【蒸留日記vol.80】Lavender 'Maillette' to Distilled growing at HOKKAIDO Japan.

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Distilled DAY of 23/07/2023！

■about growing at HOKKAIDO 'Maillette'.

'Maillette' in distillation day

Lavandula angustifolia 'Maillette' is still one of the most widely cultivated varieties in France.
Historically, it seems that it was already discovered in 1950s.
The reason why it’s chosen as the main cultivar is because it is resistant to diseases.
and, contains high rate of Linalool/acetate.

In Japan gardening market, where horticultural varieties tend to be touted, it's strange, but it exists.
But the situation is not good, the period of sold-out is increasing year by year.
There is also a rumor that 'Maillette' has become extinct in Japan.

Relatively Long pick characterick cultvars.

The 'Maillette' is low-Blooming cultivar when compared in HOKKAIDO traditional cultivars and other L. angustifolia cultivars.
Harvest season is begin Mid July~Late July on HOKKAIDO-Japan.

▶︎Eastrn Maillette is change the aroma？(
To establish Chemotype?）

Lavender is known to have different essential oil scents depending on the variety.
Minor differences in climate and differences in soil composition are said to make a difference.

Although this is unconfirmed information, it is believed that different planting areas on a global scale will have greater odor variations.
For that reason, trying to grow it in our garden it.  And the preservation of rare breeds.

■Get a material.

'Maillette' planting garden bed①

'Maillette' planting garden bed②

This year the flowering started early, so the begining was late on the distillation day.

By the way…

'Maillette' with different growing years.

These individuals are still young.
Individuals as young as 2 years old. (planted 2022 autumn)
It seems to be growing steadily.

Plants assumed to be Lavandin 'Super'

This cultivar is Lavandula x intermedia 'Super', common name Lavandin 'Super'. Made in France cultivar, same as 'Maillette'. 

Just for reference…

Harvest completed for 'Maillette'.

Harvesting was completed in about 30 minutes.
Long-stem varieties are relatively easy to harvest.

Harvest weight was 285 grams.

Just before distillation ’Maillette'.

■Distillation result.

extracted to applox 3mL.

Comparison with last year's extract.
Yields are improving

1.Oil Yield

抽出量［3mL ］÷ 素材重量［ 285g］x 100 = 1.052%

Hokkaido 'Maillette' oil yield(%) day of 7/23

2.Aroma characteric tasting

uhh~~~~n… for now don't understand,,,