Absinthe Production TV Shoot, Behind the Scenes

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More Behind the Scenes from our shoot with WGNO-tv, ABC channel 26 in New Orleans. Molly Rosenblatt interviews distiller Jascha Jacobson regarding the fine points of absinthe production.

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WGNO TV Shoot

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Behind The Scenes shot with Molly Rosenblatt from WGNO. We enjoyed a great visit with Molly and her camera man, Ethan, and got some shots as the video camera rolled. Jascha explains the distillation process in our main still.

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Alcohol Filter Loop-de-loop

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Good results from the filter’s debut run. Excellent filtration, but a few engineering refinements are in the works for even better performance.

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Local Absinthe & Red Tape: Nola Defender weighs in

Local absinthe & the perils of red tape. Nola Defender gives us some kind words.

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See also: The Ways of Absinthe Production are fraught with Red Tape.

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Press Doubleheader on Nola.com – SB 64

Our press hits runneth over with two mentions this weekend; the second coming in this nola.com article on SB 64.

Regarding Senate Bill 64, which “provides for issuance of certain retail permits,” I encourage everyone to read the exact text of the old law and new law. Attentive readers will note some surprising provisions in the “struck out” portion of LA RS 26, 85.1. The old law only allowed one distillery, ever, to sell onsite. The new law levels the playing field.

Beginning this August 1st, SB 64 allows distilleries to obtain a Class A permit (bar, restaurant) or a Class B permit (package store), or even both permits. For now, we will apply for the Class B permit to allow on-site sales of sealed bottles.

The “Wall of Fame” – our collection of permits. We’re looking to find a spot for our class B permit soon.

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Another Step Closer – Nola.com breaks the news

Todd Price gives us some nice press regarding our latest progress at Nola.com.

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Absinthe Still

Our 30 gallon absinthe still. The condenser was locally fabricated and the electric control panel was built in-house.

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Atelier Vie Opens “Liquor Studio” in Mid City

City’s Newest Distillery is Fully Licensed and Ready to Begin Distilling

June 28, 2012 – New Orleans, LA

New Orleans’ newest distillery, Atelier Vie, LLC, announced today that the company has received all necessary permits to begin distilling.

“This is a huge milestone,” Atelier Vie’s Jedd Haas noted. “Our main still is fully operational, and we look forward to starting production. There are still a few more regulatory hurdles ahead of us; once past them, we look forward to introducing New Orleans to our products.”

Atelier Vie was founded in 2011 to address the need for a greater variety of locally produced distilled spirits. “There’s plenty of interest in alcoholic beverages here in New Orleans, but we noticed that very little is actually produced here. Atelier Vie fulfills that desire to produce new styles of indigenous liquor,” Haas continued.

Brand spokeswoman Toulouse Red was also piqued by the news. “Toulouse Red is everywhere,” she noted self-referentially. “But soon, I’ll be street legal; and will be meeting the absinthe lovers all over town.” Toulouse Red was last seen heading towards the French Quarter on her Vespa.

At the distillery, supplies are arriving and the distilling krewe is busy with their custom-fabricated stainless and copper still.

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Sight Glass To The Distilling Floor

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The Alcohol Filter

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The alcohol filter cools down before the journey to the distillery.

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