{"product_id":"quincy-street-distillery-prairie-fairie-absinthe-blanche-375ml","title":"Quincy Street Distillery Prairie Fairie Absinthe Blanche 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrairie Fairie is a Swiss-style absinthe blanche from Quincy Street Distillery in Riverside, Illinois, distilled from the distillery's own wildflower-honey spirit with grande wormwood, green anise and Florence fennel, bottled at 130 proof (65% ABV) in a 375ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike green absinthes, Prairie Fairie is a clear blanche made in the traditional Swiss style, and instead of neutral grain or grape spirit it starts from Quincy Street's Prairie Sunshine wildflower-honey spirit. It is distilled with absinthe's holy trinity of green anise, Florence fennel and grande wormwood. Quincy Street Distillery, founded by Derrick Mancini, makes small-batch spirits using fine regional ingredients and collaborating with local artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorically inspired and approachable, it stays clear in the bottle and louches milky white when chilled water is added, revealing anise, fennel and herbal wormwood over a soft honeyed base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beehive label makes it a distinctive gift for cocktail enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsinthe blanche is the clear style historically made in the Val-de-Travers in Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA louche forms as water releases the anise oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a slotted spoon over the glass if adding sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt adds herbal depth to a Death in the Afternoon with Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few drops lift a Sazerac or Monkey Gland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it slowly as an aperitif or after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 375ml bottle is ideal for exploring the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a fun gift for cocktail historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green anise, fennel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grande wormwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft wildflower honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quincy Street Distillery, Riverside, Illinois\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absinthe blanche, Swiss style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildflower-honey spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grande wormwood, green anise, Florence fennel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 proof (65% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illinois, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it the traditional way: slowly drip ice-cold water into a measure of absinthe (about 3 to 5 parts water) until it louches, with or without a sugar cube. Use a rinse in a Sazerac or Corpse Reviver No. 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an absinthe blanche?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA clear, Swiss-style absinthe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the base spirit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuincy Street's wildflower-honey spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I serve it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith ice-cold water dripped in until it louches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/liqueur-more\"\u003eLiqueur \u0026amp; More collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quincy Street Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023585702197,"sku":"VWS200435097","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-24424.webp?v=1793662317","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/quincy-street-distillery-prairie-fairie-absinthe-blanche-375ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}