You have to hand it to the Bretons when it comes to inventing their own version of classic drinks. Now they've come up with their own version of the classic anise-flavoured spirit pastis from Marseille and Provence. And they've chosen the name Brastis: a blend of Breizh, the Breton name for Brittany, and pastis. The tipple is the brainchild of La Maison Jouffe, based in Dinan, near St Malo. This applies to pastis," wrote the local La Provence newspaper on hearing of the rival aperitif.

Source: The Local February 21, 2019 15:33 UTC