Henri Bardouin Pastis
Henri Bardouin Pastis
$100, 45% alcohol, www.pastishenribardouin.com. Importer: Cerbaco Distribution www.cerbaco.com.au
The artisanal go-to. Established in 1990, Henri Bardouin is owned by Distilleries et Domaines de Provence located in Forcalquier in the Provençal Alps. It contains more than 65 herbs and spices, and a lower extract of liquorice root and sugar content (than the minimum prescribed by the EU). It’s pale yellow in colour, turning into white opal stone with water. It tantalises with a strong herbaceous edge of a star anise base, aromatic candle notes, citrus, lemongrass, waxy lemon skin, and sweet orange. This is satisfying in every way: well-balanced, refreshing, and lifted, making for a complete flavour. Pure joy.