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(Artemisia absinthium).
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Absinthe is a distilled, highly alcoholic anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs and the fundamental ingredient: grand wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). It was popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, especially in France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers such as Van Gogh and Lautrec and at the height of its popularity was banned. To read more about its fascinating history visit our time line. It is typically green in colour, turning to a cloudy, opalescent milky green (know as the louche) when mixed with water and is historically referred to as ‘The Green Fairy’. For more information on how to serve French absinthe click here. Traditional Swiss, such as our La Fée X•S Suisse Absinthe, is a clear 'La Bleue' absinthe that turns a cloudy, opalescent milky white when water is added. All quality absinthes are highly aromatic, and have a bitter taste. Depending on origin, absinthe typically has an alcohol content of around 68% abv for French absinthe and 53% abv Swiss. |





