Guillaumette génépi: origins and a guide to choosing a bottle
De Michellot
Guillaumette génépi is a liqueur associated with the Hautes-Alpes. Guillaumette and De Michellot are separate brands. This guide helps identify the bottle you are looking for and distinguish the producer's information from general comparisons between génépi liqueurs.
A history linked to the Hautes-Alpes
The brand's official history page connects the origins of Guillaumette génépi with Prapic, a village in the municipality of Orcières. Consult the producer's publications for its history and methods; they do not automatically describe other génépi liqueurs.
Traditionnel and Dry
The Guillaumette catalogue distinguishes Traditionnel and Dry products in several formats. Dry is part of a specific product name: compare sugar, strength and composition using the relevant product information and labels, rather than drawing conclusions from the name alone.
Comparing two bottles
- Identify the producer and full product name.
- Check alcohol strength and volume.
- Compare price per litre, taking current sales conditions into account.
- Choose according to the intended use: sipping, cocktails or cooking.
Colour, a mountain illustration or sprigs inside a bottle do not reveal its complete composition. A universal ranking of brands cannot replace a comparison of specific products.
A génépi cocktail idea
One house suggestion is to combine 30 ml génépi, 10 ml lemon juice and 100 ml soda water over ice. Adjust the mixer to the bottle's flavour. This is not an official Guillaumette recipe, and the drink contains alcohol. Génépi syrup is a different ingredient.
Where to find purchasing information
For Guillaumette, consult the producer or relevant retailer to check stock, format and delivery. For our own product, see De Michellot génépi liqueur at 35% ABV. This page does not announce that our shop distributes Guillaumette or that the brands are partners.
For more detail, read our génépi guide and our guide to génépi syrup.
Please drink responsibly.
