Kübler Verte Suisse Vintage Edition is a traditional green Swiss absinthe from the Val-de-Travers, the birthplace of absinthe, bottled at 72% ABV in a numbered, vintage-dated 375ml bottle.
It is distilled at Blackmint in Môtiers by fourth-generation master distiller Yves Kübler, whose family made absinthe before the century-long ban (1910 to 2005). Grand wormwood from the Val-de-Travers, green anise and fennel are among its seven botanicals, and the spirit is coloured naturally by a second maceration of herbs.
The high strength is needed to keep that natural green colour, as chlorophyll breaks down at lower proofs. Naturally green absinthe is the style that earned the spirit its nickname, la fée verte, the green fairy.
Each vintage is made in limited quantities, packaged in a dark bottle to protect its colour.
Specifications
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Producer: Kübler / Blackmint, Môtiers, Val-de-Travers, Switzerland
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Style: Absinthe Verte (naturally coloured)
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Botanicals: Grand wormwood, green anise, fennel and others
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ABV: 72% (144 proof)
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Edition: Vintage-dated, numbered
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Size: 375ml
How to Enjoy It
Prepare it the traditional way: pour a measure into a glass and slowly drip three to five parts iced water over a sugar cube on an absinthe spoon until the absinthe turns cloudy (the louche). Never drink it neat at full strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kübler made?
In Môtiers, Val-de-Travers, Switzerland, the birthplace of absinthe.
Why is it 72% ABV?
The high strength preserves its natural green colour from herbs.
How do I serve it?
Dilute with three to five parts iced water, traditionally over a sugar cube.
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