La Cladestine 750 ml

La Clandestine is a Swiss absinthe from the Val-de-Travers region, the birthplace of absinthe, made following the same clandestine recipes distillers used during the decades absinthe was banned across Europe. It's bottled at 53% ABV, noticeably lower than most absinthes, a deliberate choice that lets it louche properly with cold water without needing to be watered down as aggressively. The nose is heavy on anise and fennel with a grassy wormwood backbone, the palate is herbal and slightly bitter, and the finish is long and licorice-forward. It's a serious, traditionally made absinthe for anyone curious about the spirit's history rather than a novelty bottle.

How to drink La Clandestine

Louche it the traditional way: pour a measure into a glass, rest a slotted spoon with a sugar cube over the rim, and drip ice-cold water through slowly until it turns milky and opaque. Because it's bottled lower-proof than most absinthes, you can use less water than usual and still get a balanced glass.

Absinthe106 proof · Val-de-Travers