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Absinthe Review: Absinthe ALANDIA Moulin Vert
Absintheur: Mark Fares 05.07.2010
Review:
This was the second of two Absynthes purchased for my first authentic experience, the other being the Suisse Verte Clandestine. While I admitedly had only these two to compare too each other, I must disagree with some other reviewers. I found the Moulin Verte quite good overall. While it has no where near as robust a bouqet upon opening as the Suisse Verte, this is helped slightly once it louches (though still mild when compared against the more robust Suisse Verte Clandestine). The initial color green is quite nice when poured. The louche was a little pale and transparent, which did give me mild concerns at first, however I found it's flavor quite good. I am drinking a glass as I write this. While there is a very subtle bitter aftertaste (and it is very subtle, only slightly noticable to me), it does not detract from the experience in my opinion. While not as layered, diverse, and robust in complexity as the Suisse Verte Clandestine, it is still a very flavorful absynthe, and has a rich flavor. In fact, I feel it has many similarities to the Suisse Verte Clandestine, and is a good alternative. I must say I do not taste any of the chalkiness, or overpowering mintiness others have mentioned. Though there is a noticable, faint hint of mint, it is far from overpowering. Overall I thought this was a very good absynthe, and a good experience. For those new to absynthe, with any doubts on whether or not you will like the flavor, this makes an excellent first purchase. I did not rate this as a 5, as the Suisse Verte is better overall, but this one is very good. For both bottles, myself and a friend prepared several glasses, using approximately 2 parts water to 1 part absynthe, with one Alandia sugar cube packet (2 cubes). We did also try a strait shot of each - not recomended. Only when consumed strait did I find this overwhelmingly bitter, with a powerful mint taste, and heavy alcohol content - but lets face it, it's 68% alcohol (136 proof) strait, which far out-strips many of the stronger whiskeys.
Absintheur: Andrew Brown 31.01.2010
Review:
The color is very nice ... very clear citrine-green. Louche action is nice enough, although somewhat thin when complete. Fairly nice yellow/green colored louche ... but thin. Bouquet blossoms moderately robustly as soon as the drip hits the absinthe; however the flower is flat and lacks complexity. Very weak anise ... no lemon balm, and overpoweringly minty. Flat mint, however, no pepper ... with a minty-cool, slightly chalky finish. I don't mean this too harshly, but it makes me think of toothpaste in this respect. Somewhat phenolic, alcohol flavor. Not very balanced in the alcohol profile. I prefer to have spice and herbal warmth to gently rein in a high-alcohol absinthe. This absinthe, instead, creates a stark contrast between the overwhelming cool of a two-dimensional mint, and the hot nose of phenol and alcohol. Wormwood is slightly present, but flat; no flower. Thin mouth-feel. Somewhat sweet. Lacks complexity, herbal profile and thickness. Absinthe should taste and feel like a refined, subtle, and sophisticated dessert. This does not.
Absintheur: Adrian fiott 28.09.2008
Review:
A very nice original bottle,at the original 68%, fantastic for the anise taste.
Absintheur: Visitor 15.03.2008
Review:
I made absinthe myself not long ago and did one thing wrong, sadly the same misstake as this producer must have done. I used mentha(mint) for the colouring stage, this gives the absinthe a slight minty taste and i can't seem to find very much anise either which makes a very faint louche and taste. It is slightly bitter though, and strong.
Absintheur: Visitor 05.03.2008
Review:
possibly one of the best balanced flavors....moderate anise & a slight bitterness. A bit of sugar does this justice. great addition to my collection. if you dont have a La bleue though...for the same price I might try that first.
Absintheur: Theodore R Hyman 03.03.2008
Review:
Great Absinthe! Strong and smooth - very drinkable. Hints of fruit on the nose, full bodied taste, and a lot of personality make this a very well balanced absinthe! I enjoy this one with only one sugar cube and a 2:1 ratio of water to absinthe. This provides just the right amount of bitterness without being too overwhelming. I should also add that this is one of the only absinthes I can truly enjoy straight up! I will definitely be coming back to this one again and again - really an all around quality absinthe! If you are new to the green fairy and want a good introductory drink then go for this one. This is a great starter absinthe! Thanks ALANDIA!!! -T. Ross
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