I was talking to a friend last night who mentioned that he makes his own spirits, and it got me to thinking that maybe I should try. While in France a few years back we had some home-made tarragon eau de vie that I loved. Never... (4 replies, last updated by LulusMom November 17, 2009)

Apricot “brandy” isn’t really an eau de vie at all it’s just an infused alcohol. Try this recipe http://kansasa.blogspot.com/2007/08/worth-repeating.html (10 replies, last updated by isadorasmama November 22, 2009)

Hello all, I read in a magazine article awhile back about a new place that had something to do with douglas fir or pinewood (can’t remember but it was some type of wood) and right off of burnside in either NW or SW. Does... (5 replies, last updated by schoenick August 30, 2006)

Hi all. I’m looking for somewhere in the city (Manhattan or the boroughs) where I can talk to someone knowledgeable about grappas or some really cool eau de vie. It could either be a bar that had a nice selection and... (0 replies, last updated by corgette November 6, 2008)

Does anyone know where I can find Quince Eau de Vie in New York or Montreal? Or anywhere in North America?? Ever since St George stopped making it I haven’t been able to find any. Any help would be appreciated. (4 replies, last updated by Alan September 3, 2004)

So I was at this place in Amsterdam called the Garlic Queen, and on the dessert menu – along with the garlic chocolates and garlic ice cream – they listed something called garlic eau de vie, so of course I had to try... (9 replies, last updated by Robb S. September 14, 2003)

.00 or so/375 mL bottle). On first sip, it’s at least the equal of the Clear Creek [these guys boil some ultra eau de vie goodness in most flavors, though East coast prices are at least double midwest/west coast prices]... (0 replies, last updated by b grubbs November 10, 2002)

What are the best North American artisanal fruit spirits? Brandy, grappa, and eau de vie? I’m looking for as much info on artisanal North American fruit spirits as I can find. Thanks (6 replies, last updated by BeefeaterRocks January 23, 2009)

I am getting married in two months. My family has been saving for the occasion a bottle of eau de vie produced by a farmer in Normandie in 1965, a gift from an exchange student we hosted in the 90s. How do I determine that the... (7 replies, last updated by Joe H. August 26, 2004)

in the Dordogne a few years ago. The recipe calls for "eau de vie, pur fruit", which I take to be “pure fruit brandy”, but when I go to the store to buy such a thing there are too many options to choose from: should I... (14 replies, last updated by Abra June 29, 2002)

Aqua Perfecta Poire William (pear) eau de vie: Since Jorg Rupf first began St. George Spirits 25+ years ago, pear has been (IMHO) what he does best. This Poire can stand up as the equal of the finest eaux-de-vie offered from... (0 replies, last updated by zin1953 November 29, 2008)

in a lounge that serves good food (It’s a young-ish crowd). I was always a big Patria fan here in NYC, and like Alma de Cuba in Philly, so am hoping this is more of the same—if not better. Thanks! (0 replies, last updated by skigirl September 26, 2006)

If you’re ever in Philadelphia try Alma de Cuba on Walnut St. (our “restaurant row”). Rodriguez’s latest (I think) venture. Beautiful setting along with modern interpretations of Cuban food. Expensive, but... (4 replies, last updated by foodsie September 8, 2002)

What happened to it? It’s closed...? We’ve been there once for late night tails and loud music, but we heard that food is not bad, however rumours are circulating that Eau it’s done. We’ll call them at less... (7 replies, last updated by What? August 5, 2004)

La Vie serves taditional French cuisine: French onion soup, escagot in garlic butter, duck a l’orangerie, cog au vin, rack of lamb.....you get the idea. The food is good with very reasonable prices. It’s a gem in the... (9 replies, last updated by monkuboy January 10, 2006)