Grand Opening Set for April 26th

Ricci Spirits has inaugurated its brand-new office, marking a milestone in the company’s journey. The official grand opening is scheduled for April 26th, and attendance will be strictly by invitation, requiring mandatory booking.

For those interested, details regarding the invitation process are available at the end of the article.

An Excellence and a Future of Innovation

Ricci Spirits still assembly at the new premises is still underway. The company is poised to introduce new and exciting developments in the world of spirits, including a fresh lineup of meticulously crafted beverages.

Ricci Spirits is the name of the holding company; there will be no bottling under that name, all production will be under Famille Ricci, Domaine Ricci, and the respective brand names produced on-site.

A Sensory Journey: New Spirits in the Making

Ricci Spirits is set to launch several unique products, starting with:

-Gin Blue Garden

-Pastis Le 132

-Limoncello Le Méditerranéen

-Eau de vie & Liqueur from Distillerie Azurea

The company’s whisky production is also in progress, with initial testing beginning immediately. The first batches are expected to be ready for tasting around September.

While the official name for the whisky remains undecided, the brand is dedicated to crafting an exceptional product.

Experiential Offerings: Distillery Visits and Workshops

Visitors to Ricci Spirits’ new office can look forward to an immersive experience, including:

-Classic and premium tastings

-Rum and whisky blending workshops

-Micro-distillation of gin

-Potential customized ateliers

In addition, the second floor of the establishment will serve as a training academy dedicated to all facets of spirits production, distillation, and marketing.

This initiative is spearheaded by Morgan Ricci and Cyrille Mald, with the goal of fostering knowledge-sharing among industry players.

Capacity and Special Releases

The new facility boasts a storage capacity of approximately 200 barrels or 50,000 liters of alcohol. While some special cuvées are in the pipeline, details remain undisclosed for now.

Strategic Shifts and New Directions

Domaine Ricci remains committed to its role as a 100% bottling company.

As part of a strategic revamp, the Zodiac, OVNI, and Exception series will be discontinued. In their place, two new continuous categories will be introduced:

-Rare Single Cask – Covering the full range, not just ultra-rare releases.

-Unic Blend – Featuring both aged and white spirits.

Vanuatu Bottling and the Nabonga Project

The company is also exploring a Vanuatu bottling project and the creation of a new brand, Nabonga. However, final decisions regarding this initiative are still pending.

Exciting Releases for Whisky Live

Domaine Ricci is expected to unveil new releases at Whisky Live, including potential new spirit categories that will further expand the company’s diverse portfolio.

With its unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, Ricci Spirits is set to redefine the landscape of premium spirits.

Stay tuned for more updates as they embark on this exciting new chapter.

26th April Grand Opening booking details:

Ask Jade at info@riccispirits.com

Ricci Spirits office details

609 route de la Roquette

06250 Mougins

+33 4 8393 8366

Famille Ricci

https://www.facebook.com/FamilleRicciRhum

https://www.instagram.com/famillericci_rhum

https://www.famillericci.com/

Domaine Ricci

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566438238365

https://www.instagram.com/domainericci

Ricci Spirits

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572887344083

Last night, TEP's co-founder had the absolute pleasure of diving into an exclusive Savanna rum tasting with the an incredible team or Rum/Spirits Geek at Ôté, a fantastic Réunionese spot in Paris.

The lineup? PURE FIRE 🔥

We tasted three released bottles and got a sneak peek at five hidden-labels, with four of them set to become the Unshared Cask 2025 series. Each bottle told its own story, ranging from tropical intensity to refined elegance. Here's the recap!

RELEASED BOTTLINGS

🥃 ONE RUM (Olive 5/6Y Trad + Small Herr 9Y)

➡️ Fresh, fat, lingering sucrosity & warming spices. A smooth, rich start! 1500 bottles for La Réunion only. 🏝️ 51% – Label by Oneshoz.

🍊 UNSHARED RÉUNION 2024

➡️ Sulfur-forward, dry, with an astringent dried orange finish. Sharp, bold, and intriguing!

🍏 UNSHARED BELGIQUE 2024

➡️ Citrus nose, fresh & bright palate, subtle sucrosity. The Calvados cask adds a soft, mellow depth.

First Secret Blue (SC#373, ex-Cognac, 15Y, 59%)

✨ Gentle nose of sugar-kissed apple & pear, incredibly smooth. No astringency, no over-woodiness—just pure pleasure.

Second Secret White (SC#40, ex-cognac, 15Y, 63%)

💥 Explosive nose—fruit salad & fresh almonds. Fatty, toasted, with a hint of bitterness & deep candied fruit complexity.

Third Secret Red (7Y, 63% – Herr Blend, ex-Cognac)

🎈 Bubblegum & fatty richness on the nose. The palate? Olive, intense red fruits, confit kaki, and a touch of salinity. A wild experience!

Fourth Secret Green (SC#215 TH1, 59.5%)

🔥 Nose: dried sugars & deep salinity. The palate bursts with pineapple & banana, leading to a dry, salty finish. A tropical funk bomb!

Fifth Secret – THE BEAST (Grand Arôme Lontan 2022, 74.9%, almost 2Y in stainless steel tank)

💣 OLIVE, FAT, and PURE POWER! The only Grand Arôme Brut de Colonne, delivering an explosive, party-ready profile. Call your bartender for daiquiris!

✨ Savanna is absolutely ON FIRE. This tasting lineup was a wild mix of delicate refinement and full-throttle intensity. Each bottle had a personality of its own—making for an unforgettable experience.

🥃 My standout favorites? First Secret Blue & Fifth Secret. Opposite styles, equally captivating.

📢 Big shoutout to Sam Pitarch, Savanna and the team at Ôté for an incredible night! If you love funky, complex, and high-intensity rums, Savanna Unshared 2025 are a must-explore bottlings! 🚀

#SavannaRum #RumTasting #ÔtéParis #RumLovers #GrandArome #CognacFinish #FunkyRum #SpiritsGeek

We had the opportunity to have a quick chat with Sven Brosens, the creator of the Spirits Museum.

We found it interesting to ask him a few questions about the museum and his journey. It turned into a fascinating exchange where he also asked us to explain what we do.

What could make more sense for us than to talk about spirits with the creator of the Spirits Museum? Let's embark on this!

Sven, who are you and who is behind the museum?

I'm a newcomer to the world of spirits, but I've always been interested in them. During the Covid pandemic, instead of pursuing further professional training, I decided to complete the Spirits Sommelier course and then added the WSET Level 3 in Spirits the following year. Since 2023, I have been the President of the Rum Club Switzerland and a member of two other associations: the Whisky and Schnapps Forum Switzerland.

Why was the museum created and why in Switzerland? What can we find there?

The idea for the museum was born during my sommelier training. Instead of opening a bar, I wanted to share more knowledge about all types of spirits. I searched for a suitable location for two years and finally found one in Belp at the end of 2023. In the museum, visitors can learn about the history and production of various categories of spirits. Of course, you can also taste the many bottles on display and broaden your horizons.

Looking ahead, what do you expect?

The museum is fully equipped, and I am now waiting for authorization to open, hopefully in July. I expect to attract curious individuals who want to learn about new spirits as well as professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and taste spirits from different categories.

How can the community help?

The community can help preserve the history of spirits and distilleries by contributing old and new bottles, utensils, tools, barrels, bar equipment, books, and anything related to spirits. For companies interested in exhibiting their products in the museum, I have an exhibition concept that I would be happy to share.

What's your favorite spirit?

I started with rum and have remained loyal to it, from white Bacardi with cola to premium dark rums and single cask bottlings at cask strength. My absolute favorite bottle is "The Last" from the Caroni Distillery. I now also enjoy Armagnac and Mezcal. Thanks to the museum idea, I try to find exceptional liquids in all categories.

Where can we meet you in the future? Any upcoming spirits events? Are there any upcoming events, partnerships, or educational purposes?

In the future, you can certainly meet me at the museum, where visitors can explore the world of spirits or participate in tastings or seminars. I will also be present at many trade fairs in Switzerland and abroad, such as Whisky Live Paris. Additionally, companies will have the opportunity to organize their own events at the museum.

Now let's talk about you guys at The Exchange Platform.

Can you explain who you are and how did you get into the spirits business?

I’m a long-time spirits enthusiast, born and raised in France. After living abroad for a few years, I continued to enjoy spirits globally with a strong passion for Cognac, Whisky, and Rum. I ended up in this business inadvertently when people began asking me to help them locate bottles they couldn't find and realized there’s definitely something to be done when it comes to locating a bottle and determining its fair valuation.

Why did you come up with the idea for this platform?

We realized that the secondary market for spirits is outdated, inefficient, and illiquid, with high execution costs and fragmented information. I looked at what was working in other industries and applied those principles to the spirits market.

What does your project involve and who are the potential customers?

The Exchange Platform (TEP) is built on four foundations:

- Price History: We aggregate data from over 70 auction sources for all types of spirits, plus our own traded prices. Each bottle is standardized with a unique identifier, often linked to a barcode, making searching and comparison easier.

- Trading: We empower buyers and sellers to set their own prices, shifting away from a seller-driven market.

- Portfolio Management: We’ve developed a unique tool that allows users to monitor their collection, inventory, or investments with flexibility and powerful analytics.

- News, Events, Insights: We curate relevant spirits news and events through a dedicated newsfeed and custom filters. Additionally, we publish research and insights through our new Insights function.

How do you ensure the platform is scam-free?

Hahaha, I guess you’re referring to the curses and threats I’ve received from scammers on Facebook. Since security is in our DNA and we use Mangopay, a regulated payment provider in the EU, all participants must undergo a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process to confirm their identity. Payments are handled within Mangopay’s ecosystem, so sellers only receive funds once the parcel is delivered and confirmed.

What makes your platform better than others?

Honestly? Everything! (laughing) More seriously, we offer the only one-stop platform where you can enjoy a dedicated newsfeed, browse spirits events worldwide, search for bottles, explore price history, notify the market of your buying interests, swap bottles, and monitor your position. All of this is within a secure workflow, from registration to payment and delivery, as we have integrated UPS secured parcels. On top of that, we have marginal fee at 2.5%, VAT included.

There's no need to look for auctions, find a blog, hope to get prices from somewhere, or be stuck in groups. You can access everything at The Exchange Platform.

Thanks for your time, Sven, and I hope there will be a huge party for the museum opening!

You can follow and learn more about the Spirits Museum on their website and social networks:

https://spirits-museum.ch/

https://www.instagram.com/schnapschat/

https://www.facebook.com/Spiritsmuseum

https://www.youtube.com/@spirits-museum