Copper & Kings Blanche Absinthe

A complex, herbal aperitif / cordial by Copper & Kings Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky a double distillation of superior, highly aromatic wine using Vendome copper pot stills made with traditional herbs: anise, fennel & wormwood; non-chill filtered & bottled at 65% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of candied licorice; while a creamy & fruity life adds notes of apple, golden raisin, must & tobacco; that leads to a mellow & earthy death with hints of cinnamon, black pepper, mint, orange zest & copper. March 2021

First absinthe so grain of salt but the 130 proof and the extremely strong profile of flavors makes this a unmistakable beverage and one that is great for sipping or perfect in a cocktail. That is, if you really like black licorice.

I bought this not only because I like using Copper & Kings behind the bar but I just really liked the bottle and then they changed the bottle (three stars because I don’t like the new bottle). If you’re making a Sazerac this absinthe gets the job done for a better price than most known absinthe brands.