Absinthe Brevans A.O. Spare Absinthe Vert

Product of: Switzerland

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Absinthe Brevans Spare is the second Absinthe in Matter-Luginbühl's series based on recipes from the 1897 book "La fabrication des liqueurs" by J. de Brevans. Free of sugar and artificial flavours. Coloured with natural chlorophyll so liable to fade and change from batch to batch.

The label (Absinthe Art Edition 5) features a work by Austin Osman Spare (1886 – 1956) an English painter influenced by art nouveau and known for surrealist depictions of the relationship between the conscious and unconscious self.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 14/04/2013

Appearance:

Clear, pale lime green. With water louches pale milky green.

Aroma:

Pungent fennel with aniseed, coriander and piney freshness.

Taste:

Well-balanced and approachable.

Aftertaste:

The notes found on the nose linger in the long finish.