| Butterfly Classic Absinthe Tasting Notes |
| Appearance |
Clarity |
Light peridot |
| Legs |
Slow, small and long |
| Color |
Peridot, turning milky white when louched with a slight hint of light pastel green |
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| Nose |
Condition |
Delicate citrus and spice |
| Development |
Initially sweet and floral, further layers unveil themselves with earthy lemon and spice |
| Character |
A sweet mix of the absinthe “trinity” (wormwood, anise, fennel) with the additional balance of spice and citrus |
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| Palate |
Sweetness |
Up front and always present |
| Body |
Very full-bodied |
| Intensity |
Medium to bold |
| Mouthfeel (louched) |
Full bodied, velvety |
| Character |
A balance of sweetness and spice — Sweetness from anise and fennel is juxtaposed with a peppery and bright blend of crisp wormwood, mint and citrus |
| Alcohol |
65% |
| Finish |
Lingering spice and citrus |
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| Conclusion |
Quality |
Unique and complex absinthe that is naturally sweet |
| Origin |
Pre-prohibition style American absinthe crafted in Couvet, Val-de-Travers, Switzerland |
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