Pastis Prado 1L

TASTING NOTES:

• Colour: Pastis Prado 1L is a deep amber in the bottle, with a milkier appearance after addition of water.
• Aroma: The keynote of anise is complemented by notes of cardamom, oregano, and violet.
• Taste: Strongly flavourful, earthy, with a slightly bitter and refreshing finish. A classic expression of a Pastis de Marseilles.

PRODUCER: Slaur Sardet, created in 1972 when two century-old companies completed a merger. It is one of the foremost manufacturers of alcoholic beverages and syrups in France, and bottles both its own branded products and those of others. Slaur Sardet is conveniently located in Le Havre, near to France's largest container port.

COUNTRY: France

PRODUCTION DETAILS: The key ingredient in pastis is star anise, an Asian herb, with additional flavor from licorice root. In the past, pastis was created from individually selected herbs, an intense and intimate method of production. In modern times, a base alcohol tends to be infused with more industrially prepared extracts and essences, but the results are no less satisfying. Pastis is a liqueur, and therefore bottled with sugar. Served icy cold and with or without water or ice, it is a lovely refreshment on a hot day, but it can also, perhaps surprisingly, be used in cooking. Some Marseille restaurants add a good splash of pastis to their fish stew or use it to flambée prawns or other shellfish. It also makes a distinctive and delicious additive to cakes, cookies, and desserts.

ALCOHOL: 45%