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
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
Eau-de-vie museum inside an 1832 post-station building in Lapoutroie, run by Distillerie Paul Devoille. 30th most-visited site in Alsace with copper stills, antique presses and tasting bar.
Distillery tour at Miclo Lapoutroie walking through the copper-pot still, fruit fermentation room and barrel hall, ending with a guided flight of single-fruit eaux-de-vie and Welche's whisky.
A Lapoutroie eau-de-vie distillery, the historic heart of Alsatian fruit-spirit production, with kirsch, mirabelle, framboise and modern whisky alongside.
The list: A long-running Lapoutroie eau-de-vie distillery, with kirsch from local cherry orchards alongside whisky and gin in the modern range
Tip: Lapoutroie is the historic centre of Alsatian eau-de-vie; pair a Miclo visit with the village's farmhouse-cheese makers for a non-wine half-day.