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La Fée Absinthe X•S Suisse
We are delighted to announce the first absinthe from our new extra superior collection is now available on line. Be one of the first to experience our La Fée X•S Suisse, a wine based absinthe from the birthplace of absinthe: Couvet, Val-de-Travers, Switzerland.
Extra Superior absinthe was historically distilled using a high proportion of herbs, including wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) and a wine alcohol base. For our premium La Fée X•S range the importance of those methods, along with sourcing the best distillers in the historical homelands of absinthe, were paramount.
The Val-de-Travers
La Fée X•S Suisse is produced in the small town of Couvet in the Val-de-Travers region of Switzerland and it is here absinthe production began in 1792. Time was spent creating a recipe to reflect those top quality absinthes of the 19th century and the whole distillation process is carried out by hand and monitored closely to ensure consistency throughout. The finest aromatic plants, including locally grown wormwood (Artemesia absinthium), along with a grape alcohol base are carefully distilled in small quantities creating an absinthe that is highly elegant and perfectly balanced.
La Fée X•S Suisse gets its unique characteristics from the high proportion of herbs used, and a slight change in the ingredients would dramatically alter its final flavour.
Distillation
Each distillation takes place in small copper stills that have the capacity to produce just over 100 bottles. The wine alcohol, herbs and plants, including the wormwood are soaked in the stills overnight resulting in a beautifully scented mixture. Just before the distillation process begins, natural spring water straight from the Swiss mountains of the Val-de-Travers region is added to reduce the alcohol levels. For many hours the stills gently extract the distillate, too fast or slow would alter the flavour dramatically.
The distilled X•S is now at 76% abv and is left to mature. Bottling can not take place until the Swiss authorities have measured the weight and alcohol, after which purified natural spring water is added to reduce the alcohol level to 53%.
Tasting Note
This extra supérieure Swiss absinthe is a clear 'La Bleue' with a smooth texture and delicate anise and herb flavour that lingers elegantly on the palate. It is best enjoyed by slowly adding three to four parts iced water creating a swirl of opalescent colour finishing with a beautiful milky white texture and releasing an array of intense aromas. Its perfect balance means that, as is Swiss tradition, sugar is not needed.
La Fée Absinthe X•S Suisse
70cl 53%
In 1910 top quality Swiss absinthe disappeared from commercial production and still today there are few that can claim to be true classics. If you are looking for a classic example of a wine based high quality Swiss absinthe then this La Fée X•S Suisse is for you.
£60.00
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