{"product_id":"barrel-cut-shiraz","title":"Absinthe Barrel Cut Shiraz Cask 500 ml 65%","description":"\u003cp\u003eALANDIA Barrel Cut \u003ca title=\"Buy Absinthe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.absinthe-alandia.com\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsinthe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e combines the best of two worlds: Genuine premium Absinthe and the complex notes of a barrel-aged spirit. We begin by distilling a traditional Absinthe using wormwood, green anise, and fennel. For the Shiraz Cask Edition, we use Shiraz wine alcohol as the base instead of a neutral grain spirit, adding extra complexity and a rich fruitiness. In the next step, the Absinthe matures for several months in casks previously used for Shiraz red wine. During this time, it develops additional flavor depth and a natural coloration. For the final touch, we infuse the barrel-aged Absinthe with Anisée, an aniseed spirit that was also highly popular in the 19th century. The result is a naturally colored Absinthe with a bold character and complex notes from the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINFO: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eShiraz Cask Edition is limited to 134 bottles. Each bottle is enumerated by hand.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes: Absinthe Aged in Shiraz Red Wine Cask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique Absinthe presents an intriguing fusion of classic herbal complexity and rich cask influence. Aged in a Shiraz red wine barrel, it departs from traditional Absinthe profiles, revealing a deeper, more contemplative character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe aroma opens with the unmistakable freshness of anise and fennel, soon enveloped by warm, oxidative notes reminiscent of aged sherry. Subtle hints of dried figs, raisins, and toasted almonds emerge, layered over a foundation of wormwood and delicate floral herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn the palate, the wine cask aging becomes more apparent—not through fruity red berry notes, but rather through a mature, vinous depth. The flavor leans toward sun-dried fruits - raisins, sultanas, and a touch of prune - evoking sherry more than Shiraz. A soft, nutty richness complements the traditional herbal core, with a gentle sweetness balanced by a drying tannic edge from the cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe finish is long and warming, echoing dried fruit and oak spice, with lingering herbal bitterness and a whisper of anise and fennel sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe recommend enjoying Barrel Cut Shiraz Cask Absinthe in the traditional French way, but with less water. Mix 1 or 1.5 parts ice-cold water with one part Absinthe, preferably with a sugar cube. Smell the spirit before adding water. Undiluted, the complex aromas of this Absinthe are particularly intense. After adding ice-cold water, Barrel Cut Shiraz Cask Absinthe takes on a caramel-white color. The louche is particularly dense, as the Anisée finish adds even more essential oils to create the magical louche effect.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Barrel Cut Absinthe Project\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsinthe Barrel Cut is made in cooperation with the German Absinthe and Whiskey connoisseurs SaarWhisky. The distillery is known for their innovative Absinthes and premium single cask Whiskeys. Their long experience with \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Barrel Aged Spirits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.absinthe-alandia.com\/blogs\/news\/barrel-aged\" target=\"_self\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003ebarrel aged spirits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e influenced the development and making of the product. More projects are planned for the future. The idea is to offer different Absinthes under the line \"Barrel Cut\". Until now, the \u003ca title=\"Whiskey Absinthe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.absinthe-alandia.com\/products\/barrel-cut-whisky\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskey Cask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and Shiraz Cask Editions are available for sale.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALANDIA Spirits","offers":[{"title":"500 ml \/ 65%","offer_id":52716163596627,"sku":"1755","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9920\/9043\/files\/absinth-barrel-cut-shiraz-cask.jpg?v=1767616592","url":"https:\/\/www.absinth-alandia.de\/en\/products\/barrel-cut-shiraz","provider":"ALANDIA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}