Absinthe Gold68 is distilled with real wormwood (artemisia absinthium), but skips anise to avoid the dominating licorice taste of real Absinthe. Instead, orange and citrus notes are present, which give this slightly bitter Absinthe a fresh and pleasant body. If you are looking for a non-licorice Absinthe with wormwood, Gold68 should be your choice. But do not expect regular Absinthe. Gold68 is different, as aniseed and fennel are not used in the recipe. These herbs normally give Absinthe its strength and body. Gold68 is much lighter and smoother in taste. It neither louches, as the essential oils of anise and fennel are missing, which are responsible for the cloudy effect if you mix real Absinthe with water. But this absence does not have to be a disadvantage. You can use Gold68, therefore, as well as a mixer for cocktails. We like to drink Gold68 with Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water, Coke and if you like it, Energy Drink. But be aware, Gold68 still uses the traditional alcohol level of 68% by vol. (136 proof). It is therefore pretty strong; drink with responsibility!
To put it in a nutshell, if you want to drink a spirit with wormwood but do not like the licorice taste of Absinthe, Gold68 is the perfect "Absinthe" for you. It is the non-licorice sister of our bestselling Absinthe Strong68. People love it for what it is, the non-licorice alternative to real Absinthe.
Quality wormwood is used for Absinthe Gold68
Gold68 is produced in the small French town Fougerolles. In the 19th century, Fougerolles was home of various Absinthe distilleries. And actually until today, the city is known for its premium spirits. Many distilleries look back on a century-long history, including the distillery where Gold68 is produced. It was founded in 1859 and still today the distillery cultivates its own wormwood. Every year, in July the wormwood plants are harvested. This means the plants, which now have a height of approx. 2 meters (6.5 feet) are cut by hand and then dried for the next 6 months in a wooden hut. The warm climate in summer and the cold temperatures in winter are the perfect conditions to further enhance the quality of the herbs. Overall, this time-intensive and traditional process guarantees premium quality.
Drinking Absinthe Gold68: What to expect
We recommend drinking the anise-free Absinthe Gold68 with at least one sugar cubes. Why? Because the wormwood level of this Absinthe makes it slightly bitter to the taste and this bitterness is not masked by the sweet-tasting herbs like anise. To make it precise, Gold68 is not for the Absintheur, who is looking for a very complex Absinthe. Gold68 is straightforward: Wormwood is what its recipe is primarily about, and therefore wormwood is what you will taste. When cold water is added, Absinthe normally louches to an opalescent white color. The louche of Gold68 is relatively thin, as this change of color is created by the essential oils of anise. As Gold68 skips this ingredient, you do not have a white louche. As its taste is non-licorice, you can use Gold68 Absinthe for mixed drinks, for example, Gold68 mixed with Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water or Red Bull. Add a slice of lemon or orange and experience a very powerful drink.
Buy real Absinthe and traditional Accessories online
The Absinthe store ALANDIA was founded in 2001. From this date on ALANDIA proudly serves the Absinthe community around the world (USA, CA, JP, AU, NZ etc.). The delivery is guaranteed. This means if your order should not reach you - whatever the reason might be - we will reship or refund you your money. This is the trusted 100% ALANDIA Delivery Guarantee. A tracking number is emailed to you as soon as your order is shipped. Therefore, you always know when the Green Fairy will knock at your door.
If you have any questions or comments, just email us. Please check out as well our Facebook Fanpage with more information about the Green Fairy and 15,000+ satisfied ALANDIA Absintheurs. We would be happy to welcome as well you in the community!
