Product Overview
Real absinthe. No artificial ingredients, no gimmicks.
Made with fine brandy, star anise, mint, wormwood, lemon balm, hyssop, meadowsweet, basil, fennel, tarragon and stinging nettles. This infamous liquor reveals seductive flavors of anise complimented with sweet grassy tones, light citrus, white pepper, and light menthol notes.
The elusive 'green fairy' hath return. The once preferred drink of noted artists, scholars and intellectuals, absinthe was ousted in 1915 as a psychoactive drug, fueled by a fire of prohibitionists. In 2007, the U.S. ban was lifted and St. George Spirits, the folks behind Hangar One Vodka, began producing the first American distilled absinthe in almost 100 years. A true-to-form 'Verte' style, it captures a slightly golden-jade hue with aromas of black licorice, fennel seed, spearmint and verbena. The palate consists of a 'Good & Plenty' licorice (Yes, really) intensity with delicate flavors of basil, cocoa nib, and a mouth coating, silky finish.
Note to the novice: this is meant to be prepared in the traditional fashion - poured over a sugar cube on a slotted absinthe spoon, ignited, and stirred with two ounces of mineral water. For the ultimate thrill ride, we recommend a Sazerac: add 3 oz. whiskey, two dashes of Peychaud's bitters to the recipe above. Pour into a large glass on the rocks with a twist of lemon and toast to the sensational return of sophisticated Bohemian culture.
Bottle Size: 200mL
