Founded in 1870 in Alsace, G.E. Massenez remains today one of the last family-owned firms dedicated to the production of traditional, top-quality eaux-de-vies and crèmes. Massenez eaux-de-vie are double distilled, thus intensifying the fruit character. Approximately 20 pounds of fruit is required to produce one bottle of eau-de-vie. Traditionally, eaux-de-vie are consumed very cold, in a brandy snifter, after a meal. They can also be substituted for vodka in any mixed drink, or can be mixed with club soda or fruit juice for a different aperitif