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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