Distillerie Massenez ★ 4.5
Five generations of Massenez in Dieffenbach-au-Val, founded 1870. Eaux-de-vie and cremes from local fruit with the Miss Massenez boutique on site for tasting.
Tasting: Boutique Miss Massenez tasting Monday to Friday
Hepp family in Uberach since 1972, first Alsace whisky released 2007, copper-pot distillation of grain whisky and Vosges-fruit eaux-de-vie alongside a gin range.
Address: 94 Rue de la Walck, 67350 Uberach, France, Alsace
Five generations of Massenez in Dieffenbach-au-Val, founded 1870. Eaux-de-vie and cremes from local fruit with the Miss Massenez boutique on site for tasting.
Tasting: Boutique Miss Massenez tasting Monday to Friday
Founded 1962 by Gilbert Miclo at the foot of the Vosges in Lapoutroie, multi-still cellar producing eaux-de-vie, Welche's whisky, gin and the full Alsace fruit-creme range.
Tasting: Visitor shop with free tasting; guided distillery tour by reservation
Founded 1947 by Joseph Nusbaumer in the Ville valley, family distillery producing single-fruit eaux-de-vie and an artisanal gin botanicalised with Vosges plants.
Tasting: Guided distillery tour with tasting; reservation required
Founded 1958 by Fridolin Meyer in Hohwarth, son Jean-Claude launched the Meyer's Alsace whisky in 2007. Highest-medal-count distillery at the Concours General Agricole de Paris.
Tasting: Distillery visit with tasting; shop open weekdays
Musee des Eaux de Vie in an 1832 post-station building in Lapoutroie, operated by SAS Distillerie Paul Devoille. Eaux-de-vie tasting in the 30th most-visited Alsace site.
Tasting: Museum visit with tasting; reservations recommended in season
Wolfberger cooperative's eaux-de-vie line distilled at the Eguisheim site, single-fruit kirsch, mirabelle and poire william plus marc de Gewurztraminer aged in cask.
Tasting: Free walk-in tasting of eaux-de-vie alongside the wine range