Grande Absente bitter aux plantes d’absinthe

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alc./vol: 69%

Proof: 138°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: Unaged

Product of: Product of France France

Grande Absenté is made with alcohol, sugar (approximately 35g of sugar per litre), infusions and essences of absinthe, wormwood and star anise, green anise alcoholates, lemon balm and mint. Brilliant blue FCF and tartazine is added to produce the vibrant green colour.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 05/04/2014

Appearance:

Clear, vibrant harlequin green. Turns hazy but fails to louche with water.

Aroma:

Pungent, aggressive peppery spirit, fresh fennel, aniseed and liquorice.

Taste:

Green, herbal flavours are pronounced when neat. Water reveals anise, liquorice, white pepper, cloves, eucalyptus and fennel.

Aftertaste:

Bitter finish with white pepper and black liquorice.

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Barcode UPC: 3379974201018
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

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Produced by: Distilleries et Domaines de Provence
UK distribution by: Emporia Brands Ltd
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