We are very proud to announce that Absinthe Maison ALANDIA won the gold medal at the Concours International de Lyon 2025! Maison ALANDIA is distilled with 16 different herbs, including artemisia absinthium, artemisia pontica, green anise, fennel, angelica roots, coriander seeds, and vanilla. Besides the complexity of the Absinthe recipe, a strong focus is put into the process of distillation. Each step is handcrafted by a small, family-owned German distillery located in the Bavarian Forest. Only 30 liters can be distilled in one batch, and like in the old days, wood is used to heat the alembic. Each Absinthe distillation runs for 10 hours, allowing all the herbal tones to be set free.
After distillation, additional herbs are added to create Maison ALANDIA's poetical natural green color. The final product is matured for several weeks to develop its complex body and full character. The taste of pontica is present when you drink this Absinthe, anise is only in the background, together with a slightly sweet vanilla smack. One sip, and you will taste why this Absinthe is something special: a historical dedication.
Absinthe Tradition of the Eichelberger Family
A great-grandfather of the Eichelberger family, Eduard Heinrich Nötzel, lived from 1800 to 1874 in Danzig. He assumed ownership of the wood wholesale trade business of his father but expanded the business very soon. An advertisement in an old newspaper shows that he started to offer different spirits and essences, including an „Extracte d'Absinthe“. In his tavern "Zum Elefanten" ("To the Elephant"), his specialties were offered. His son, Otto Luis Nötzel, continued the flourishing business. Unfortunately, he died young, and his son was too young to manage the company. Therefore, the business was shut down around 1900. Due to the two world wars, the history of the family heritage was almost forgotten. Until in 1997, when the Wild family started again with the production of Absinthe in the Eichelberger distillery.
Buy Absinthe online at ALANDIA
The Absinthe store ALANDIA was founded in 2001. From this date on, ALANDIA proudly serves the Absinthe community around the world (AU, CA, JP 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 be at your door.
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