75cl 65% abv (130 proof) Gold Medal Winner - Best of Class at the 2007 London International Wine and Spirit Competition This fine absinthe was almost lost forever if it had not been for the resurfacing ...
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Jade PF 1901

£55.00

75cl 68% abv (136 proof) Silver Medal Winner at the 2007 London International Wine and Spirit Competition PF 1901 is a tribute to what is the best known and most widely sampled pre-ban absinthe. Pernod Fils. ...
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Roquette - 1797

£45.00

70cl 75% abv (150 proof) The Roquette 1797 is a complex, unusual and spicy absinthe, based directly on a late 18th century manuscript recipe. It represents the first serious attempt in the modern era to recreate an absinthe from ...
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Matter-Luginbühl, Switzerland

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Blanche Traditionelle "Brut d'alambic" 'Essai 4'

50cl 81.3% abv. (162.6 proof) 'Essai 4' Distilled: May 2007 - Aged 10 months before bottling.

Modifications to 'Essai 3' for 'Essai 4' : 100% Wine alcohol base, green anise and fennel in equal amounts

This "essai 4" (forth trial) absinthe blanche also follows the historic 'Absinthe Suisse Blanche' recipe (which does not include a final coloring step), using a single, mixed-plant alambic charge. It still is being bottled without any water reduction as a full 81.3% alcohol distillate. We want to continue using the same format as the first, that is, for our customers to have the opportunity to taste the full-strength absinthe distillate, straight from the alambic.

Blanche Traditionelle presents extremely concentrated aromas from the variety of aromatic plants used including grand and petite wormwood, green anise, coriander, hyssop, génépi, camomile, fennel, veronica and angelica. It is remarkably intense in taste, yet retains the impression of sweetness with a slightly bitter, herbal finish. It should be served diluted with a minimum of 4 parts ice-water and sugar can be added if you prefer. Always keep in mind that it is twice as strong as virtually every other commercial spirit. Bottled in heavy white crockery.

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Mansinthe

70cl 66.6% abv. (133.2 proof)

Gold Medal Winner at the 2008 San Francisco World Spirit Competition

The official absinthe of Marilyn Manson. It is distilled from fine herbs, naturally coloured and not pre-sugared, this absinthe should delight even the fastidious absintheur and Marilyn Manson fan – the protagonist loves it and has played a significant part in the product development.

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Duplais

50cl 72% abv. (144 proof)

Silver Medal Winner at the 2008 San Francisco World Spirit Competition

Gold Medal Winner and Best in Class at the 2006 IWSC

Absinthe Duplais is distilled by the Matter-Luginbühl distillery and has the distinction of being the first 'verte' to be released in Switzerland since the lifting of the ban in 2005. Its recipe is based directly on the absinthe 'Suisse' protocols from the important 19th century French distiller's manual: "Traité des Liqueurs et de la Distillation des Alcools " by P. Duplais - which is where it takes its name.

It is naturally colored with aromatic plants after the distillation. We feel this shows Oliver Matter's growing talent and initiative (since the vast majority of the Swiss today are convinced that absinthe should be clear!) and have decided to share the opportunity to taste it with our customers.

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Duplais 100cl

100cl 72% abv. (144 proof)

Silver Medal Winner at the 2008 San Francisco World Spirit Competition

Gold Medal Winner and Best in Class at the 2006 IWSC

Larger one liter size - Shipping charges for two bottles are the same as for one to the US!

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Duplais 'Balance'

50cl 60% abv. (120 proof)

Silver Medal Winner and Best in Class at the 2007 IWSC

The base of this absinthe's recipe is the same as the Duplais, a formula from the well known 19th century distiller's manual by P. Duplais, which has been slightly modified to obtain its excellent 'balance'. It has a fine pale green tint and very expressive aromas when ice-cold water is added. Its lower (60% - 120 proof) alcohol strength for a 'verte' makes it ideal for the beginner or those seeking a lighter, refreshing drink.

The name 'Balance' is also an hommage to the late musician Jhonn (sic) Balance. His bandmate Peter Christopherson was kind enough to donate the artwork for the label.

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Brevans

50cl 68% abv. (136 proof)

Absinthe Brevans is named for Jacques de Brevans, author of the French liquor-maker's manual, "La Fabrication des Liqueurs". It is based from a recipe in this book dating from 1897. The base alcohol is a balanced mixture of wine alcohol and marc and the herbs used are sourced from the same region as those used by the most famous historical absinthe distillers. Absinthe Brevans is colored naturally, and only with additional plants. The result is a highly complex, authentically reproduced absinthe, worthy of the best makers of the past.
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Because of the instability of natural chlorophyll, this absinthe can change color over time. Likewise, the color can vary from batch to batch. This will not affect the quality of the absinthe. It is recommended to store this absinthe at room temperature, standing up and in the dark. As a serving guide, mix with cold, still water at a ratio of 1 part absinthe to 2 to 5 parts water.

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Absinthe Marteau Verte Classique

50cl 68% abv (136 proof)

Marteau Verte Classique is a premium absinthe whose recipe was created by Gwydion Stone, the founder and administrator of the American absinthe association, the Wormwood Society.
Verte Classique is made from 100% wine alcohol and eleven whole plants. The herbs and spices used include the traditional trinity of wormwood, anise and fennel, as well as some more uncommon botanicals from the earliest absinthe recipes available, predating commercial absinthe. The colour is traditionally derived from the botanicals.
Verte Classique has a classic verte flavour profile, but with a more savory aromatic side. It is excellent served diluted with water in the traditional manner, but was created specifically around the flavors and aromas that it lends to classic absinthe cocktails, such as the Sazerac, the Obituary and the White Lily.

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Kallnacher

100cl 55% abv (110 proof)

Kallnacher Absinthe is made by a distillation of traditional plants, including locally grown wormwood, finished at 55% alcohol and is left uncoloured in the style of Val-de-Travers 'la Bleue'. The Matter family story says that at the end of the 1920's, when searching for ideas for new products, Ernst Luginbühl-Bögli, the original owner of the distillery, traded a prime Simmental cow for an old Boveresse absinthe recipe. It was said to have turned up recently in a search of old business papers. This is a classic clear Swiss absinthe with pure wormwood and anise to the fore. In a blind-tasting, it is very difficult to distinguish from many of the previously clandestine 'la Bleue' absinthes.

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Kallnacher Red Absinthe Bitter

100cl 22% abv. (44 proof)

Kallnacher Red Absinthe Bitter is a complex and tasty new cocktail fused from two historic 19th century aperitifs. Its base is the 1864 Italian Bitters of Turin (the most familiar version of this aperitif is known under the brand name Campari) - an infusion of 12 aromatic herbs and roots including gentiane, ginger, coriander and hyssop. The Matter-Luginbühl Distillery has been making their own excellent version under the name 'Martinazzi Bitter' since 1929. We decided to add a distilled Swiss absinthe extract to this aperitif to create something new and exciting for those who appreciate an eclectic drink. It is full of complex aromas of anise, hyssop, coriander and gentiane and a pleasingly bitter taste, off-set by a sweet, bright anise kick. It can be taken straight, on the rocks, mixed with a citrus soda or an energy drink, but is best appreciated in an ice-filled long glass topped with your favorite sparkling water. If you like Campari, you'll love Kallnacher Red Absinthe Bitter!
This aperitif contains sugar and is made partially with natural, macerated and distilled plants. It is not totally clarified and should be shaken before serving.

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