{"product_id":"absente-absinthe-refined-750ml","title":"Absente Absinthe Refined 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbsente Absinthe Refined is a French absinthe distilled in Provence in the South of France and bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV), presented here in its Van Gogh gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsente holds the distinction of being the first legal absinthe recipe available in the United States since 1912. Produced by Distilleries et Domaines de Provence using artisanal distillation methods, it is a modern interpretation of the legendary Green Fairy, crafted with wormwood, anise and other traditional botanicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose brings anise, fresh herbs and a hint of floral wormwood. The palate is smooth and herbal, with anise at the forefront balanced by mint and subtle bitterness, over light floral and citrus notes. It earned 92 points from Tastings.com in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike classic absinthe, it is high proof and meant to be diluted: poured over a sugar cube on a slotted spoon with iced water, it louches into a cloudy pale green as the anise oils come out of solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe absinthe ritual has been part of café culture in France since the nineteenth century, when artists and writers gathered over glasses of the Green Fairy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Van Gogh gift box nods to that era and makes the bottle a ready-made present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with about one part absinthe to three to five parts cold water, adjusting to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little absinthe goes a long way in cocktails, adding an herbal, anise-scented lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anise, fresh herbs, floral wormwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anise, mint and subtle bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and herbal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilleries et Domaines de Provence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absinthe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wormwood, anise and traditional herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 proof (55% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provence, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it the classic way with a sugar cube, slotted spoon and ice-cold water, or add a rinse to a Sazerac or a dash to a Corpse Reviver No. 2. It pairs with oysters, goat cheese or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it legal in the US?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it was the first legal absinthe recipe in the US since 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I serve it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver a sugar cube with iced water, which turns it cloudy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnise, herbs, mint and subtle bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003eSpirits collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Absente","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023557521717,"sku":"VWS_200418916","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-20527.webp?v=1793661081","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/absente-absinthe-refined-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}