FIVE TO TRY

Henri Bardouin

With its rounded flavour, this Provençale brand is a great place to start. Created in the rocky hills of Haute-provence, it’s made using 65 herbs and spices. waitrose.com

Combier Pastis d’antan

This old-style pastis from the Loire Valley has a strong aniseed flavour, alongside cardamom, clove and nutmeg. masterofmalt.com

Ty Jaune

It isn’t just Provence enjoying the resurgence of artisanal pastis. This brand from Brittany uses marine botanicals to add lightness to its flavour. tyjaune.bzh

Argala Pastis

Italian distillery Argala in Boves (near the French border) makes a deep amber-hued version. Whisky drinkers will like its earthier notes. thewhiskyexchange.com

Cornish Pastis

Created by Tarquin’s Gin, the UK’S first pastis is created with gorse flowers picked on the Cornish coast. The result is a fresh, citrussy flavour. ocado.com