Review Detail
1.3 6 0.5
Traditional Absinthe
A step in the right direction
Overall rating
3.2
Appearance
3.0
Louche
4.0
Aroma
3.0
Flavor / Mouthfeel
3.0
Finish
3.0
Overall
3.0
Color: Pleasant and attractive. No sediment in this bottle, but it was just a tad too dark.
Louche: Attractive and correct. A bit too thin, but not thin enough to give it a 3. (note: I typically use a fountain with ice cold water and a moderate/slow drip, which tends to bring out the louche moreso than what some other people would do.)
Aroma: Fruity and fresh, but again, a bit light. Not a lot of anise. Still inviting though.
Flavor: Very light and a touch citrusy. I could use more of both anise and wormwood. It's still tasty and refreshing, but it's not really pushing any envelopes.
Finish: I think a bit more anise would add both a greater depth of flavor, but also a finish that would linger more.
Overall: A perfectly adequate offering, but there's not a lot that distinguishes it from its peers. Enjoyable enough, and certainly a good 'starter absinthe'. I'm a bit surprised at how safe they played it, given the strong flavors of their other products. A step in the right direction though. Lots of promise.
Louche: Attractive and correct. A bit too thin, but not thin enough to give it a 3. (note: I typically use a fountain with ice cold water and a moderate/slow drip, which tends to bring out the louche moreso than what some other people would do.)
Aroma: Fruity and fresh, but again, a bit light. Not a lot of anise. Still inviting though.
Flavor: Very light and a touch citrusy. I could use more of both anise and wormwood. It's still tasty and refreshing, but it's not really pushing any envelopes.
Finish: I think a bit more anise would add both a greater depth of flavor, but also a finish that would linger more.
Overall: A perfectly adequate offering, but there's not a lot that distinguishes it from its peers. Enjoyable enough, and certainly a good 'starter absinthe'. I'm a bit surprised at how safe they played it, given the strong flavors of their other products. A step in the right direction though. Lots of promise.
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