Absinthe... discuss. - Tiki Drinks and Food

MM Mr. Moto Member Joined: Mar 08, 2010 Posts: 41	MM Mr. Moto Posted posted on Sat, Nov 6, 2010 8:35 PM Nice photos! Looks like a cool exhibit. Unfortunately, I can't say much for the choice of absinthe. None are terrible, but neither are they very good, IMHO. Mata Hari has a very thin louche and an odd cinnamon flavor--very little anise taste. Grande Absente is an anise bomb--very sweet (it's artificially colored and sweetened) and heavy on the star anise; probably the most "traditional" tasting of the three, though without nuance and far too saccharine. St. George is very peculiar indeed; the recipe includes basil, tarragon, and nettles. Lots of lemon balm and star anise as well. Of the three, I'd say it's the "best" (as in the highest quality, in terms of its herbs and method of production), although I find it difficult to drink. Very thick, murky louche. It has its fans, though, which is more than I can say about the other two. Sorry I can't be more positive. What else is available where you live?

Nice photos! Looks like a cool exhibit. Unfortunately, I can't say much for the choice of absinthe. None are terrible, but neither are they very good, IMHO. Mata Hari has a very thin louche and an odd cinnamon flavor--very little anise taste. Grande Absente is an anise bomb--very sweet (it's artificially colored and sweetened) and heavy on the star anise; probably the most "traditional" tasting of the three, though without nuance and far too saccharine. St. George is very peculiar indeed; the recipe includes basil, tarragon, and nettles. Lots of lemon balm and star anise as well. Of the three, I'd say it's the "best" (as in the highest quality, in terms of its herbs and method of production), although I find it difficult to drink. Very thick, murky louche. It has its fans, though, which is more than I can say about the other two.

Sorry I can't be more positive. What else is available where you live?

Post #563840 by Mr. Moto on Sat, Nov 6, 2010 8:35 PM