Distillerie GUY
Distillerie GUY
4.5
8:00 AM - 12:01 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 12:01 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:01 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:01 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 12:01 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:01 PM
About
Last distillery of Absinthe in Pontarlier, this is a family business for 5 generations (since 1890). You can attend the distillation in our centuries-old copper stills, and discover the bottling of our quality products: Pontarlier-Anis (unique aperitif made with distilled aniseed), absinthe, liqueurs and eaux-de-vie from plants and fruits (fir tree, gentian ...). Tour and tasting are free.
Duration: < 1 hour
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knightdiverx
Hinckley, UK65 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Travelled there specially to see the distillery, however it is very confusing just to find your way in. Having requested a tour I was told just to walk around and have a look. There was approx 3 barrels being filled, so went to have a taste. The annoyed women asked me why I wasn’t seeing the tour, so I was really confused. Try here we’re no signs of where to walk or any organisation to facilitate this. I got annoyed and left. I actually bought a bottle from the local supermarket instead just to get out of there. Was glad to leave after the annoying woman.
Written May 14, 2023
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Europeanrailwayman
Devon, UK29 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
This is one of two distillieries in Pontarlier producing Aniseed (Think Pernod) and Absinthe spirits and Liqueurs. We were a group of twenty odd people of 4 different languages but the guide coped very well with the help of other members ofthe staff and those of us who spoke more than one language. Generally the french are as bad as the English at not knowing other languages; but not here. The place is surprisingly small and it was quiote a squeeze to get us all in. We were taken through the history of making spirits and liqueurs; the banning of absinthe during the First World War (to much can drive you mad and it is rather adictive). Production was only allowed again a few years ago. We were told about the blending and maceration to make the liqueurs and shown how the 'green fairy' is produced in the ritual of pouring your absinthe over a spoon onto a lump of sugar. The range of products on sale was amazing, bur remember that all these spirits are very strong, so take it carefully!
There's a lovely old vine climbing up the wall of the adjacent office building.
There's a lovely old vine climbing up the wall of the adjacent office building.
Written October 2, 2014
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Written December 3, 2015
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Ray V
Epping39 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
A basic distillery of spirit. But an interesting place to visit to learn the full history of Absinthe. Also to see the many various styles of Abdinthe.
Written October 18, 2019
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Lapaget
Italy282 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Interesting visit, but more the final boutique to find gifts concerning absinthe for those who do not know it. Different solutions and different prices, liquor, glasses, book, etc.
And "guy" is not English as someone thought, but a local surname.
And "guy" is not English as someone thought, but a local surname.
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Written August 23, 2024
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Brigitte L
222 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Beautiful distillery with a large choice of products and a great welcome!
THANKS !!
Delighted with our visit.
Daniel and Brigitte
THANKS !!
Delighted with our visit.
Daniel and Brigitte
Written April 7, 2024
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Coastal52723212481
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Dec 2023 • Family
The discovery and visit of this know-how, which is more than a century old, is very interesting. The products offered (free tasting) are very varied and very refined. The prices are very correct. The team on site is passionate, adorable and welcoming. Not to be missed when passing through the region.
Written December 30, 2023
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FRANCETERRE
Meuse, France65 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The very warm welcome, the short visit with explanations and above all the tasting of 3 free products of their manufacture!
Written September 3, 2023
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rachel c
Langres, France11 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Quick visit with tasting. Pleasant site. I made a reservation but it is possible not to reserve. Small premises so in the event of a large number of visitors the tasting is noisy but remains pleasant.
Written August 30, 2023
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baba02
Chateau-Thierry, France137 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Very good visit and good tasting in 3 stages, frankly pleasant, it's a very pleasant visit, pay attention to the gram at the exit, LOL
Written August 30, 2023
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