Review Detail
3.5 3 0.5
1st Relase (2009-2011)
Overall rating
3.3
Appearance
4.0
Louche
5.0
Aroma
3.0
Flavor / Mouthfeel
2.5
Finish
2.5
Overall
3.0
Take note that this is the first release of Taboo Gold. After 2011 it was unavailable for a bit then around 2012 a new batch came out that was quite a bit different than the first. I'll post a separate review of the 2012 release.
Louched 4:1 with sugar.
COLOR is dark and deep. Golden yellow and green tints. Clear
LOUCHE Dark olive green with yellow/gold highlights. Creamy but not too thick. Perfect louche.
AROMA A bit peculiar. Anise, tangy, minty, lemony, herbaceous, grassy. A bit sharp like fruit eau-de-vie. All Taboo absinthe's are made with a fruit brandy base.
FLAVOR Bitter, spicy and tangy fruit. The fruit brandy base really comes through and gives it a flavor that is a bit peculiar for an absinthe. The overall flavor is pleasant but not a traditional absinthe flavor.
FINISH Spicy, bitter long finish. The spiciness goes away and a soapy flavor develops and stay with the bitterness.
OVERALL It's an enjoyable absinthe but definitely needs some tweaks in the flavor department.
Louched 4:1 with sugar.
COLOR is dark and deep. Golden yellow and green tints. Clear
LOUCHE Dark olive green with yellow/gold highlights. Creamy but not too thick. Perfect louche.
AROMA A bit peculiar. Anise, tangy, minty, lemony, herbaceous, grassy. A bit sharp like fruit eau-de-vie. All Taboo absinthe's are made with a fruit brandy base.
FLAVOR Bitter, spicy and tangy fruit. The fruit brandy base really comes through and gives it a flavor that is a bit peculiar for an absinthe. The overall flavor is pleasant but not a traditional absinthe flavor.
FINISH Spicy, bitter long finish. The spiciness goes away and a soapy flavor develops and stay with the bitterness.
OVERALL It's an enjoyable absinthe but definitely needs some tweaks in the flavor department.
B