| La Clandestine Absinthe Tasting Notes |
| Appearance |
Clarity |
Crystal clear |
| Legs |
Slow, small and long |
| Color |
Clear, turning milky white when louched |
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| Nose |
Condition |
Elegant |
| Development |
Initially sweet floral, further abundant herbal notes when louched |
| Character |
A perfect balance of the absinthe “trinity” (wormwood, anise, fennel) |
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| Palate |
Sweetness |
Initial honey sweetness giving way to wormwood’s mild bitterness |
| Body |
Very full-bodied |
| Intensity |
Medium |
| Mouthfeel |
Smooth neat, even at 53%, even smoother and luscious louched |
| Character |
Fresh floral notes like an alpine meadow, with vanilla, rose petals, a touch of mint and spice, and perfectly balanced with no one flavor dominating |
| Alcohol |
Subtle, even at 53% |
| Finish |
Clean and long lasting |
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| Conclusion |
Quality |
Outstanding example of a Swiss blanche |
| Origin |
Couvet, Val-de-Travers, Switzerland |
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