Description: From the vendor: An extremely limited production of one of the first known written absinthe recipes discovered, written down for posterity in 1797 and attributed to Abram-Louis Perrenoud, Henri-Louis Pernod's father. Translated from old French and put into production by two absinthe historians using anicient measurements and colouring techniques, along with only local Pontarlier absinthe plants, it shows another side to absinthe that had been modified so many times during the 19th century. It is more herbaceous and slightly medicinal, as it was most likely originally intended, yet quite tasty, and it has a louche that is more of a light, opaque olive green instead of milky white. This may have been what absinthe was like before the Pernod son went main-stream and is certainly an interesting historical experiment.

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Posted by hartsmar at November 25, 2006 | Review Link

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Posted by hartsmar at June 08, 2007 | Review Link

Description: A classic spanish style absinthe much like the early Montana, Escat and other semi-vintage absentas.

Reviews for Absenta Augustin Bofil, circa 1969 »

Posted by hartsmar at November 06, 2006 | Review Link

Description: Distilled by Gaudentia Persoz in Couvet, Switzerland. A label that leaves little to your imagination. Made to please the clubbing crowd and youth of Germany.

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Posted by hartsmar at November 05, 2006 | Review Link

Description: Dechanet were a mid -sized high quality Pontarlier producer. Intact pre-ban bottles are very scarce.

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Posted by hartsmar at June 08, 2007 | Review Link

Description: According to Liqueurs de France: 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 the very birth of La Fee Verte, when the drink straddled the line between liquor and potion, when it was as much magical and mysterious elixir as fashionable aperitif. The 1797 contains the classic trinity of anise, fennel and grande wormwood, together with several other herbs, some of which will be found in no other commercially available absinthe. The absinthe is batch distilled in Pontarlier in an antique alambic, and is available in only very limited quantities. The oldest distillations in the final Roquette bottling are nearly 18 months old, the youngest around 6 months, and this degree of maturation will be preserved in on going production.

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Posted by hartsmar at December 10, 2007 | Review Link

Description: According to Alandia.de:
Like Maison ALANDIA Absinthe Époque was developed in cooperation with the international known Absinthe connaisseur "deep forest". The task for this Absinthe was to create a complex but balanced Absinthe, with a smooth note without any bitterness, enhanced by the herbal touch of calamus, resulting in the typical French Absinthe impression. The result is here and we are proud to present it to all Absinthe connaisseurs around the world.

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Posted by hartsmar at July 03, 2007 | Review Link

Description: According to Liqueurs de France: Absinthe Belle Amie was created for the world-renowned Parisian absinthe-specialist shop Vert d'Absinthe. Liqueurs de France was presented with an absinthe recipe from 1908 that the owner had always wanted to experiment with and commercialize under his own label. The project was presented to the Emile Pernot Distillery which agreed to host, and distillation began in February 2007. Every effort was made to remain faithful to its historic origins and even some of the plant ingredients were grown on a private farm in Pontarlier. Belle Amie is an absinthe that remains outside the norm of modern interpretations. Herbaceous and refreshing at the same time, it really shines when a sugar cube is slowly dissolved in the deep, olive-coloured liquid.

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Posted by hartsmar at December 10, 2007 | Review Link

Description: [From the manufacturer] 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 and is only lightly bitter. It should be served mixed with a minimum of 4 parts ice-water and sugar can be added if you prefer, but always keep in mind that it is twice as strong as virtually any other commercial spirit.

Reviews for Blanche Traditionelle - Brut d'alambic »

Posted by hartsmar at October 22, 2006 | Review Link

Description: According to http://www.absintheonline.com/ : "LDF decided to present distiller Hugues de Miscault with the challenge of working with an absinthe recipe directly from the pages of late 19th century French liquoriste manuals, such as those by Duplais and Brévans. Blanche de Fougerolles is made with a grape-alcohol base, and combines grande and petite wormwood, green anise, hyssop, veronica, chamomile, génepi, fennel, coriander and angelica; all individually distilled into full 80° alcoholates, blended, and then reduced to 74% abv. The alcoholic strength of 74% dictated by the original recipe gives this absinthe real backbone, but the grape-based alcohol by no means overpowers the finesse and lingering aromas of the complex combination of aromatic plants in this highly regarded and well documented recipe. This absinthe is often compared to and surpasses in quality, the majority of clandestine Swiss la Bleues made today."

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Posted by Kallisti at October 09, 2006 | Review Link

Description: According to Absintheonline.com: "Blanchette", the original absinthe produced by Distillerie Combier (Saumur, France) circa 1900. Blanchette is a Swiss-style, clear absinthe that yields a distinct aroma and flavor of anise and grande wormwood, with a background of alpine herbs. Like our other Jade absinthes, Blanchette is crafted entirely by hand in the antique copper absinthe stills in the Combier distillery.

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Posted by hartsmar at November 05, 2006 | Review Link

Description: According to Absinthe.de: 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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Posted by hartsmar at October 30, 2007 | Review Link

Description: http://www.absinto.com

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Posted by Kallisti at November 01, 2006 | Review Link

Description: According to Liqueurs de France: "Absinthe 'Clandestine' is an authentic La Bleue made in Couvet, Val-de-Travers, Switzerland, the birthplace of absinthe. Its creator Claude-Alain Bugnon was the first clandestine distiller granted legal status by the Swiss government in the spring of 2005. For years he had been responsible for a certain quantity of bootlegged absinthe that brought so much attention and status to this small region. His 'Clandestine' has been and is still considered by many to be the best Swiss La Bleue available today. After tasting several this year at the Boveresse Absinthe Festival, we had to agree and have made arrangements to make it available to our valued clientele. Fresh as an Alpine meadow with bright anise, wildflower and wormwood aromas, a touch of honey and a refreshing, long taste. This absinthe is left uncolored and clear (the bottle is blue) and will take on a milkly opalescence when cold water is added. It is said that Swiss "La Bleue" style absinthes got their name because blue reflections can sometimes be seen in the bright white cloudiness of the louche."

Reviews for Clandestine La Bleue »

Posted by hartsmar at November 05, 2006 | Review Link

Description: From the manufacturer: After conquering the Swiss market, Charlotte la Clandestine wanted to participate in the French Absinthiades in Pontarlier. In order to conform to the strict French laws a new product was conceived only ten days before the actual event. A new product, a new label and… a new medal. Marianne was awarded the Golden Spoon of 2005.
Marianne is of a sharper taste than the Clandestine; less smooth and rather piquant and spicy, with a mild bitterness. A perfect absinthe of 55% vol. with a long-lasting flavor.

Reviews for Clandestine Recette Marianne (Franco Suisse) »

Posted by hartsmar at November 14, 2006 | Review Link

Description: According to Oxygenee.com: The Dornier-Tuller bottle is a major rarity, the only sealed bottle of this prestigious high quality Pontarlier marque I've ever seen.

Reviews for Dornier-Tuller Absinthe, circa 1910 »

Posted by hartsmar at August 24, 2007 | Review Link

Description: According to Absintheclassics.com: Doubs Mystique "Carte d'or" is a superb ultra-premium absinthe distilled in century old alambics in Pontarlier, in the heart of the Doubs region of eastern France, the historical home of absinthe. Our aim in formulating and distilling Doubs Mystique Carte d'or was simple: we wanted to make, absolutely without regard to cost or technical difficulties, the finest, most complex, most delicious absinthe possible.

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Posted by hartsmar at December 10, 2007 | Review Link

Description: From the manufacturer: Absinthe Duplais Balance is the third and last in the Duplais series. The basis is the same as the other Duplais (Verte and Blanche) a formula from the well known book of P.Duplais from the 19th century, which was slightly adjusted. Meaningless to mention that we use the same high quality herbs that we use for the other Duplais products.

Reviews for Duplais Balance »

Posted by hartsmar at January 24, 2007 | Review Link

Description: [From the manufacturer] Absinthe Duplais is produced with the typical Swiss precision and care. The base is a French receipt dating back to the 19th century. Absinthe Duplais is distilled on old stills, this way we can assure that the result is accurate and authentic. Herbs are maybe the most important factor when it comes to high quality Absinthe. Therefore we have selected the best possible quality to make Absinthe Duplais an adorable, excellent drink.

Reviews for Duplais Blanche »

Posted by hartsmar at October 22, 2006 | Review Link

Description: According to http://www.absinthe.se : This absinthe (comes from) Absinthvertrieb.de. Not entirely surprising since much of this product is thanks to Markus Lion of Absinthvertrieb.de himself… In co-operation with the people at the Matter Luginbühl distillery (the people behind the Kallnacher Blanche) they manufacture this - the first commercial Swiss verte in a very long time.

Reviews for Duplais Verte »

Posted by hartsmar at November 04, 2006 | Review Link

Reviews for Eichelberger Brut 80% »

Posted by hartsmar at June 08, 2007 | Review Link

Description: The winner of the 2005 Absinth-guide.de HG-competition.

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Posted by hartsmar at October 11, 2006 | Review Link

Description: According to Alandia.de: This Absinthe has a modified recipe and makes use of some additional herbs. Very special about this Eichelberger is, that only fresh wormwood (not dried one) is used for the distillation. The result is a fresh and fruity taste.

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Posted by hartsmar at August 13, 2007 | Review Link

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Posted by hartsmar at June 08, 2007 | Review Link

Description: According to Manufacturer's website: A lot of painstaking research into old formulas has been done at the Elie Arnaud DENOIX Distillery in order to revive the ancient elixir. the work was carried out with the highest respect for the old traditions using only authentic methods worthy of this fine liqueur. With the help of a research laboratory, it has been possible to develop a totally natural method for eliminating the offending thujone and (ed.note: yawn...), with this out of the way, it has been possible to awaken this "Sleeping Beauty"

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Posted by hartsmar at October 22, 2006 | Review Link

Description: A new distilled absinthe from the famous Val-deTravers. Pays de Fées is a nickname of the Val-deTravers. The Elixier du Pays de Fees is an La Bleue and for the distillation local grown wormwood is used.

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Posted by hartsmar at October 22, 2006 | Review Link

Description: Manufactured by Paul Devoille, France for the Vom Fass chain to be sold bulk.

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Posted by hartsmar at November 05, 2006 | Review Link

Description: The Emile Coulin is a low price distilled absinthe from a small distillery in Fougerolles, France.

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Posted by hartsmar at November 15, 2006 | Review Link

Description: The first bottle ever discovered of vintage Cuban absinthe. Pre-Castro Cuba had a considerable history of absinthe production - Hemingway drank it there, and used to stock up on his frequent marlin-fishing trips to the island, where he later bought a house. This bottle, produced by the Aldabo Distillery (also known as a rum and curacao producer) appears to be a good quality, naturally coloured absinthe, and likely dates from the mid 1930's. It's in overall excellent condition. This is a unique and almost certainly unrepeatable opportunity to taste an absinthe of the greatest historical interest and romance, most likely the exact product that gave rise to the famous 1931 Hemingway quote: “Got tight last night on absinthe and did knife tricks. Great success shooting the knife underhand into the piano."

Reviews for Extrait d'Absinthe E.Albado, Habana. circa 1930 »

Posted by hartsmar at November 09, 2006 | Review Link

Description: From the old Guy distillery in Pontarlier, France.

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Posted by Kallisti at November 01, 2006 | Review Link

Description: Founded in 1880, H.Bazinet were an important Pontarlier-basd producer whose absinthe commanded a premium price in the 1900's. Like other top-quality producers, they used an entirely natural chlorophyllic coloration process. This is the first intact bottle of this brand from the pre-ban era recorded so far.

Reviews for H. Bazinet Jeune, circa 1910 »

Posted by hartsmar at November 09, 2006 | Review Link

Description: From the manufacturer's website: Absinthe Helfrich is a distilled absinthe, made with merely natural compounds and based on nineteenth century recipes. It is the very first contemporary genuine absinthe that is manufactered in The Netherlands. The rich scent, full taste and spring green colour can be carried back to the use of carefully selected herbs. These herbs have first been macerated in a high quality base alcohol such as has been applied in the Dutch liquor tradition for centuries. The macerate is being distilled, so that unpleasantly bitter and harsh compounds remain in the still while the desired aroma's find their way into the distillate of Helfrich absinthe.

Reviews for Helfrich Verte 68 »

Posted by hartsmar at November 05, 2006 | Review Link

Description: According to http://www.absintheonline.com/ : "Not since the French ban of 1915 has the world seen a French absinthe that boasts the quality of the famed Edouard Pernod label. Almost a century later, Jade Liqueurs presents: Absinthe Edouard. Absinthe Edouard is absolutely correct to the original, from its delicate tint, to its refined texture and delightfully aromatic finish."

Reviews for Jade Edouard 72 »

Posted by Kallisti at October 09, 2006 | Review Link

Description: According to http://www.absintheonline.com/ : "Not since the French ban of 1915 has the world seen a French absinthe that boasts the quality of the famed Edouard Pernod label. Almost a century later, Jade Liqueurs presents: Absinthe Edouard. Absinthe Edouard is absolutely correct to the original, from its delicate tint, to its refined texture and delightfully aromatic finish. A distiller’s proof refers to a one-time test distillation made in anticipation of a new Jade release. This is an important step that allows minor adjustments to be made pursuant to perfecting a finished product. A proof sample will usually differ slightly from the final version in the areas of fine flavor balance and tint."

Reviews for Jade Edouard 72 "Distiller's Proof" »

Posted by Kallisti at October 09, 2006 | Review Link

Description: According to http://www.absintheonline.com/ "Absinthe Nouvelle-Orléans represents the inspired work of native New Orleanian T. A. Breaux, and its heritage is rooted in the original New Orleans absinthes that made the Sazerac cocktail and absinthe frappe famous. Its unique distillation of stimulating herbes toniques is just what the Belle Époque apothecaries prescribed for various subtropical ailments. With its light, refreshing mouthfeel to its delectable floral finish, who would want to believe it was just a ‘medicine’?"

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Posted by Kallisti at June 15, 2006 | Review Link

Description: From the vendor: PF 1901 is a classic absinthe, balanced and crisp, with an appetizing herbal aroma and a smooth, lingering aftertaste. It should be noted that a large ‘cache’ of pre-ban Pernod fils absinthe has recently been discovered and amongst the well-preserved bottles, there were a few in a remarkable state of preservation, retaining their original color and freshness. Those who have been fortunate enough to have been able to taste these and have also tasted the pre-release Jade PF 1901, are unanimous in their remarks as to the striking similarities between the vintage bottles and the Jade clone.

Reviews for Jade PF 1901 »

Posted by hartsmar at December 02, 2006 | Review Link