Absintherie des Cantons
Turning left onto Moeller Street, in the heart of Granby's industrial district, hides a treasure of Quebec's agri-food and artisanal scene: Absintherie des Cantons. The first absinthe distillery in Quebec, it offers some of the finest absinthes in the world.
Jean-Philippe Doyon, passionate about the history of absinthe, embarked on this adventure after studying the legislation in France and Switzerland and visiting some fifteen European distilleries. Upon returning to Quebec, he decided to create a family distillery rooted in Quebec's terroir. In 2017, with the help of his parents and business partners, he launched Absintherie des Cantons with three flagship products: Fleur Bleue absinthe, Joual Vert green absinthe, and Wendigo sea buckthorn gin.
Meet them with this signature tour
The Prohibition Tour - Discover Granby and its region
Description
From barley to pint, from syrup to bottle or from hive to glass, this tour of three alcohol producers in the Granby region will lead you to discover alcohols and spirits that were once illegal, but which we love today!
Your day will begin in the heart of Waterloo, at the Robin - Bière Naturelle microbrewery, where beer is crafted like wine, with the cellar at the heart of their business model. The team will introduce you to their brewing process, emphasizing the slowness that allows for beers with an aromatic and wild profile resulting from their aging in barrels for 3 to 24 months, followed by another 6 to 8 weeks in bottles.
Next, head to Shefford to meet Charles Bourassa, owner of the Shefford Distillery, the first producer of Acerum in Quebec, a spirit made from the fermentation and distillation of maple reductose. During your visit, you'll discover how it's made, as well as how their vodka, whisky, and maple cream are made. Plus, you'll have the privilege of enjoying a gourmet aperitif filled with delicious local charcuterie and cheese. A perfect pairing with the distillery's products!
Finally, the tour will end in Sainte-Cécile-de-Milton at Miel Fontaine, where you'll discover mead. During your visit, owners Jacques and Louise will introduce you to the richness and history of this ancestral beverage made from fermented honey.
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Absintherie des Cantons: Excellence from the field to the bottle
By turning left onto Moeller Street, in the heart of Granby's industrial district, you wouldn't suspect you'd stumble upon a little gem of Quebec's agri-food and artisanal scene. However, like ...