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Absinthe should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Storing it upright with a tightly sealed stopper helps to preserve its aroma and quality long-term.
In the EU and Germany, absinthe was re-legalized starting in the late 1990s.
Absinthe was banned due to social debates, moral concerns, exaggerated assumptions about its effects, and not least the economic interests of the wine lobby.
The first commercial production is dated to the late 18th century in Val-de-Travers, around 1789.
Absinthe originated in the border region between Switzerland and France, particularly in Val-de-Travers.
Generally, one sugar cube per glass is sufficient. Depending on personal taste, two can also be used.
Typically, an absinthe glass, an absinthe spoon, sugar cubes, and a carafe or fountain with ice-cold water are used.
A fountain or a brouilleur is used to drip or pour water slowly and evenly into absinthe. They facilitate traditional preparation.
Absinthe can be drunk neat, but never should be. Traditionally, this is not recommended as the taste and aroma only fully develop through dilution. Furthermore, as a spirit, its alcohol content is too high.
The louche effect describes the milky clouding that occurs when water is added to absinthe. It indicates that the essential oils are combining with the water. They are no longer dissolved in the alcohol.
An absinthe spoon is a perforated spoon placed over the glass. A sugar cube is placed on it, over which water slowly drips into the absinthe.
Water and sugar balance out bitterness and alcohol content. At the same time, essential oils dissolve, which makes the taste rounder and more complex.
Traditionally, absinthe is diluted with ice-cold water, slowly dripped into the glass – often over a sugar cube. This allows the aromas to unfold optimally.
Our absinthes are based on historical recipes and traditional production methods. However, they are produced according to current legal requirements and meet all current quality and safety standards.
It's a matter of taste. Absinthe varies depending on its herbal composition, alcohol content, and style. Some prefer strong, bitter varieties, while others prefer milder or more aromatic absinthes. Gold medals at spirits competitions were awarded to ALANDIA Verte and Maison ALANDIA. They were recognized as the best absinthes in the competition.
The thujone content is legally limited. All legally available absinthes adhere to the maximum limit of 35mg/l. Differences in effects usually lie in the alcohol content and herbal profile, not necessarily in a noticeable effect of more thujone.
Like other high-proof spirits, absinthe's primary effect comes from its alcohol content. Any special or hallucinogenic effects attributed to it are now considered a myth.
Absinthe typically has an alcohol content of around 45% to 75% vol. Therefore, it is traditionally consumed diluted with water.
"Absinthe 66" usually refers to an absinthe with 66% alcohol by volume. The number indicates the alcohol content and not a specific quality or style.
Absinthe can have different colors. Classically, absinthe is green, but there are also clear variants as well as rarer colors (black, red, rosé, etc.).
Classic varieties include green absinthe (Verte) and clear absinthe, also known as Blanche or La Bleue. In addition, there are other interpretations with individual recipes, such as historically documented Rosé Absinthe.
The base consists of wormwood, anise, and fennel. Depending on the recipe, other herbs and plants such as hyssop, lemon balm, or coriander are added.
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Absinthe should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Storing the bottle upright with a tightly closed stopper helps to maintain its aroma and quality over time.
Absinthe has a very long shelf life due to its high alcohol content. Unopened, it can be stored for many years without losing quality. Even after opening, absinthe remains enjoyable for a long period if stored correctly.
Among the most well-known myths are alleged hallucinogenic effects. These are now considered disproven and are based on historical misconceptions.
Unlike ouzo, raki, or pastis, absinthe is distilled and contains wormwood as a central ingredient. Furthermore, after distillation, it is colored green with herbs and is therefore not clear like most anise spirits.