France, renowned for its wine and champagne, also boasts a rich tradition in wheat-based spirits. These alcoholic beverages, often overlooked in favor of their grape-derived counterparts, offer a unique taste of French terroir and craftsmanship.
The production of wheat alcohol in France boasts a centuries-old heritage. What began as a practical solution for utilizing surplus grain harvests has matured into a respected craft. Today, French Wheat Alcohol serves as a preferred base for premium distilled spirits like Vodka and Gin.
What is French Wheat Alcohol?
French Wheat Alcohol is a premium distilled spirit crafted primarily from whole wheat grains harvested in the Champagne and Ardenne regions. The ingredients are GMO-free and fully sustainable, per the EnR European Directive.
While not as renowned as French wine or Cognac, Wheat Alcohol plays a significant role in the spirits industry and is gaining recognition for its quality and versatility. Its smooth texture and clean taste are prized, making it an excellent foundation for straight consumption, new spirits, and cocktails.
The production of this Grain Neutral Spirit combines traditional farming practices with modern distillation techniques. At Sasma BV, we partner with experienced distillers, reflecting France's agricultural heritage and expertise in spirit-making. The production of French wheat alcohol involves several key steps:
- Our distillers select high-quality, certified GMO–free wheat from the Champagne and Ardenne region of France.
- The wheat is milled and mashed to extract fermentable sugars.
- The batch undergoes sieving to separate flour from bran before fermentation with carefully selected yeasts.
- French Wheat Alcohol is distilled five times–often using traditional copper stills–to obtain the purest alcohol grade.
- The spirit is then stored and matured.
Add French Wheat Alcohol To Your Portfolio
For distillers seeking to source a premium neutral base spirit or expand their product range, our French Wheat Alcohol is the ideal solution. By incorporating it into your distillation process, you're not just choosing a base spirit: you’re tapping into centuries of French expertise in agriculture and spirit production. This can translate into higher quality products and, potentially, a stronger market position for your brand.
Consistency and Quality: This spirit has a clean, smooth profile that allows other flavors to shine without unwanted undertones. Produced under strict quality controls, French Wheat Alcohol offers a consistent base for your products.
Unique Terroir: We only use wheat from specific French regions, adding a subtle yet distinctive character to your spirits.
Smoother Texture: French Wheat Alcohol is known for its exceptionally smooth finish, whether sipped neat or used in cocktails.
Efficient Production: Leverage it as a base–neutral spirit and streamline your production process for flavored spirits or liqueurs.
Get Started at Sasma
If you are looking for a supplier of bulk premium alcohol, bulk organic alcohol, and bulk spirits, Sasma is the right partner for you. We are committed to delivering the best. We supply Wheat Alcohol ready-to-ship in 25,000 litre ISO tanks,1000 litre IBCs, and 200-250 litre HDPE drums upon request. To learn more about our barrels or barrel-aged spirits, get in touch with our team.
