Awen Nature Safran - Reviewed by Experts and Consumers at The Wormwood Society
A crowdfunded absinthe made by Awen Nature, featuring the addition of saffron.
Editor reviews
2 reviews
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Interesting and savory
Overall rating
3.5
Appearance
4.0
Louche
4.0
Aroma
3.0
Flavor / Mouthfeel
3.0
Finish
3.5
Overall
3.5
Appearance: attractive yellow. No visible sediment.
Louche: Nice, light louche. Not overly thick, and not quite opalescent, but still attractive.
Aroma: oddly fruity and savory, mainly due to the saffron.
Flavor: more balanced than the aroma, but still a bit idiosyncratic. Tasty, but not quite traditional.
Finish: light anise flavors, but with a saffron punch. I can see this being a good absinthe to drink while eating. Paella, risotto, pizza, etc. I can see it being very good to cook with as well, since it isn't as sweet as a traditional brand.
Overall: Not traditional, but still tasty. An interesting twist!
Louche: Nice, light louche. Not overly thick, and not quite opalescent, but still attractive.
Aroma: oddly fruity and savory, mainly due to the saffron.
Flavor: more balanced than the aroma, but still a bit idiosyncratic. Tasty, but not quite traditional.
Finish: light anise flavors, but with a saffron punch. I can see this being a good absinthe to drink while eating. Paella, risotto, pizza, etc. I can see it being very good to cook with as well, since it isn't as sweet as a traditional brand.
Overall: Not traditional, but still tasty. An interesting twist!
User reviews
1 review
Overall rating
2.9
Appearance
3.0(1)
Louche
4.0(1)
Aroma
2.5(1)
Flavor / Mouthfeel
2.5(1)
Finish
2.5(1)
Overall
3.0(1)
Interesting, but very light
Overall rating
2.9
Appearance
3.0
Louche
4.0
Aroma
2.5
Flavor / Mouthfeel
2.5
Finish
2.5
Overall
3.0
Appearance: an unusual, intriguing, clean yellow.
Louche: not too thick, but lovely.
Aroma: interesting and complex but very light. Some alcohol notes, some wormwood, little anise. And saffron, as expected.
Flavor: think of a standard green absinthe, but very light. Saffron is the evident note.
Finish: pretty balanced, it does not linger long in the mouth.
Overall: It's an interesting absinthe with a unique personality, but it's very, very, very light. So light I suspect it could be a problem of the 5cl bottle. I tried it without sugar and in 1:4 dilution, while the Awen Nature website suggests 1:1 or 1:2 and sugar.
Louche: not too thick, but lovely.
Aroma: interesting and complex but very light. Some alcohol notes, some wormwood, little anise. And saffron, as expected.
Flavor: think of a standard green absinthe, but very light. Saffron is the evident note.
Finish: pretty balanced, it does not linger long in the mouth.
Overall: It's an interesting absinthe with a unique personality, but it's very, very, very light. So light I suspect it could be a problem of the 5cl bottle. I tried it without sugar and in 1:4 dilution, while the Awen Nature website suggests 1:1 or 1:2 and sugar.
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