THE FRENCH
REVOLUTION
Our namesake is the legendary poet and iconoclast François Villon (born in 1431), who penned some of France’s most enduring works before disappearing in the late 15th century. The poet’s enigmatic views and tumultuous lifestyle are still evocative and modern, centuries after his death, date and place unknown. Like our namesake, we are rebels.
THE FRENCH
REVOLUTION
THE BLEND
Crafted in the heart of beautiful southwestern France, Villon represents a revolution of France’s oldest and most renowned spirits.
Villon is distilled and blended according to a unique, closely-guarded family recipe. It’s smooth, balanced and complex, with luxurious aromas of vanilla, spice, and toasted oak.
THE BLEND
THE BOTTLE
The Villon experience begins with the bottle. Our stunning black glass bottle is made from high-end, heavyweight glass with silver and white décor. A tarnished silver “snake and dagger” medallion is the centerpiece of the bottle. An eye-catching, heavyweight embossed stopper and gorgeous embossed details on the rear and bottom of the bottle complete a luxurious package that stands apart from any other liquor in your collection.
In our opinion, Villon is best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube, but is equally well-suited to countless cocktails. Visit our Cocktails page to learn more.
THE BOTTLE
COCKTAILS
Villon is the perfect ingredient of a classic cocktail like the Sidecar, Manhattan, or Old Fashioned. Try the Villon 75, our take on the timeless French 75, one of our favorite ways to enjoy Villon.
SIDECAR
SIDECAR
1 oz Villon
0.75 oz Triple Sec
0.75 oz lemon juice
Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled withice. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.
VILLON 75
VILLON 75
1 oz Villon
Luc Belaire Gold
0.5 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
In a flute, combine Villon, simple syrup and lemon juice, then pop a cork and top with Luc Belaire Gold.
VILLON OLD FASHIONED
VILLON OLD FASHIONED
2 oz Villon
Dashes Angostura bitters
1 Brown sugar cube
4 Large ice cubes
Twist of orange peel
Place the sugar cube in the base of an old-fashioned glass. Soak with the bitters; crush sugar with back of a bar spoon. Add 1/3 of Villon and 2 ice cubes, stir well. Add another 1/3 of Villon and 1 ice cube, stir well. Repeat with the remaining Villon and garnish with twisted orange peel.
“FANTASTIC, EITHER ON THE ROCKS OR IN A COCKTAIL.”
96 POINTS - The Tasting Panel (2021)
COCKTAILS
SIDECAR
SIDECAR
1 oz Villon
0.75 oz Triple Sec
0.75 oz lemon juice
Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled withice. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.
VILLON 75
VILLON 75
1 oz Villon
Luc Belaire Gold
0.5 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
In a flute, combine Villon, simple syrup and lemon juice, then pop a cork and top with Luc Belaire Gold.
VILLON OLD FASHIONED
VILLON OLD FASHIONED
2 oz Villon
Dashes Angostura bitters
1 Brown sugar cube
4 Large ice cubes
Twist of orange peel
Place the sugar cube in the base of an old-fashioned glass. Soak with the bitters; crush sugar with back of a bar spoon. Add 1/3 of Villon and 2 ice cubes, stir well. Add another 1/3 of Villon and 1 ice cube, stir well. Repeat with the remaining Villon and garnish with twisted orange peel.
