier Pastis 1811 (50cl)

Lemercier Pastis 1811 comes from the Lemercier Frères distillery, founded in 1811 at Fougerolles. Plants and spices, including wormwood, mugwort, gentian, liquorice and star anise, are macerated and then distilled at a controlled temperature. The distillates are aged for at least nine months in demijohns before blending. The nose shows delicate liquorice, with plants and spices in harmony. The palate begins with aniseed, moves to herbal and floral notes, then gives way to liquorice. It is fresh and balanced, with a long, subtle finish. Traditionally it is diluted with five to seven parts of cold water.