bsinthe Nouvelle Vague by Gottfried Helnwein

Product of: Switzerland

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'Nouvelle Vague' or 'New Wave' refers to the contemporary flavour composition of this absinthe with coffee and cocoa flavours. The makers recommend diluting with cold water to ratio of 1:2 to 1:4 and recommend adding a little sugar syrup.

The 'Sleeping Child' label (Absinthe Art Edition 7) is by Gottfried Helnwein, a provocative and controversial Austrian-Irish artist famous for his depictions of wounded children.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 14/04/2013

Appearance:

Clear, pale grassy green. With water louches very pale chalky green.

Aroma:

Very pungent with pine needle and herbal aromas with anise and fennel. Water releases liquorice notes.

Taste:

Clean, fresh and complex with harmonious fennel, anise and alpine herbs.

Aftertaste:

Similarly pleasing finish.