Vieux Pontarlier Absinthe 750ml

Vieux Pontarlier Absinthe takes its name from Pontarlier, France, the historic heart of absinthe production before the drink was banned across much of Europe in the early 1900s. It's made in the traditional style, built around wormwood, anise, and fennel, the classic absinthe trio. Expect an intensely herbal, anise-forward nose, a palate that's bitter and botanical with real wormwood character, and a long, herbaceous finish. It louches — turns cloudy — when water is added, as traditional absinthe should. Good for anyone interested in the traditional French absinthe ritual rather than a novelty or overly sweetened modern absinthe.

How to drink Vieux Pontarlier

Use the traditional ritual — slowly drip ice water over a sugar cube on an absinthe spoon into the glass until it louches — rather than drinking it straight.

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