![]() ![]() Then there’s Framboise, a delicate distilled raspberry spirit. There’s also Abricotine, another DOC spirit made with luizetapricots – a French variety that’s acclimatized well in this area for the last 150 years. This is a registered brand and follows the DOC appellation regulations. Among the most popular is Williamine, a spirit made with local Williams pears. The distilled products, liqueurs and syrups made in Distilleria Morand possess the aromas and flavors of the fruits and herbs of the Valais mountain region. “ We are the only producers of Grand Saint Bernard according to a secret recipe, but we also make a hundred or so other distilled liqueurs” says Louis Morand, fourth generation, as he introduces us to a highly alcoholic tasting. This is a distillery founded in 1889 and that now markets over a hundred prime quality products. This liquor made from Alpine herbs and honey plus a pinch of saffron or chlorophyll (according to which version, yellow or green) is an exclusive Morand product. In Martigny, in the heart of the Valais Canton the best way to end an evening is knocking back a shot of Grand Saint Bernard, with the familiar Saint Bernard dog wearing a flask around its neck. ![]() A tasting primer amid Alpine cheeses and great cured meats. Located just a few miles from the Italian border, the Valais Canton in southern Switzerland is a perfect three-day vacation filled with breathtaking views and mountain flavors.
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