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Dominique Ribéreau-Gayon Encounters

Jean Boyer, a touch of Scotland in Landes regions

The story of this artisanal company began 50 years ago, when Jean Boyer decided to import whisky from Scotland to the Landes region. He became a major player in French Scotch whisky distribution, supplying big names such as Bowmore, Bruicchladich and Glenturret.   Eager to make their own brands, Jean Boyer’s successors decided in 1994 to create a company based in Saint-Geours-de-Maremne, named after him. The company’s aim was to develop quality spirits, working closely with producers to “offer authentic products, produced using traditional methods and guaranteeing their excellence”. Under... Read more

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The Saint James Plantations celebrate 250 years of a remarkable history

Since 1765, Saint James has taken the utmost care in selecting the best sugar canes in order to produce rums with incomparable flavours. Saint James rums find their origins in...

Florence Castarède Encounters

Maison Castarède, a family adventure!

Florence, you are the sixth generation of Castarède, the specialist of excellence. Please tell us its DNA. Castarède is the oldest Armagnac trade house, founded in 1832, still independent....

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Château de Laubade

Interview of Denis Lesgourgues, co-owner with his brother Arnaud, and representing the 3rd generation. Please tell us the story of Château de Laubade. With 105 hectares...

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Paul Bourion, from racing driver to creator of flavours

Can you explain us the DNA of your brand? I have always been a sportsman, an alpine skier and a racing driver, with all the constraints bound to a strict lifestyle to manage my weight...

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Cognac d’Aincourt, the encounter with elegance!

Interview of Vincent Norguet, manager of Cognacs d'Aincourt   D'AINCOURT is a new brand of Super Premium Cognac. Can you tell us how it was created? D’AINCOURT is a six hand part of a Hors...

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