The pekèt

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Le pékèt

Pékét is the Walloon name for juniper berries. It also means “zesty”. In the Mosan region, from Maastricht to Namur, it is traditional to make sometimes flavoured eau de vie with it. Pékèt is served everywhere in Liège, especially during the traditional festivities around 15 August.

The Legend of Tchantchès

Have you heard of Tchantchès? This emblematic character considered as the Liège mascot? Monuments, legends, puppets, folklore, restaurants … it’s an integral part of Liège heritage.

Legend has it that even young, Tchantchès didn’t like water. One day his father had him taste a cookie dipped in pékèt and he found it to be rather delicious …

Distilleries in the area of the Tourist Office

Peket flambé at the peket house in Liège

The Espérance Commerciale in Montegnée and the Lambicool distillery are two locally produced distilleries which make pékèt in the Liège region.

The Espérance Commerciale has been making all sorts of home distilled pékèts, alcohols and syrups for over 180 years in Montegnée.

Internet site: http://www.esperance-commerciale.be/

The Lambicool distillery was created by a born distiller, Etienne Bouillon. Located in Grace-Hollogne, it produces a range of products such as the natural and fruity Pékèts d’Etienne as well as a regional apple-based aperitif. The Lambicool distillery offers custom-made distilling to producers.

Internet site: http://www.distillerielambicool.be/