And a lover of liqueurs and brandies more

[obelix]

Hello,

I had already subscribed to this forum in October 2009 but as I am hardly come and that since he's like to be a reorganization of the site and forum, my username was deleted but it is not important and I represents me.

I'm French and I have difficulty with English. I use the Google translator and this is why my text may seem strange to you ... I am part of the Forum Francophone Belgian http://www.fairesagnole.eu/forum" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow I'm very active.

I am 68 years old, retired from the business since 2004 where I worked since 1968 on Bull and IBM mainframes in the areas of system and operation. Married with two grown children and grandfather of four grandchildren, I live in Provence (France).

I really enjoy making liqueurs and eaux-de-vie, I discovered that field for 6 years now, but as you probably know France has binding legislation on the subject I shall say no more in this presentation.

In 2009 I translated into French the entire site homedistiller of the time translation that has been placed on the site "fairesagnole" managed by Bujapat. I want to thank again Uncle Jess for her outstanding work and his permission to use it.

Given the language barrier I probably would not be very active on the forum but I am very keen to keep an entry.

See you soon.

[Odin]

Welcome (again)!

Living in the Provence? Now, that is not a bad place to live, I can imagine.

I have two questions that you can help me with, maybe.

First, the Provence is well known for its many herbs. I am an big fan of "Eau de vie de Genievre" (genever/jenever/gin) and always looking to try out some new herbs. Any advice, any suggestions on interesting herbs, Obelix?

Secondly, how would you define "Eau de Vie"? Like a distilate made from fruits, or grains, or both? Aged, unaged?

I hope you can shine your light on this!

A bientot!

Odin.

[Bushman]

Welcome back, I understand the difficulties with using google translater as many of our relatives are from Norway, Germany and one relative through marriage is in Turkey. Translating their Facebook messages takes time and is not always accurate. Love visiting your country and have travelled to many parts, cannot say which I like best as both Northern and Southern are vastly different and of course the wine country is also amazing!

[obelix]

Welcome (again)!

Living in the Provence? Now, that is not a bad place to live, I can imagine.

I have two questions that you can help me with, maybe.

First, the Provence is well known for its many herbs. I am an big fan of "Eau de vie de Genievre" (genever/jenever/gin) and always looking to try out some new herbs. Any advice, any suggestions on interesting herbs, Obelix?

Secondly, how would you define "Eau de Vie"? Like a distilate made from fruits, or grains, or both? Aged, unaged?

I hope you can shine your light on this!

A bientot!

Odin.

Thank you for your hospitality is very nice.

I'll try to answer your questions.

Provence is actually known for its many herbs, but are not necessarily intended to give herbs to flavor liqueurs. Rather, they are known to give flavor to food. I think particularly with thyme, savory and basil for example. With these three herbs I have not tried it yet, but I have tried many others like tarragon, hyssop, vervain, mugwort, tansy that I grow in my garden and others as angelica, coriander, dill that I buy in herbalism. These liqueurs are embellished with spices such as cinnamon, mace, vanilla, for example.

What I call water spirits is a distillation of fruits which are fermented as plums, quince, apples, etc..or a maceration of neutral alcohol with herbs and spices or citrus, this maceration back through distillation. Of course some of these water spirits are aged in oak presence or consumed without passing through a ton or chips. In all cases a period of a minimum of two months is recommended even if only to eliminate some compounds unpleasant taste and thus give a more "round" with water spirits.

I'll stop there my development, but if you want I could present my "productions" in other subforums more focused on this topic because I imagine that this space reserved for the presentation is not meant for that. Shows me which sub-forum I can offer some spirits likely of interest to you.

[obelix]

Welcome back, I understand the difficulties with using google translater as many of our relatives are from Norway, Germany and one relative through marriage is in Turkey. Translating their Facebook messages takes time and is not always accurate. Love visiting your country and have travelled to many parts, cannot say which I like best as both Northern and Southern are vastly different and of course the wine country is also amazing!

I'll try to get used to using Google translator, even if it is not easy because my English staff are not particularly good. I understand (version) but I write very badly (theme).

It is certain that France and particularly the place where I live is a country where we do and we appreciate wine. Thank you for your welcome.

[EINY]

Salut Obelix, et bienvenue sur HomeDistiller

I really must try making Cointreau, Grand M or even Mandarine Napoleon....

oh and Creme Violette.....

[Bayou-Ruler]

welcome to the forum

[obelix]

Thank you for your welcome messages.