The NOT SO CRAZY TRUTH About ABSINTHE | Master Your Glass
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
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On this episode of MYG I dive into Absinthe’s history, production and I taste 14 different types of from 5 different countries. Look out for my Absinthe cocktails episode too!
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Pernod 68 Absinth / France / 68% ABV
• Herbaceous: Wormwood, anise
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: Moderate
• Citrus: Nice Citrus zest
• Bitter: long lingering bitterness
Lucid Absinthe Superiore / France / 68% ABV
• Herbaceous: anise, and fennel and Wormwood,
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: A bit of a bight
• Citrus: Nice Citrus zest
• Bitter: Wormwood, long lingering bitterness and astringency
La Fee Absinthe / France / 66% ABV
• Herbaceous: Natural, herbal woodsy, less licorice
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: Balanced
• Citrus: Lemon balm
• Bitter: A bit of woodsy bitterness
Grand Absente / France / 69% ABV
• Herbaceous: Mint, balm, anise
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: Integrated well
• Citrus: Lemon balm
• Bitter: Yes - Wormwood and Gentian
Mari Mayans / Spain / 70% ABV
• Herbaceous: Pleasant
• Sweetness: Balanced Perfectly
• Alcohol Bite: Some
• Citrus: Yes Fresh / Orange
• Bitter: Very little
Absenta Tunnel / Spain / 70% ABV
• Herbaceous: Light Anise- mostly licorice
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: Firm Heat
• Citrus: Yes Fresh / Orange
• Bitter: Very little
Kubler / Swiss / 53% ABV
• Herbaceous: Rich anise, fennel,
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol Bite: Firm Heat
• Citrus: Coriander lemon
• Bitter: Towards the back end - with dryness
Duplais / Swiss / 60% ABV
• Herbaceous: Gentle anise
• Sweetness: Dry (Needs sugar)
• Alcohol Bite: Sharp
• Citrus: Pick on the fly
• Bitter: Angelica herb Bitterness
St George / USA / 60% ABV
• Herbaceous: Green Tea, basil and tarragon
• Sweetness: Dry (Needs sugar)
• Alcohol Bite: Integrated well
• Citrus: Lemon balm
• Bitter: Wormwood dry bitterness
Frey Ranch / USA / 60% ABV
• Herbaceous: Anise and licorice - Wormwood balance
• Sweetness: Herbal sweetness
• Alcohol Bite: Integrated well
• Citrus: Lemon balm
• Bitter: Wormwood dry bitterness
Vieux Carre / USA / 60% ABV
• Herbaceous: Anise and Wormwood balanced
• Sweetness: Slightly
• Alcohol Bite: Integrated well
• Citrus: Lemon balm
• Bitter: Wormwood dry bitterness
Staroplzenecky Absinth / Czech Republic / 70% ABV
• Herbaceous: Mint
• Sweetness: Balanced
• Alcohol Bite: A lot
• Citrus: Pinesol
• Bitter: A lot of Bitter
Fruko Schultz / Czech Republic / 70% ABV
• Herbaceous: Mint Syrup
• Sweetness: Balanced
• Alcohol Bite: None
• Citrus: None
• Bitter: None
Green Fairy / Czech Republic / 60% ABV
• Herbaceous: Mint Syrup
• Sweetness: Balanced
• Alcohol Bite: Medium
• Citrus: Some - Very mild
• Bitter: A touch - On the midline
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@00:00 Intro
@00:31 History of Absinthe
@01:44 What is Absinthe?
@03:31 How to Drink Absinthe
@03:54 Why was it Banned?
@05:35 Tools and Rituals
@12:04 French Absinthe Tasting
@20:05 Spain Absinthe Tasting
@23:59 Swiss Absinthe Tasting
@27:57 USA Absinthe Tasting
@33:51 Czech Republic Absinthe Tasting
@40:10 Closing Thoughts
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Which Absinthe Brand have you tried before?
I just got St. George Absinthe and it’s pretty good. I get a strong black licorice taste with that one
@@nickbeal4720 It was one of my favorites in the lineup. I found most American Absinthes to be really solid. Thanks for stopping by!
Jade absinthes are at a whole different level to everything else. Try any of their range. Pernod (make sure you actually buy the absinthe and not the pastis) is good solid value and pleasant. Les Fils d’Emile Pernot Bourgeois is also very good value and better than Pernod, I think. La Fee used to be garbage but it was completely reformulated a while ago and is now very good. It has one of the most citrus forward profiles but make sure you get the one that has a dark green plastic covering over the glass bottle and is called “Parisian style”. It is the best they make.
Holystone Apparition is lovely bummed to not see it on your list.
@@ianRichter21 I’ll have to try it! Thanks for watching!
14 absinthe tastings - that's a youtube record. Thanks for the long list of tasting notes. With many choices (most good ones at +$65 750ml) I suggest La Clandestine 200ml (Swiss, blanche) as a gateway to traditional absinthe. About $25 for 6-1oz drinks. No sugar if you like your drinks dry, sugar cube if you prefer sweet. Use a common fork (instead of absinthe spoon if you use sugar), a very cold water bottle (3-5oz) and rocks glass -- give it a taste and enjoy the aroma. If you want to get into absinthe, Livio has showcased the glassware and tools you should use. Beware the absinthe rabbit hole.
Thank you! I definitely need to try la clandestine! Cheers and stay in touch!
So is it the strong Anise and Wormwood notes that I should be looking for along with the alcohol content and a paler green color?
I tried making a "Death in the Afternoon," champagne and absinthe. Hemmingway's recipe calls for an ounce and a half of absinthe. I poured in just an ounce, and it had me under the table. Hemmingway was a better man than I.
Lol. He was definitely a pro drinker. He also drank 13 double daiquiri’s (Papa Doble) in one afternoon 😂. Thanks for stopping by!
Great video! So I made an Absinthe drink once few years back. Now I know why it was so strong. I didn't know I was supposed to add water. Two glasses and I was like, hey this stuff is pretty good. lol
lol!
The reason the St. George looks brown is because they don't add any preservatives to protect the color, so the chlorophyll in the botanicals fades from green to brown over time in the bottle. Apparently the green color is usually gone by the time the bottles hit store shelves.
My favorite American absinthe is made by the Mt. Defiance distillery in Virginia. Tons of herbaceousness, light on anise. They only sell it in 375ml bottles, so it's only about $35 a bottle, too.
Awesome! Great input on the color. I must try the Mt Defiance.
Another vote for Mt. Defiance Absinthe. It is great for mixing, as well, and gives just that right amount of edge to cocktails without overpowering the mix.
@@peterb2619 I am getting more and more intrigued about it
@@MasterYourGlassI believe it has brandy as well that makes up its base
LIVIO!!! This is a great class!! Ive never really delved into absinthe properly, but you've convinced me that I need to explore this further!! I love absinthe in certain cocktails, but haven't tried it diluted. This is simply awesome!!! CHEERS!!!
I am sure that you will love the more Bitter ones because you love Campari and there are some similar bitter/sugar flavor balances in some Absinthes. Cheers my Brother!
Wow Livio, when you do a tasting, you DO a tasting. 😂 I’ve never been the biggest fan of the “Green Fairy” but can appreciate it when used sparingly. You’re a warrior for this one! Cheers my man! 🥃
Hey Vino. Thanks for watching! Yeah this one was quite a video to film and I am so happy it is in the books!
I didn't expect to watch this whole video, but here we are. Entertaining :)
Wow. Thanks for watching it all! Cheers
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Of the Absinthes that you featured, I have tried Lucid. The other Absinthes I have had are Absente: Absinthe Refined, Parnasse, and Le Tourment Vert. I will be picking up a bottle of St. George this weekend. Cheers!
Cheers and thanks for stopping by!
Super! Thanks Darren!
Hello, just wanted to stop by and thank you for coming by yesterday at your last destination ❣️. I definitely subscribed and appreciated the class. Thank you! I
Absolutely! It was fun talking about booze with you all! Stay in touch! Livio
@@MasterYourGlass Absolutely 🤗
Like Mephisto Austria- Distilled based on an original 1909 recipe, Mephisto Absinthe includes grand wormwood, sage and fennel, along with other natural herbs. When added to water and ice its louche-effect creates a wonderful opal green cloudiness.
Sweet! I will look for it. Thanks
Nice video and thorough explanation, Never tried absinth, maybe give it a try some day
Thanks Christos. If you like the taste of licorice and herbal notes you will definitely enjoy mixed with cold water. Cheers!
Love your well made informative videos.
I was served absinthe for the first time on the rocks without sugar. Was horrible. Luckily I tried it again after the ice melted... alot, and it was MUCH better. I could actually taste it without being overpowered.
Awesome! Add as much water as you like!
Wonderful video! I'm partial to Vieux Carre myself but I also live in the Philadelphia area so am right by where its made and its easy to get directly from Philadelphia Distilling. I've tried a good few absinthes and the Vieux Carre is my personal favorite flavor profile wise. It also makes a wonderful sazerac. The fact that its so easy go get ahold of where I live is also a great bonus.
Vieux Carré is a gem. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Love a dash Pernod absinthe in a dry martini! Love the channel!
Thanks! I see how that could work. I will have to try that! Cheers
Wonderful video! Engaging and informative.
I appreciate your kind words! Cheers!
I've had the Vieux Carre and when I bought it it had a light green color, but over time did turn brown. From what I understand this can happen naturally over time with a clear bottlle, and absinthe that doesn't use artificial coloring. Note that Pernod, Lucid, Kubler, and Duplais have dark bottles. While I respect it, I do not share your, all of these have a purpose attitude. I had Grande Absente and to me it tasted how I would think turpentine would taste, i.e. not good, but that's my opinion. Personally, I would avoid any of the of the artificially colored absinthes and consider them what you might sell to a tourist. Of the others that you have displysed, that I've had I really do like, are Lucid, Kubler and Vieux Carre. I think that Kubler and Lucid are good introductions to absinthe, and Vieux Carre for me had a little bit more character and different flavors going on.
Great analysis here and your comment is much appreciated. Lucid is my go to when introducing Absinthe to someone for the first time. Cheers to you!
I am trying Absinthe for the very first time while watching this video. Very interesting history (I really appreciate your knowledge and sharing).
I am trying the ABSENTE (TM) imported by Crillon Importers Ltd. in a cognac glass over a tiny amount of ice, no sugar, topped with 4 parts cold water. I will try the sugar cube ritual tomorrow night at a party. But for now am educating myself.
I am very surprised at how much I like it, but at the same time I am a fan of black licorice and even Jaeger, so not surprised in that regard.
I chose my first one based on the recommendation of one of the liquor store salesmen at the store in Goodyear, AZ, whom I trust, coming in at $38 for the bottle.
I will be trying the $69 and $120 bottles of other also French-made brands next to see if I have any appreciation for the higher cost options.
In any case, this video is well made and worth every minute to anyone interested at a connoisseur level, or just as a thorough introduction to the world of Absinthe.
Thank you once again for this video. I look forward to more of them as a subscriber.
Thank you for you kind words and welcome to the delicious world of Absinthe. Let me know if you end up enjoying it more with it without sugar. Cheers
I have a bottle of Absente from France. it turns quite cloudy when mixed with water, the anise flavor is quite strong if you are into that sort of flavor, I just tried some mixed into an "Absinthe Mule". I used a very small amount and then vodka with it and it was absolutely delicious! Talk about herbs, amirite?!
I love it! That sounds like a delicious drink! Thanks for sharing
@@MasterYourGlass cheers buddy! Awesome video! Very informative. Pretty sure I watched to the end or pretty close anyways. Thank you!
I have tried the Pernod and the St George so far and enjoy both equally. My bottle of Pernod is young enough that it louches and has very slight green color still. The St George louches very quickly, and flavor is a little more complex due to the number of interesting herbs. Very nice.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I like your assessment of the St George
Very interesting! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed!
Wow, I've got to try and find some Vieux Carre. The only legit absinthes I've tried are Pernod (loved it) and Absinthe Original, shipped to the US from Prague. I would love to hear your thoughts on Absinthe Original and any of the other ones they have on their site (other than the Staroplzenecky, which they also sell.) It's not artificially colored and I found it to be super satisfying and complex enough to drink on its own, but great in a few kinds of cocktails I made at home too. It impressed my friend who lived in Prague for a decade but had never heard of it.
I’ve had Pernod, Kubler, St George, Vieux Carre, Lucid, and Grand Absente. After Pernod I think the best is Mansinthe though.. I hope they still make it..
There is a very strong relationship between Absinthe and the Great French Wine Blight. Goes like this. French drank wine. Wine blight started and there was far less wine. Absinthe was invented in Switzerland as an alternative drink. It caught on. Then the blight was more or less cured by grafting American grape plants onto French. But by then people were drinking alternate drinks, including absinthe. So they came up with all kinds of stories of how bad absinthe was and they got it banned. With it banned, the French went back to drinking wine.
Thanks for sharing! Great info!
Love absinthe. I tried Lucid but usually stick to a local distillery's absinthe. Very delicous
Agree! Lucid is good. I was actually impressed with American Absinthes too. The ones I tasted were really good. Thanks for watching!
@@MasterYourGlass Well my local would be Canadian, They farms all their botanicals on site which is very special having the farm to table aspect of the spirit.
@@stephane.foisy.186 That is so cool 😎
Livio, this is amazing brother and what a crazy selection of Absinthes 😍😍
Thanks Michael. The best way to understand a category is with some variety for sure. Cheers 🥂
I can highly recommend anything from the Guy destillery or the Aymonier - La Semilla destillery! Give it a try!
I will. Appreciate you sharing that info!
28:50 I appreciate the camerawork
Thank you!
The La Fee Parisienne absinthe that we get here in the UK or in the EU isn't green at all it's a clear liquid like the Pernod it only develops a slightly green hue when water is added which makes me think the one you have is likely specially made for the US market
that is a great insight! Thank you
On the island of rhodes in greece the typical tourists shops sometimes sell absinthe with 89.9% alcohol
Wow. That’s intense. Did you ever try it?
@@MasterYourGlass no, i'm under the legal drinking age in the EU.
I did want to try it but I didn't
Smart choice! Thanks
YESSSSSSSSSS!!! First to class!!!!
Love it!
Man u gotta fork out for n' try the SX range from La Fee! Their somethin else. Theres 2, a French one with oodles of liquorice notes & needs sugar & a Swiss la bleue with fennel notes that needs no sugar.
Thanks for the lead!
I didn't see Mephisto in this lineup, I'm new to absinthe, trying to figure out a great bottle for mixing. Currently gathering the ingredients for a zombie and would like your take and what might go good there. Thanks and cheers!
Thanks for reaching out. The ideal ingredient in the Zombie would be Pernod liqueur. It is sweeter than absinthe and since only a few dashes are added you will likely want its sweeter notes in the drink. Let me know how your Zombie comes out!
@@MasterYourGlass Thanks for responding. For clarification, do you mean the more expensive pernod absinthe superior or the cheaper pernod pastis 80 proof liqueur?
You’re welcome. Pernod liqueur, not Absinthe. Cheers
Lmao I bet you was feeling good too the end lo😂
For sure! Thanks for watching and commenting
I have the St. George. My sister and I are trying it next week. The man at the liquor store said he had never sold any before so I am going to report back.
Thank you! How did it go?
@@MasterYourGlass It was fun. We are inviting our other sister next time.
12:53 Technically Penod doesn't make Pastis, their Anise Liqueur does not meet one of the requirements for it to be considered a Pastis - using Licorice Root, unlike Pastis 52 or Ricard. The flavor or Pernod is basically indistinguishable from Pastis for the most part so, not really a big deal, but thought some might be interested
You are spot on and thanks for your comment. I have a video on that as well. Cheers ua-cam.com/video/SfVvw7yurRE/v-deo.htmlsi=whXrpNdryqJ2tvAA
New Orleans had red absinthe 10 years ago, not sure if they make it out there anymore..
Interesting! Thanks for sharing!
I've bought Mickey bottles of polish vodka that was way over 40% that's on the label.
Thanks for sharing
nice!
Thanks!
i'm gonna swing by the abc store and find a bottle. but i know the options are limited in virginia due to the abc controlling everything. which sux imho. maryland has 24 hour drive thru liquor stores...
That’s a bit frustrating. However, A bottle will be worth the drive. Cheers and thanks for watching.
I am an absinthe enthusiast and some of the positive reviews triggered me a little. LOL
However, you may not have a strong absinthe pallet, you do have an extremely trained pallet. It was awesome to see you pull the flavor profiles out.
I also agree with the fire 🔥 routine being around for enough time to deserve some credit.
Just save it for the bohemian monstrosities. 😂
Thanks for watching and commenting! It’s great to have an Absinthe enthusiast that is open-minded about some of the brands and rituals out there. This category deserves more credit. Cheers!
I have heard of, but never tried absinthe. I had a chance, and picked up a bottle of Grande Absente. I tried the sugar cube and water routine, but didn't like the taste. I rather prefer sipping it neat.
hi, what is a good beginner brand of real absinthe to try?
Lucid Absinthe Supérieure
Which one in this list is everyone’s favourite and getting drunk fast ?
Typically, real verde absinthe will turn brown early in clear bottles. All vintage verde absinthe are this color. The green comes from the chlorophyll from the vegetation used in the coloring process.
Thanks for sharing And please come back! Livio
10/10
Thanks for stopping by!
Out of all of those absinthes none are the real deal. In my opinion the Jade lines especially 1901 and Terminus Oxygenee are the best followed by Absinthe like Grön opal, Pontissalienne, ALANDIA Époque or Mansinthe. Cheers!
Cheers! Thanks for your thoughts!
In the notes below you say St George needs sugar but in video you said didn’t or am I confused?
Thank you for catching that typo in the description. St. George is very balanced and does not need any sugar. Cheers!
Something you didn't mention is that alcohol neutralizes the effects of thujone. Thujone may slightly reduce the effects of alcohol, but doctors don't consider the effect strong enough to be clinically significant.
Great info!
Looks like you have ice in your water? Is absinthe supposed to be served cold?
Usually with cold water with or without ice.
Can't get Absinth here. What is a good alternative to Absinthe?
Definitely “Ricard” or any other Pastis style liqueur. Check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/SfVvw7yurRE/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching!
From my understanding about why water was added was to purify the water you were drinking.
Nice! Basically to purify undrinkable water!
Historically correct, the absinthe was used by french soldiers (despite it was actually invented in switzerland) to preserve the water from getting infused with alge and bacteria. It's like with gin and tonic where originally the tonic was used against malaria, and to get that bitter stuff down your throat, the british guys gave the indians alcohol to just mix it. Today you add your tonic voluntarily.
Ive only ever tried lucid,but i hear pernod is better,can anyone privide some input?
I think they are both solid. Lucid has a greater licorice flavor than Pernod Absinthe. So if you like more go with Lucid and if you like less go with Pernod Absinthe. Cheers!
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Thank you for commenting
I used to drink la torment vert...show me something like that thats still made lol
Oh yes! Beautiful bottle but never got my hands on any. Thanks for watching!
We used to call them Potion bottles. You still can find bottles but its going to cost you around 500$ last I saw. I would still totally recommend it.
sucks its impossible to find some of the absinthes you reviewed
It does. Absinthe deserves better distribution. Thanks for watching
The bohemian style Czech absinthes came about with the addition of fire to hide the fact they were fake absinthes and using fire to hide the fact that the "absinth" does not Louche (LOOO-SH). Generally these are vodkas with artificial flavourings, stay far away from these.
If you want to try an authentic absinthe readily availble I recommend the Jade Distillery from Pontarlier France, the first authetically made absinthes since the laws changed in 2008.
Thank you for stopping by. Good info here. Cheers.
We Czechs really didn't do absinthe much justice after the end of the first republic. It truly were just herbs macerated in grain spirit, then filtered and artificially colored... This kinda communism era heritage is slowly dying out with real absinths reemerging. I can heartily recommend Žufánek's St. Antoine Absinthe as an example... Thank you for the thorough tasting! 🙏🇨🇿🥃
Is it not just flavoured pure alcohol?.
Sort of. The legitimate brands are flavored through re distillation; not post distillation like liqueurs.
You get through your first 4 your obviously going to taste better lol.
Isn’t that the truth! Lol
Good video, but never ever light the sugar cube. Flame + strong alcohol= bad news. Burnt sugar was actually used to cover up the taste of bad absinthe. Safety first! ;)
I have Sirène Absinthe Verte.
Nice. What does it taste like.
Wormwood, herbal & hint of mint. It lingers in your mouth
@@mhschmidt01 yum. Thank you
Interesting and informative video, but, my God, do you drink the stuff "blasphemously"🤣😉
I'm one of those who consumes absinthe practically ONLY via ritual.
Lol. Thanks for watching
I Adore Aneset's! My Favorite is Pastese, as it is not so complicated, or is Ouzo.
Absinthe..
I Loved "La Fe" very much when I tried it! = Very much worth it!! But Please everbody stay away from imported to America, and sold everywhere in Colorado!! Is, "Grune Fee" by F. Fischer 1875.. = Horrible chemical taste and probable green dye! I tried it twice on 2 different years! Never has this crap louched!! = YUCK! A Very pretty label though!
I have alwase Liked the "Absente" Co., in America though.. Expensive but an Awesome taste with great ABV! It is kind of sweet a bit, so hold off off of the cube, unless you are doig "Superior", maybe as I am not Rich enough to try this! This does come with a gold plated spoon though!
Awesome recap here. Thanks for sharing!
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Lol yes!
These bottles don't contain the magical ingredient.
Which is?
Why.... and yeah kinda a dick but just curious... why when youre smelling the absinthe do you have your mouth half agate? It really makes it seem like your nose is plugged tf off? And i would also suggest (if you don't) do a pre taste test breathe test and than an after... that way we can see if youre getting f'ed up so your taste is going tf out the window... 20 "sips" will still get you messed up especially if you have/havent had anything else in hours..
I keep mouth and nose open to so that I can get aroma through the nose and the mouth at the same time (orthonasal and retro nasal). This helps me catch a few more things. Cheers
People still believe the silly folore
Yea. It’s so funny!
I believe the folklore....I even have added my own rituals to the consuming of the drink. I do not deviate from them (That Fairy is real!!😐)
I thought "louche" was pronounced "loosh".
You are correct. It is. Thanks for watching!
Freddie Mercury, without the hair.😄
Lol
Pronounced “loosh “. FYI.
Thanks
That Pernod absinthe has definitely gone bad; it's almost colorless and it doesn't louche. Better buy a new, fresh bottle.
Also, the word Louche is pronounced "loosh", not "lau-ch".
Good to know. Thanks for the feedback. Believe it or not I actually studied French in school but was never really good at it. Lol
Only 1 absinth from Switzerland and you go with one of the most obvious... What a shame. This stuff was born in Switzerland with a long history of underground making, moonshine type of production... You should have introduced at least 3 to 5 Swiss absinths... Missed opportunity or lack of knowledge...?
Thanks for commenting. My channel is self funded and often I borrow bottles from friends to do these comparisons.
I used all the bottles I can get my hands on for this video.
This does however sound like a great opportunity for you to do a video on Swiss absinthes, since you seem very knowledgeable in this topic. All the best!