Velay verbena vs. artisanal verbena: what are the differences?
Is Velay verbena really different from artisanal verbena? Taste, origin, and production: we'll help you distinguish between these two liqueurs with French roots.
An industrial icon versus artisanal production
Velay verbena is produced by the Pagès distillery in Puy-en-Velay. It is emblematic of the Auvergne region and distributed throughout France. It is an industrial liqueur , produced on a large scale.
Artisanal verbena , like that of De Michellot, is made in small batches, with a rigorous selection of plants, without artificial colors or flavors.
Composition: between natural and added flavors
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Verbena du Velay : often colored, with sugar, neutral alcohol, natural or artificial flavors
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Homemade verbena : infusion or maceration of lemon verbena leaves, sometimes supplemented with lemon or mint
The green color of Velay verbena is often added . A homemade verbena is paler, but natural.
The taste: drier, more authentic
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Verbena du Velay: mild, sweet taste, lemony aromas easy to appreciate
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Artisanal verbena: drier, less sweet, finer and more natural aromas
The difference is obvious to a liqueur lover: the artisanal version offers amore marked complexity .
Why choose artisanal verbena?
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For the respect of the product: hand-selected leaves, slow infusion
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To respect your palate: no colorings, no artificial ingredients
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To support committed French producers
Michellot's Choice
At De Michellot, our verbena liqueur is an original recipe made with lemon verbena, mint, and lemon. Made in small batches in Lyon, it's perfect as a digestif or in a cocktail.
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From Michellot , house of artisanal French liqueurs.