Pastis 12/12 Recette Originale Concue a Saint-Tropez 45% Vol. 0,7l

Pastis 12/12 Recette Originale Concue a Saint-Tropez is a premium French pastis whose recipe was inspired by the traditional pastis blends of the Saint-Tropez peninsula. It is based on neutral alcohol, star anise, and licorice, complemented by selected botanicals and spices. The star anise is first distilled in column stills, followed by several macerations carried out in a specific sequence. A subtle hint of almond rounds out the composition. Pastis 12/12 is produced at Cristal Liminana, a family-owned distillery founded in 1884 and the oldest distillery still in operation in Marseille. The recipe also draws on Saint-Tropez’s historical connection to the Italian community, whose addition of Amaretto to homemade pastis later served as the inspiration for the well-known Mauresque.

The name 12/12 is also closely linked to the Southern French way of life: in petanque, a game is typically played to 13 points, which is why a 12–12 tie between the two teams represents match point. This theme is carried through in the extraordinary bottle design, whose cap is modeled after a petanque cochonnet and can even be removed for use in the game. The illustrations are by Saint-Tropez-based artist Quentin Monge and combine retro aesthetics with motifs from the Cote d’Azur. With an alcohol content of 45% and a volume of 0.7 liters, this pastis from Provence embodies a blend of regional tradition, artisanal production, and contemporary design.