The NOT SO CRAZY TRUTH About ABSINTHE | Master Your Glass
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On this episode of MYG I dive into Absinthe’s history, production and I taste 14 different types of from 5 different countries. Look out for my Absinthe cocktails episode too!
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Pernod 68 Absinth / France / 68% ABV
• Herbaceous: Wormwood, anise
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: Moderate
• Citrus: Nice Citrus zest
• Bitter: long lingering bitterness
Lucid Absinthe Superiore / France / 68% ABV
• Herbaceous: anise, and fennel and Wormwood,
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: A bit of a bight
• Citrus: Nice Citrus zest
• Bitter: Wormwood, long lingering bitterness and astringency
La Fee Absinthe / France / 66% ABV
• Herbaceous: Natural, herbal woodsy, less licorice
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: Balanced
• Citrus: Lemon balm
• Bitter: A bit of woodsy bitterness
Grand Absente / France / 69% ABV
• Herbaceous: Mint, balm, anise
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: Integrated well
• Citrus: Lemon balm
• Bitter: Yes - Wormwood and Gentian
Mari Mayans / Spain / 70% ABV
• Herbaceous: Pleasant
• Sweetness: Balanced Perfectly
• Alcohol Bite: Some
• Citrus: Yes Fresh / Orange
• Bitter: Very little
Absenta Tunnel / Spain / 70% ABV
• Herbaceous: Light Anise- mostly licorice
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: Firm Heat
• Citrus: Yes Fresh / Orange
• Bitter: Very little
Kubler / Swiss / 53% ABV
• Herbaceous: Rich anise, fennel,
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: Firm Heat
• Citrus: Coriander lemon
• Bitter: Towards the back end – with dryness
Duplais / Swiss / 60% ABV
• Herbaceous: Gentle anise
• Sweetness: Dry (Needs sugar)
• Alcohol Bite: Sharp
• Citrus: Pick on the fly
• Bitter: Angelica herb Bitterness
St George / USA / 60% ABV
• Herbaceous: Green Tea, basil and tarragon
• Sweetness: Dry (Needs sugar)
• Alcohol Bite: Integrated well
• Citrus: Lemon balm
• Bitter: Wormwood dry bitterness
Frey Ranch / USA / 60% ABV
• Herbaceous: Anise and licorice – Wormwood balance
• Sweetness: Herbal sweetness
• Alcohol Bite: Integrated well
• Citrus: Lemon balm
• Bitter: Wormwood dry bitterness
Vieux Carre / USA / 60% ABV
• Herbaceous: Anise and Wormwood balanced
• Sweetness: Slightly
• Alcohol Bite: Integrated well
• Citrus: Lemon balm
• Bitter: Wormwood dry bitterness
Staroplzenecky Absinth / Czech Republic / 70% ABV
• Herbaceous: Mint
• Sweetness: Balanced
• Alcohol Bite: A lot
• Citrus: Pinesol
• Bitter: A lot of Bitter
Fruko Schultz / Czech Republic / 70% ABV
• Herbaceous: Mint Syrup
• Sweetness: Balanced
• Alcohol Bite: None
• Citrus: None
• Bitter: None
Green Fairy / Czech Republic / 60% ABV
• Herbaceous: Mint Syrup
• Sweetness: Balanced
• Alcohol Bite: Medium
• Citrus: Some – Very mild
• Bitter: A touch - On the midline
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@00:00 Intro
@00:31 History of Absinthe
@01:44 What is Absinthe?
@03:31 How to Drink Absinthe
@03:54 Why was it Banned?
@05:35 Tools and Rituals
@12:04 French Absinthe Tasting
@20:05 Spain Absinthe Tasting
@23:59 Swiss Absinthe Tasting
@27:57 USA Absinthe Tasting
@33:51 Czech Republic Absinthe Tasting
@40:10 Closing Thoughts
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Cool Absinthe Accessories:
Absinthe Fountain Set with 4 Spoons
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Set of 6 Absinthe Reservoir Glasses
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Theme Music “La Tarantella” revised by Charles Berthoud
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