Distillery Profile

Distillerie Claeyssens de Wambrechies

Hauts-de-France · France · Founded 1817 · Depasse family (since 1998)

One of France's oldest active distilleries, founded in 1817 near Lille. Classified as a historic monument since 1999. One of the last two remaining genever (juniper spirit) distilleries in France. Diversified into whisky production in the late 1990s under the Depasse family (acquired 1998). Over 200 years of continuous distilling heritage. The genever-to-whisky crossover mirrors the Netherlands' Zuidam trajectory. Federation du Whisky de France member.

Production

How it's made

Founded: 1817
Owner: Depasse family (since 1998)
Status: Active
Water Source: Local Nord water

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