Distiller Notes
Critical Acclaim
All VintagesBright greenish-yellow color and a soft nose of licorice that extends to the lively palate alongside anise. Silky and off-dry, with an elegant, rich style; lovely and, despite its high proof, smooth and delicious
Absente is the first (and for over a decade was the only) legal absinthe containing thujone in USA. Handcrafted in the French Alps, Absente is made by following one of the oldest recipes dating back to the 19th century, as well as by using the highest quality artisanal distillation methods and ingredients, including the infamous botanical wormwood (or artemisia absinthium), the key ingredient of the authentic absinthe recipe. Added to wormwood are other 8 botanicals, such as: mugwort, anise, peppermint and lemon balm, just to name a few..
Absente, Absinthe Refined is delightful in so many ways. It can be enjoyed mixed with water, with the classic sugar and water mixture with a slotted spoon. Absente is also perfect on the rocks or with crushed ice in aromatic cocktails (Mojito, Tonic…)
Enjoyed for hundreds of years in Europe as a restorative and cure for many types of maladies, Absinthe reached its peak popularity in late 19th and early 20th century Parisian bars and cafés where it was a favorite of Hemingway, Joyce, Van Gogh and Picasso. Similar to Gin, Absinthe is a neutral, high proof spirit (110 to 144) infused with a variety of herbs and botanicals. These typically include green anise, sweet fennel and grand wormwood. Absinthe is most often light green in color but can also be clear.