Pastis from Bardouin
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Pastis Henri Bardouin
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Pastis Henri Bardouin
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Pastis Henri Bardouin is a French pastis from Bardouin, bottled at 45% alcohol. The available information is concise, but it gives the essentials clearly: a French origin, a defined pastis style and the Bardouin name on the label.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we would present to customers specifically looking for Bardouin or for a French pastis with a firm alcoholic strength. As no additional production story or tasting description is supplied, the presentation stays close to the confirmed facts rather than adding unsupported detail.
No specific tasting notes have been provided for Pastis Henri Bardouin. For that reason, we do not describe aromas, palate development, texture or finish beyond what is supported by the available product (…)
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about aniseed drinks
What is Raki?
Raki is a traditional Turkish drink, often referred to as "the lion's milk" because of its milky colour when water is added. It is usually made from grapes or sultanas, with the addition of anise seeds. Raki is often drunk as an aperitif and goes well with mezes, small snacks popular in Turkish cuisine.
What is Pastis?
Pastis is a popular French aperitif drink that originated in Provence. It was developed as a replacement for absinthe, which was banned in the early 20th century. The drink is based on star anise, liquorice and various herbs. When water is added to Pastis, the colour changes to a milky white, similar to Raki.
What is Sambuca?
Sambuca is an Italian liqueur with a strong anise flavour and a sweet profile. It is often drunk straight, with three coffee beans in it, symbolising health, wealth and happiness. Sambuca can also be served flambéed or as an additive in coffee.
What is Ouzo?
Ouzo is a Greek anise liqueur distilled from grape residues and flavoured with anise and other spices. Like Raki and Pastis, Ouzo turns into a milky substance when mixed with water. It is often enjoyed as an aperitif and goes well with Greek mezze.
What are the similarities between sambuca, raki, pastis and ouzo?
The most obvious common feature of these drinks is their anise flavour, which gives a sweet, aromatic and sometimes slightly sharp note to the drink.
In addition, Raki, Pastis and Ouzo share another common feature: their reaction to water, where they take on a milky colour through a process known as "louche". This phenomenon occurs when the essential oils in anise, which are soluble in alcohol but not in water, form emulsions.
What are the differences between sambuca, raki, pastis and ouzo?
Raki, Pastis and Ouzo have strong similarities, especially when combined with water. However, Raki often has a slightly stronger anise flavour, Pastis can have liquorice notes and Ouzo has a characteristic Greek spiciness.
The sweetness and ability to detect coffee beans makes Sambuca easier to distinguish from the other three anise drinks.
