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Absinthe is historically described as a distilled, highly alcoholic (45%–74% ABV) beverage. It is an anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, commonly referred to as "grande wormwood". Absinthe traditionally has a natural green color but can also be colorless. It is commonly referred to in historical literature as "la fée verte" (the Green Fairy).Although it is sometimes mistakenly called a liqueur, absinthe was not bottled with added sugar and is therefore classified as a spirit. Absinthe is unusual among spirits in that it is bottled at a very high proof but is normally diluted with water when drunk.
Absinthe originated in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It achieved great popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. Due in part to its association with bohemian culture, absinthe was opposed by social conservatives and prohibitionists. Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, and Aleister Crowley were all notorious 'bad men' of that day who were (or were thought to be) devotees of the Green Fairy.
Absinthe was portrayed as a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug. The chemical thujone, present in small quantities, was singled out and blamed for its alleged harmful effects. By 1915, absinthe had been banned in the United States and in most European countries except the United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Although absinthe was vilified, no evidence has shown it to be any more dangerous than ordinary spirit. Its psychoactive properties, apart from those of alcohol, have been much exaggerated.
A revival of absinthe began in the 1990s, when countries in the European Union began to reauthorize its manufacture and sale. As of February 2008, nearly 200 brands of absinthe were being produced in a dozen countries, most notably in France, Switzerland, Spain, and the Czech Republic. Commercial distillation of absinthe in the United States resumed in 2007.
Absinthe Verte
Our Handcrafted Absinthe Verte is prepared following the traditions of European Master Distillers of the 19th Century. We start with our aromatic eau-de-vie, placing it in our small 150 liter copper potstill, carefully adding the traditional Absinthe Verte herbs: Anise, Grande Wormwood, and Sweet Fennel, together with a number of proprietary botanicals.
The herbs are gently distilled at a high alcoholic strength, capturing the essential aromas and oils that are in the very heart of our hand selected flowers and herbs. These herbs are grown and harvested in the fields of Spain, France, and Western Europe, and the unmistakable aromas of these peaceful European meadows are captured in every bottle of our Absinthe Verte.
Before the Absinthe Verte is bottled, it must undergo a coloring step. Many commercial absinthes are colored artificially. Ours is colored in the most traditional manner by placing our hand-selected coloring herbs, Hyssop, Melissa, and Roman Wormwood, in cheesecloth and steeping the blend in warmed Absinthe Verte. These coloring herbs strengthen the floral aromas and citrusy undertones of the finished Absinthe Verte. The high alcohol content of the Absinthe Verte leaches chlorophyll from the plant material, turning our Absinthe Verte into a wholly natural, vibrant green color that is similar to the gemstone, Peridot. This unique hue is one of the reasons that French Impressionists of the Belle Époque took so strongly to traditionally prepared, handcrafted Absinthe Verte.
Absinthe Verdoyante
Absinthe Verdoyante is a latest addition to our range of fine spirits. It is bitterish, green spirit tasting of aniseed and fennel with extract of wormwood, coriander and a distillate made from herbs and spices. Absinthe Verdoyante stands for tradition and tested quality.
Bohemian absinthe recipes have always meant that less anise is used in local absinthe production, thus Absinthe Verdoyante does not turn milky, or 'louche' when water is added. Contains 10 mg/kg of thujone.
Alcohol by volume: 60%
Bottle size: 50cl (16.91oz)
Thujone: 10 mg/kg
With discreet shipping to the US and other nations, you can order one or more bottles of Absinthe Verdoyante, King Gold, Staroplzenecky, King, or Bitter Spirit, all made with actual wormwood and natural herbs for great flavor. Become an Absinthe expert by purchasing multiple bottles at once to have a tasting party. Absinthe flavors are subtle and influenced by a variety of factors including herbs, alcohol content, and the brewing process.
Vieux Carre Absinthe Superieure
Honoring the beauty and culture of the city of New Orleans , Philadelphia Distilling, of Philadelphia , PA , is introducing its new Vieux Carre Absinthe Superieure, the first legal absinthe to be distilled, bottled and sold on the East Coast of the United States in nearly 100 years.
To help create an attractive and bold look for distinctive eye appeal and unique shelf prominence, it called upon Saxco International, Inc., of Horsham , PA , world-wide packaging specialist for the wine and spirits industry. “We were looking to create a package which was reflective of the culture and lifestyle of New Orleans and commensurate with the high quality of this unique spirit,” explains Andrew Auwerda, president of Philadelphia Distilling.
With that in mind, Saxco International supplied a 750 ml square flint bottle with a long neck from Saverglass in France, one of its reliable and quality vendors in its vast global resource network. The bottle was decorated by Quest, Inc., of Hillside , New Jersey , another Saxco resource. Quest handled the silk screening of an original floral wallpaper design on all four sides which is symbolic of the southern city’s iron work in the French Quarter. The black Vieux Carre identification on the front also was applied by Quest. Philadelphia Distilling provided and applied the bottle’s green and black neck band and complementary square-top glass stopper.
According to Auwerda, “The spirits’ flavor and color is derived exclusively from 100% natural herbs. The flavor is simultaneously complex, mysterious and engaging and its deep olive color is reminiscent of a vintage jewel.” Vieux Carre Absinthe Superieure is batch distilled using a traditional “double maceration” process featuring the mysterious grande wormwood and petite wormwood. Green and star anise, fennel, doux provence , melissa, genepi, hyssop and spearmint complete the complex flavor profile. “Vieux Carre is an original artisan spirit that comfortably blends historic processes with modern distilling technology,” Auwerda notes. “The warm, long and lingering finish is harmonious, sophisticated and subtle.” The spirit was specifically designed and distilled to work straight up or with other premium cocktail ingredients. Master Distiller Robert John Cassell continues to build on his career milestones with his work on Vieux Carre.
Vieux Carre is being introduced first in the Pennsylvania and Kentucky markets and soon will be rolled out in other eastern states before moving westward. The retail price for a 750 ml bottle is $60. Philadelphia Distilling is located at 12285 McNulty Road., Suite 105 Philadelphia , PA , 19154 and can be reached at 215-671-0346.
“We are very gratified and excited about our role in helping Philadelphia Distilling to bring Vieux Carre to the American marketplace,” states Herbert L. Sachs, president of Saxco International. Sachs worked closely with Auwerda on the all-important packaging aspect of the project.
Obsello Absinthe Verte
Obsello Absinthe Verte is Spain's most celebrated absinthe, with honors including: GOLD MEDAL 2008-Beverage Testing Institute, 4 STARS Imbibe Magazine, 4 STARS-Wormwood Absinthe Society, and inclusion in Wine Enthusiast's "Best of 2008" issue.
Created in small batches with copper alembic stills, Obsello Absinthe Verte is a uniquely aromatic, highly refined, and decadently rich spirit. It starts with grape spirits distilled from the Macabeo, Xareal-lo, and Parellada grape varietals grown in Penedés Spain. The absinthe is then distilled with eight independently selected herbs.
The vibrant nose displays aromas of candied plum and vanilla, while the palate is herbaceous, honeyed, full-bodied, and refreshing. With the addition of cold water, Obsello develops an opaque, opalescent louche that releases yet more complexity.
Obsello is made with 100% real wormwood, and no artificial coloring or flavoring. This traditional distilled absinthe comes packaged in a UV-resistant bottle designed to protect the all-natural color.
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Absinthe is historically described as a distilled, highly alcoholic (45%–74% ABV) beverage. It is an anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, commonly referred to as "grande wormwood". Absinthe traditionally has a natural green color but can also be colorless. It is commonly referred to in historical literature as "la fée verte" (the Green Fairy).Although it is sometimes mistakenly called a liqueur, absinthe was not bottled with added sugar and is therefore classified as a spirit. Absinthe is unusual among spirits in that it is bottled at a very high proof but is normally diluted with water when drunk.
Absinthe originated in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It achieved great popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. Due in part to its association with bohemian culture, absinthe was opposed by social conservatives and prohibitionists. Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, and Aleister Crowley were all notorious 'bad men' of that day who were (or were thought to be) devotees of the Green Fairy.
Absinthe was portrayed as a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug. The chemical thujone, present in small quantities, was singled out and blamed for its alleged harmful effects. By 1915, absinthe had been banned in the United States and in most European countries except the United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Although absinthe was vilified, no evidence has shown it to be any more dangerous than ordinary spirit. Its psychoactive properties, apart from those of alcohol, have been much exaggerated.
A revival of absinthe began in the 1990s, when countries in the European Union began to reauthorize its manufacture and sale. As of February 2008, nearly 200 brands of absinthe were being produced in a dozen countries, most notably in France, Switzerland, Spain, and the Czech Republic. Commercial distillation of absinthe in the United States resumed in 2007.
Absinthe Verte
Our Handcrafted Absinthe Verte is prepared following the traditions of European Master Distillers of the 19th Century. We start with our aromatic eau-de-vie, placing it in our small 150 liter copper potstill, carefully adding the traditional Absinthe Verte herbs: Anise, Grande Wormwood, and Sweet Fennel, together with a number of proprietary botanicals.
The herbs are gently distilled at a high alcoholic strength, capturing the essential aromas and oils that are in the very heart of our hand selected flowers and herbs. These herbs are grown and harvested in the fields of Spain, France, and Western Europe, and the unmistakable aromas of these peaceful European meadows are captured in every bottle of our Absinthe Verte.
Before the Absinthe Verte is bottled, it must undergo a coloring step. Many commercial absinthes are colored artificially. Ours is colored in the most traditional manner by placing our hand-selected coloring herbs, Hyssop, Melissa, and Roman Wormwood, in cheesecloth and steeping the blend in warmed Absinthe Verte. These coloring herbs strengthen the floral aromas and citrusy undertones of the finished Absinthe Verte. The high alcohol content of the Absinthe Verte leaches chlorophyll from the plant material, turning our Absinthe Verte into a wholly natural, vibrant green color that is similar to the gemstone, Peridot. This unique hue is one of the reasons that French Impressionists of the Belle Époque took so strongly to traditionally prepared, handcrafted Absinthe Verte.
Absinthe Verdoyante
Absinthe Verdoyante is a latest addition to our range of fine spirits. It is bitterish, green spirit tasting of aniseed and fennel with extract of wormwood, coriander and a distillate made from herbs and spices. Absinthe Verdoyante stands for tradition and tested quality.
Bohemian absinthe recipes have always meant that less anise is used in local absinthe production, thus Absinthe Verdoyante does not turn milky, or 'louche' when water is added. Contains 10 mg/kg of thujone.
Alcohol by volume: 60%
Bottle size: 50cl (16.91oz)
Thujone: 10 mg/kg
With discreet shipping to the US and other nations, you can order one or more bottles of Absinthe Verdoyante, King Gold, Staroplzenecky, King, or Bitter Spirit, all made with actual wormwood and natural herbs for great flavor. Become an Absinthe expert by purchasing multiple bottles at once to have a tasting party. Absinthe flavors are subtle and influenced by a variety of factors including herbs, alcohol content, and the brewing process.
Vieux Carre Absinthe Superieure
Honoring the beauty and culture of the city of New Orleans , Philadelphia Distilling, of Philadelphia , PA , is introducing its new Vieux Carre Absinthe Superieure, the first legal absinthe to be distilled, bottled and sold on the East Coast of the United States in nearly 100 years.
To help create an attractive and bold look for distinctive eye appeal and unique shelf prominence, it called upon Saxco International, Inc., of Horsham , PA , world-wide packaging specialist for the wine and spirits industry. “We were looking to create a package which was reflective of the culture and lifestyle of New Orleans and commensurate with the high quality of this unique spirit,” explains Andrew Auwerda, president of Philadelphia Distilling.
With that in mind, Saxco International supplied a 750 ml square flint bottle with a long neck from Saverglass in France, one of its reliable and quality vendors in its vast global resource network. The bottle was decorated by Quest, Inc., of Hillside , New Jersey , another Saxco resource. Quest handled the silk screening of an original floral wallpaper design on all four sides which is symbolic of the southern city’s iron work in the French Quarter. The black Vieux Carre identification on the front also was applied by Quest. Philadelphia Distilling provided and applied the bottle’s green and black neck band and complementary square-top glass stopper.
According to Auwerda, “The spirits’ flavor and color is derived exclusively from 100% natural herbs. The flavor is simultaneously complex, mysterious and engaging and its deep olive color is reminiscent of a vintage jewel.” Vieux Carre Absinthe Superieure is batch distilled using a traditional “double maceration” process featuring the mysterious grande wormwood and petite wormwood. Green and star anise, fennel, doux provence , melissa, genepi, hyssop and spearmint complete the complex flavor profile. “Vieux Carre is an original artisan spirit that comfortably blends historic processes with modern distilling technology,” Auwerda notes. “The warm, long and lingering finish is harmonious, sophisticated and subtle.” The spirit was specifically designed and distilled to work straight up or with other premium cocktail ingredients. Master Distiller Robert John Cassell continues to build on his career milestones with his work on Vieux Carre.
Vieux Carre is being introduced first in the Pennsylvania and Kentucky markets and soon will be rolled out in other eastern states before moving westward. The retail price for a 750 ml bottle is $60. Philadelphia Distilling is located at 12285 McNulty Road., Suite 105 Philadelphia , PA , 19154 and can be reached at 215-671-0346.
“We are very gratified and excited about our role in helping Philadelphia Distilling to bring Vieux Carre to the American marketplace,” states Herbert L. Sachs, president of Saxco International. Sachs worked closely with Auwerda on the all-important packaging aspect of the project.
Obsello Absinthe Verte
Obsello Absinthe Verte is Spain's most celebrated absinthe, with honors including: GOLD MEDAL 2008-Beverage Testing Institute, 4 STARS Imbibe Magazine, 4 STARS-Wormwood Absinthe Society, and inclusion in Wine Enthusiast's "Best of 2008" issue.
Created in small batches with copper alembic stills, Obsello Absinthe Verte is a uniquely aromatic, highly refined, and decadently rich spirit. It starts with grape spirits distilled from the Macabeo, Xareal-lo, and Parellada grape varietals grown in Penedés Spain. The absinthe is then distilled with eight independently selected herbs.
The vibrant nose displays aromas of candied plum and vanilla, while the palate is herbaceous, honeyed, full-bodied, and refreshing. With the addition of cold water, Obsello develops an opaque, opalescent louche that releases yet more complexity.
Obsello is made with 100% real wormwood, and no artificial coloring or flavoring. This traditional distilled absinthe comes packaged in a UV-resistant bottle designed to protect the all-natural color.
