Absintherie des Cantons

Absintherie des Cantons is a family-run microdistillery located in Granby, in Quebec's Eastern Townships. The distillery was founded by Jean-Philippe Doyon together with his parents and business partners and began operating commercially in 2017.

Doyon's interest in absinthe began with a tasting in 2013. He subsequently studied the history and production of absinthe and travelled to France and Switzerland, visiting distilleries and learning about traditional production methods. After returning to Quebec, he established Absintherie des Cantons with a focus on producing spirits rooted in Quebec's terroir.

The distillery initially launched with three main products: Fleur Bleue absinthe, Joual Vert absinthe and Wendigo sea buckthorn gin. Its range later expanded to include Aquavit Belle-Isle and other spirits.

The distillery produces its spirits in small batches and describes its approach as slow and careful distillation. It also uses plants grown locally and harvested by hand. In 2022, three of its spirits received awards at the World Drinks Awards, including a Silver Medal for Aquavit Belle-Isle. Its Fleur Bleue absinthe was named World's Best Absinthe at the same competition.

Absintherie des Cantons remains a family business and operates a tasting room at its distillery in Granby.