Distillerie Janot

Company history

• Distillerie Janot was founded in 1928 by Alfred Maunier as a family business. Originally focused on the production of pastis and other beverages, the company has built a strong tradition and heritage as one of the few producers in the country still manufacturing Pastis.

• In 2007 the company was acquired by Serge Girardot and continued under the Distillerie Janot name. The location is Aubagne, where the distillery continues to carry on its historical heritage and product development.

• According to the text, Distillerie Janot markets itself as “N°1 des fabricants de boissons avec ou sans alcool” and has since established an organic line, available for about seven years.

Production

• Whisky production is represented by Whisky Main Fields Bio, part of the distillery's organic range.

• Main Fields Bio is a whisky with 40% ABV and a bottle size of 70 cl. It is described as part of an organic malt barley production.

• Distillerie Janot has established an organic line for about seven years, where malt barley and other ingredients are often described as organic or natural in their descriptions.

Whisky products

• Main Fields Bio 40% 70 cl (Whisky) – an explicitly named whisky product in the distillery's range.

• Note: The text only mentions this specific whisky product as the flagship product in their organic range; other whisky products are not specified as available for sale in the accompanying text.

Tasting notes

• Main Fields Bio is described as having a unique flavor potential thanks to organic malt barley, contributing to a distinctive and characterful expression. The tasting notes highlight notes such as orange zest, vanilla and roasted grain. The producer emphasizes “intensity, aroma and complexity” as important qualities of this whisky.

Events and News

• Latest news: Distillerie Janot is now present in Marseille in the historic Panier district, located near Place des Treize Cantons, surrounded by Maison de la Boule and Bar des 13 Coins. The Panier shop is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00.

• The distillery also has a shop in Aubagne (Address: 304 Rue du Dirigeable, ZI Les Paluds, 13400 Aubagne; Phone: 04 92 81 44 00) with fixed opening hours (10:00–19:00). These details constitute current news/updates in their profile.

Company philosophy and values

• Distillerie Janot emphasizes satisfying different tastes by offering a broad portfolio of products that bear “the taste of history in every sip,” and by preserving tradition and the distillery's spirit.

• Emphasis is placed on quality, craftsmanship and innovation, with a particular focus on historic products such as Pastis and the organic (Bio) range, which shows a commitment to sustainability and natural raw materials.

• The description highlights that the distillery aims to preserve the spirit of tradition while remaining open to innovation within their alcoholic and non-alcoholic products.

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