Distillerie d'Isle-de-france

Company history

• Distillerie d’Isle de France was founded by three friends on a farm in Seine-et-Marne.

• The distillery was officially established in 2019, with the aim of creating spirits with a unique identity in a short supply chain and with local influence.

• According to the presentation, the distillery is described as an artisanal, creative approach and a “histoire d’amitié” between the founders, which also marked the beginning of a lifelong passion for spirits and local ingredients.

• The house highlights on-site production at the farm and ongoing development over the years with a continued focus on craftsmanship, quality, and local development.

Production details

• Notre Alambic Stupfler®: The distillery uses a single-column still from Stupfler®, which they describe as the world’s only of its kind. The still is energy-efficient and designed to produce distilled spirits without some of the traditional defects.

• Production philosophy: Production largely operates in a circulating short supply chain (circuit court) and focuses on controlling the raw materials close to the source. Olivier runs the farm and produces a large portion of the raw materials (barley, wheat, seagrass, sugar beets) on-site to ensure quality and self-sufficiency.

• Agroecology: Emphasis on conservation agriculture and agroforestry. Eleven hectares planted with agroforestry (trees and crops on the same parcel), as well as establishing an orchard and botanical garden to cultivate ingredients for the products.

• Raw materials and adjustments: For rum they use molasses and sugarcane from various sources (including Cuba and Laos) and maturation procedures are followed on site; cane sugar and spices are chosen carefully and largely on the farm. For gin and other spirits, fermentation of fruits and plant-based maceration are central methods.

• Special techniques: Use of the unique STUPFLER® techniques and single-pass distillation to preserve the true aromas and character of the ingredients.

Whisky products

• Prémices – New Make Maple-Rye (Edition limitée): New Make, which is the first “young whisky” stage that cannot yet be called whisky. Maple-Rye consists of malted rye (51%) and barley (49%), which gives characterful and spicy notes. After fermentation the distillate is aged for 6 months in a barrel that previously held maple syrup and stout. This constitutes the presentation’s first whisky-related project and points to future whisky productions.

• Mapple-Rye (New Make Maple-Rye) – Edition limitée: A limited edition of Mapple-Rye, representing premises for future whiskies and underscoring the continental concept (maple and rye/barley composition). Notes are suggested to be characterful and spicy, with clear maple sweetness and warmth from the rye.

• Note: The distillery states that this is “premices” (the first steps in whisky production) and describes six months of maturation for later whisky production.

Tasting notes for the whiskies

• Mapple-Rye (New Make Maple-Rye): Sweetness from maple combined with warmth and spicy notes from rye and barley; notes of maple syrup and stout cask aging, giving a continent-inspired profile and potential for further development into whisky.

Events and news

• Prix d’Excellence 2025 awarded by the Concours Général Agricole for the distillery, which celebrates overall performance and consistent quality over individual products.

• Products and editions: The front page shows the launch of Rhum Signature Môris (Edition limitée, 200 bottles) – highlights for their rum and aging in different wood types.

• Gin launches and awards: Gin Printemps won gold at the Concours Général Agricole in 2023 and 2024; Gin Automne won gold in 2024; these recognitions mark the distillery’s momentum in the gin segment and the overall quality profile.

• Le Nugroni: Le Nugroni is a collaboration with Petites Luxures and presented as a pre-ordered Negroni cocktail in a specially numbered bottle (limited editions), illustrating the company’s collaboration models and experimental approach.

• Current release status: Môris (Rhum Signature) is announced as a limited edition (200 bottles) and is noted as the final entry in the current lineup of offerings, underscoring a focus on craftsmanship and limited production.

The company’s philosophy and values

• Quality and craftsmanship: Distillerie d’Isle de France highlights its artisanal approach, use of unique STUPFLER® techniques, and a focus on “identité unique” in their spirits within a short supply network.

• Innovation: Emphasis on innovation through fermentation of fruits, plant-based maceration, and using the unique STUPFLER® distillation system to preserve aroma and complexity in their products.

• Sustainability and local focus: Their soil- and plant-based approach emphasizes strong local roots, agroforestry, biodiversity, and sustainable sourcing. They aim to be self-sufficient and focus on conservation agriculture and local development.

• Collaboration and community: The story of “histoire d’amitié” and partnerships (e.g., with Maria Loca and Petites Luxures) show a company based on sharing knowledge, shared passion, and creative collaborations.

• Accessibility and quality in circulation: Their work around the online store, regional distribution, and open communication shows a desire to make specialty spirits accessible while maintaining high standards.

Note: The summary is based exclusively on the information provided on the specified pages and reflects only information about Distillerie d’Isle de France and its products and practices.