Review Detail
3.4 9 0.5
Absinthe, eh?
Overall rating
3.4
Appearance
5.0
Louche
3.5
Aroma
2.5
Flavor / Mouthfeel
3.0
Finish
3.5
Overall
3.0
Appearance: Absolutely beautiful in the glass. Just the faintest emerald hue amidst crystalline clarity.
Louche: Thin trails lead to a thick fog that keeps a nice separation between the louche and the top layer. This holds until 1.5:1 or so, then it's completely foggy with a hint of green.
Aroma: This is the downfall for me on this one. It's slightly spicy, but overly medicinal until the dilution is at least 4:1. Only then does the aroma balance out a bit.
Flavor: Slightly thin in feel, there are some interesting flavors happening in the background. A tad bitter (in a good way), a little spicy and fruity, works best if you let it sit in your mouth and warm a bit before swallowing. Nothing really stands out as a "wow" but there's not much to complain about, either.
Finish: Very dry with a lingering bitterness (again, in a good way).
Overall: Not a bad effort at all, but nothing that really stands out as superior over other brands.
Louche: Thin trails lead to a thick fog that keeps a nice separation between the louche and the top layer. This holds until 1.5:1 or so, then it's completely foggy with a hint of green.
Aroma: This is the downfall for me on this one. It's slightly spicy, but overly medicinal until the dilution is at least 4:1. Only then does the aroma balance out a bit.
Flavor: Slightly thin in feel, there are some interesting flavors happening in the background. A tad bitter (in a good way), a little spicy and fruity, works best if you let it sit in your mouth and warm a bit before swallowing. Nothing really stands out as a "wow" but there's not much to complain about, either.
Finish: Very dry with a lingering bitterness (again, in a good way).
Overall: Not a bad effort at all, but nothing that really stands out as superior over other brands.
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