French whisky Archives - Paris • Cocktails • Bars

Buckwheat Whisky from Brittany with Loig le Lay of Eddu

Learn more about the only whisky that is made from 100% buckwheat in the latest episode of Paris Cocktail Talk.

Bourbon in France with Ashley Donahey

This month we interview Ashley Donahey to learn more about French versus American whiskey drinkers, the French roots of Bourbon and how she crafted an American whiskey to appeal to a French market.

Cocktail & Spirits News / Made in France

Eddu: 100% buckwheat whisky from Brittany

- January 23, 2021 - Forest Collins

Everyone knows about Brittany’s famous galettes made with buckwheat, but did you know there is a distillery making 100% buckwheat whisky?

Discover Alsatian Whisky at the latest tasting session of Les Passerelles

Discovery Alsatian whisky with the latest French whisky tasting at Les Passerelles

52 Martinis Paris Food & Drink Events January

Whisky Français Rendez Vous #4

Kick off 2019 with the latest edition of the Whisky Français series at Les Passerelles.

52 Martinis Paris Food & Drink Events November

French Whisky Meetup #3: Maison Benjamin Kuentz

Les Passerelles hosts another tasting of French whisky, this time featuring Maison Benjamin Kuentz and a special cocktail menu.

French Whisky

This month we’re talking French whisky! Did you know that whisky is not only the most popular spirit in France, but that the French drink more whisky than any other country?! (about 2.2 litres per capita annually as opposed to, for example, about 1.5 litres per capita in the US!)

French Whisky Tasting at Les Passerelles

Taste three different French whiskies and learn more about this very interesting category from the experts.

French Whisky Meet Up #2

9th arrondissement cocktail bar Les Passerelles hosts its second French Whisky meet up where you’ll be invited to taste three whiskies from Distillerie Miclo.

Paris Cocktail Talk Back Episdoes

Paris Cocktail Talk

The Pilot

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The Pilot

Jan 5, 2016 • 33:05

In the pilot episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we talk about cocktail trends and favorite Paris bars with local bartenders Thierry Daniel, Josh Fontaine, and Thibaut Neuman.
New Bar Openings

Jan 22, 2016 • 27:16

In this episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we explore what's new in the Paris cocktail scene and focus on new cocktail bars opening in Paris. We'll visit three bars that have recently opened (or reopened): Les Justes, Tiger, and Les Bains.
Paris Cocktail Week

Feb 5, 2016 • 37:28

In honor of Paris Cocktail Week, we caught up with some of the participants in this year's event to talk cocktails. From brand ambassadors to bartenders we get the low down on this annual cocktail event.
Brand Ambassadors

Feb 19, 2016 • 43:58

This week on Paris Cocktail Talk we're getting to know some locally based brand ambassadors to find out more about their favorite perks (and pitfalls) of the job and, of course, their favorite cocktails.
Single Spirit Bars

Mar 4, 2016 • 41:29

In this episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we get into single spirits bars. We'll talk bourbon at The Beast, rum at Mabel, and whiskey at Sherry Butt.
Rum

Mar 25, 2016 • 39:04

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about rum. We'll get into the history of rum, debates about sugar in rum, and great places to taste rum in Paris.
Tiki Talk Part I

Apr 8, 2016 • 16:34

In Part I of our Tiki Talk series, we'll be chatting with Scotty Schuder of Dirty Dick, artist Bai Tiki, and Alexandre Gabriel of Pierre Ferrand Cognac.
Beginner Bartender Basics

Apr 22, 2016 • 41:38

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about beginner bartenders. We'll talk with local shop owners and bartenders and get advice on how to start up a home bar and equip yourself to make cocktails from the comfort of your own home!
Tiki Take 2

Jul 15, 2016 • 40:59

Part 2 of our Tiki Series! We'll talk with art historian Carol Ivory, Tiki authority Jeff Beachbum Berry, and Cédric Caer, co-owner of Le Tiki Lounge in Paris
Rhum Fest

May 19, 2017 • 30:19

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about Rhum Fest 2017. We'll talk with some of the brand ambassadors present at the Fest this year, with a focus on Rhum from exotic places like Thailand, Mexico, and beyond. We'll also catch up with some of our favorite faces from…