Résidence Spirits
Résidence Spirits is the vision of founders Mathieu Leboeuf and Tamiko. Their diverse backgrounds come together into one unified vision: spirits crafted with intention, culture, and tradition.
Résidence is what happens when those worlds meet. Mathieu grew up in Charentes, surrounded by vineyards, small copper stills, and generations of French distilling know-how. His palate and technical skill are a direct result of his upbringing and heritage. The other half of the Résidence team is Tamiko Leboeuf, who brings the energy of Australia and the warmth of her Sri Lankan family traditions, vibrant flavors, spice, and a global perspective to the Résidence experience.
All Résidence spirits are meticulously distilled in Charentes. Mathieu and Tamiko blend Old World expertise with sun-soaked Australian sensibility and the bold, aromatic influence of Sri Lankan culture. The result is a range of small-batch, organic, beautifully balanced spirits.
At Résidence, they believe that flavor can be a bridge between cultures. Sri Lanka’s spice, Australia’s coastal freshness, and France’s centuries-old distilling traditions all find their place here. Each bottle reflects the couple’s shared curiosity, deep respect for tradition, and vision to create something honest and meaningful.
Craftsmanship
Résidence is committed to building the best product, full stop. Mathieu and Tamiko choose every ingredient with care. It is important to them that every step of the process relies on artisanal methods refined over generations.
Agro-Ecology
Résidence uses agro-ecological principles to protect soil health, biodiversity, and the people who farm and distill the raw ingredients. The goal is simple: produce exceptional spirits while strengthening the ecosystems and communities that make them possible.
Authenticity
Résidence follows a clear credo: innovate with respect for tradition. Their spirits honor classic styles while embracing new ideas, new cultural influences, and new possibilities. They are unafraid to do things differently, as long as the end result is honest, expressive, and made with genuine craftsmanship.
Résidence Spirits
Résidence Spirits Organic Gin
Résidence Organic Distilled Gin is a modern expression of Charentes’ deep distilling heritage, crafted with precision, patience, and respect for nature. Distilled from organic grain and infused with hand-selected French botanicals, including juniper berries and bergamot dried at the harvest site. This gin blends classic aromatics with a vibrant Mediterranean lift. Smooth, expressive, and naturally aromatic, it captures both the craftsmanship of a centuries-old distillery and the freshness of organic ingredients.
Résidence V.S.O.P. Organic Cognac
Résidence Cognac is a contemporary vision of France’s most storied spirit. Made from organically farmed grapes and aged in French oak for a minimum of five years, this V.S.O.P. captures the spirit of craftsmanship and respect for nature that defines the house. It is an elegant balance of fruit and spice, rich in complexity yet remarkably smooth, offering an authentic and sustainable expression of Cognac’s finest terroirs.
Résidence Spirits Pineau des Charentes
Résidence Pineau des Charentes is a luminous expression of one of France’s most cherished regional specialties. It is a marriage of fresh grape must and young Cognac eau-de-vie that is both ancient in tradition and captivating in its purity. Made from organically farmed grapes and aged in used Cognac barrels, Résidence Pineau reveals the gentle sweetness, floral lift, and subtle oxidation that make great Pineau so inviting. It is refined yet generous, a spirit-wine hybrid with the soul of the Charentes coast in every sip.