Absente is technically labeled a Vert (green in French) absinthe and derives its unique color and flavor from botanicals.; A method practiced and mastered by the French was to add regional herbs like sweet balm to the distilled liquor to introduce additional flavors, aromas as well as a green color to the finished liquid.; In order to truly replicate this traditional Artisanal method, we incorporate this legendary technique when producing Absente. Absente can be enjoyed in many ways:; mixed with water, or the classic mixture of sugar and water using a slotted spoon. Source: absente.com

Tasting Note:

 Absinthe is an aromatic, dry and highly alcoholic herbal spirit. It is a bitter liqueur and is best consumed after diluting with water and sugar. It contains anis (Liquorice flavour) and the notorious wormwood plant (Artemisia) as well as optional various other aromatic components, such as peppermint, cloves, cinnamon, (the juice of spinach, nettles and parsley are also sometimes used).

;This liquor is prepared from an infusion and essence of absinthe herbs (1,5 %), lemon balm and mint spirits, cane sugar and alcohol. In 1830, officers used to advise soldiers in Algeria who were not feeling well to add a few drops of Absinthe liqueur to the more-or-less pure water they were given to drink. But soldiers and officers alike preferred to increase the dose, and this beneficial liqueur also cured homesickness.source: thedrinkshop.com

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"A family recipe since 1926" 

Like being smacked in the face with a log of soft-eating liquorice. This little green fairy packs a PUNCH!

There are several different ways to drink this spirit: one of which is to drink it straight. Only absinthes of the very highest calibre taste good straight and we?re proud to boast that the No8 Absinthe tastes great even at these rocket fuel-levels.

Not everyone is prepared to wrestle the green fairy at full strength and many a bar will burn absinthe-soaked sugar until it caramelises and then add it, still burning, to the rest of the measure. The flames can be put out by adding cold water, which will bring the absinthe roughly to a reasonable 38% ABV to be savoured, preferably in a crystal glass.