Introducing Euphrosine Gin #9

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Introducing: Euphrosine Gin #9
November 25, 2013, New Orleans. Atelier Vie is pleased to announce the release of Euphrosine Gin #9. Inspired by the spirit of mirth and a street alongside the distillery, the story begins with a question of identity. The essence of gin is juniper, but beyond this essential ingredient, a blend of diverse elements builds the flavor. Euphrosine Gin #9 is pot-distilled in small batches from nine herbs and botanicals. What is the result?

“Euphrosine is a bold American-style gin with a well-balanced flavor profile,” said Jedd Haas, President of Atelier Vie. “It’s the result of a lengthy creative process to develop our version of this classic spirit. Our goal has been to create a greater variety of locally-produced spirits; with Euphrosine Gin #9, we’ve expanded our portfolio and created a new expression of gin for New Orleans,” Haas continued. Euphrosine Gin #9 is distilled by Atelier Vie in Mid City and bottled at 90 proof in 750 milliliter bottles.

Bottle Sale Hours at the Distillery
Euphrosine Gin #9 and the full line of the company’s spirits will be available at the distillery during Atelier Vie’s weekend Bottle Sale Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10-4. The retail price at the distillery is $30 for a 750ml bottle of Euphrosine Gin #9. Directions to the distillery. (Don’t trust GPS!)

The Company
Atelier Vie was founded in New Orleans in 2011 to create new expressions of indigenous liquor. Bringing together a shared love of craft spirits, coupled with a “do it yourself” attitude, Atelier Vie is pleased to release Euphrosine Gin #9 to the drinking public of New Orleans and parts beyond.

In addition to Euphrosine Gin #9, Atelier Vie’s spirits include Toulouse Red, a “new school” American red absinthe; Toulouse Green, a traditional-style green absinthe; RIZ, Louisiana Rice Whiskey; and Buck 25 “professional infusion grade” Vodka. Atelier Vie’s spirits are available in Louisiana, Arkansas, Illinois, and Washington, DC.

The Red Devil (aka Diavolo Rosso – shown above)
1 part Euphrosine Gin #9
1 part Campari
1/2 part Lillet Rouge
1/2 part Toulouse Red, Absinthe Rouge

Stir with ice, strain and serve up or on the rocks with a lemon peel twist.

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First Delivery To Arkansas!

What’s that? It’s a pallet full of Toulouse Red, Toulouse Green, RIZ, Louisiana Rice Whiskey, and Buck 25 Vodka! Where is it? It was just delivered to our distributor in Arkansas. Look for us soon in the Natural State!

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Summit Meeting with Go Nola & New Orleans Distilleries Article

We enjoyed a visit with Allison Alsup from Go Nola last weekend. Spirits were tasted and the origins of the distillery and plans for the future were discussed. Read the full article on Go Nola.

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The Story of Local Wormwood in Toulouse Green

Our Local Wormwood Plan began over a year ago, when we distributed wormwood seeds to local growers. Over the summer, we received the first harvests and distilled the first batches. The wormwood grew so well, our grower had surplus plants. We transplanted some of these first growth plants to a garden alongside the distillery. Visitors can commune with the wormwood planting during our weekend bottle sales hours.

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The first planting. After the plants stabilize in the new location, we’ll harvest the wormwood. Wormwood is a perennial and the plants will grow again next spring. The harvest will be taken inside to dry and used to produce Toulouse Green, Absinthe Verte.

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RIZ Flasks now available

RIZ: Louisiana Rice Whiskey, now available in 200 ml flasks. We just completed the inaugural bottling!
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RIZ back in stock

We just completed our newest bottling of RIZ, Louisiana Rice Whiskey. Visit us for your bottle.
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Bottle Sales Hours Update!

We are expanding our Bottle Sales Hours from 10am to 4pm, every weekend. See our Visit page for full details and don’t trust GPS directions! Available: Toulouse Red, Absinthe Rouge; Toulouse Green, Absinthe Verte; one last bottle of RIZ, Louisiana Rice Whiskey; and Buck 25 Vodka, 125 proof, professional infusion grade. Note: RIZ is currently sold out. More RIZ coming soon.

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Atelier Vie spirits are also available at Pearl Wine, 3700 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; Dorignacs, 710 Veterans Blvd., Metairie; and many other retail outlets. See our full list of retail locations.

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RIZ Spirit Run

Rice whiskey coming straight off the still at Atelier Vie in New Orleans. RIZ is handcrafted from 100% Louisiana rice at our Louisiana distillery. The spirit run produces high-proof whiskey, around 150 proof. Later on, we’ll adjust it down to 90 proof sipping strength and bottle it for you.

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Filling the first barrel of RIZ, Louisiana Rice Whiskey

The first barrel of RIZ, Louisiana Rice Whiskey, has been filled at the Liquor Studio. We look forward to the future results.
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Mashing Louisiana Rice for RIZ

To mash the rice for RIZ, we inject steam to cook and gelatinize it. Air-powered propeller mixer for breaking up clumps of rice, aka “ricebergs.”
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