For Alain Rey, absinthe is first and foremost a family inheritance. Through his marriage into a lineage of clandestine distillers, he gradually entered a world shaped by discretion and endurance. His father-in-law, Roland Jeanjaquet, a respected specialist of the “Bleue”, transmitted to him the essential gestures, carefully guarded recipes, and a profound understanding of balance, including that of the Fée Vallonne.
With legalization, Alain’s commitment extended beyond his own distillery. In 2005, he participated in the founding of the cooperative Les Artisans de l’Absinthe, created to defend and promote the renewed legitimacy of the Green Fairy.
From the still of his father-in-law to his own workshop, Alain continues this lineage with conviction, welcoming visitors and sharing a tradition shaped by loyalty and experience.
