In Brassac-les-Mines, the Distillerie Volcanique produces craft whiskies, gins, rums, eaux-de-vie and liqueurs with an avowed short-supply-chain approach, “from field to bottle”. The visit helps you understand fermentation, distillation and ageing before tasting the house's bottlings.
Understanding how an Auvergne whisky is made
The guided tour explains the different stages of making whisky and other spirits, from fermentation to distillation. The team particularly emphasises the role of the raw volcanic water used in production.
A distillery based in Bayard
The site occupies the former hot chamber at Bayard, in Brassac-les-Mines. This repurposed industrial setting now houses craft production that aims to make the most of local Auvergne resources.
Tour and tasting in 2026
In 2026, the tour lasts around 1 hour 15 minutes and is listed at €15 per adult, including a tasting for those over 18. It is free for under-16s; young people aged 16 to 18 and students receive a 50% discount. Visits are by appointment, with advance booking.
What you taste
The tasting introduces a range wider than whisky alone: the distillery also makes gin, rum and liqueurs. The products available vary according to the current bottlings and ageing stages.
The real appeal of the venue is seeing a young Auvergne producer place whisky and other spirits within their full production chain, with a very concrete explanation of the origin of the raw materials and water.
