Absinthe Pontissalienne

This naturally green Absinthe was released by the Francois Guy distillery for the Absinthiades 2011. It has the typical powerful wormwood taste, Guy Absinthes are famous for but adds a "green" note from the coloring herbs.
Delivery Time: 5-10 days to USA
SKU: A1316

Availability: In stock

Weight: 1.20 kg
$69.90
Incl. 19% Tax
excl. Shipping Cost
equals $139.80 per 1 Liter

Delivery Time: 5-10 days to USA

Description

This naturally green Absinthe was released by the Francois Guy distillery for the Absinthiades 2011. Tastewise, this Absinthe has the typical powerful wormwood savor Guy Absinthes are famous for. Additionally Pontissalienne has a slight peppermint smack in the background. As this Absinthe is colored with coloring herbs Pontissalienne is more "herbal" in comparison to the regular Guy. It has as well 56% alcohol by vol instead of the 45% of the regular Guy.

The brand name "Pontissalienne" existed actually already before French Absinthe prohibition taking place in 1915. However, it was an Absinthe produced by the Vichet Absinthe distillery. But Mr. Armand Guy, the founder of the Guy Distillery, made his apprenticeship there in the 19th century.

 

The history of the Guy Absinthe distillery from Pontarlier:

We write the year 1890 when Armand Guy, aged 20, began to pursue his Absinthe career. His first strategic move was to locate his distillery at Rue des Lavaux. At this place an underground water source was located, which he used for the distillation of his fine spirits. The first customers were als well planned: Close by, the French Army had a military camp. With its constant waves of soldiers ans its constant demand for alcoholic spirits the camp was a major factor for his business sucess. It also helped to introduce the Armand Guy Absinthe to the rest of France and the Colonies.

Overall, Armand Guy really benefited from the golden years of Absinthe. Pontarlier became a major Absinthe hub, so big, that at the end of the 19th century no fewer than 23 distilleries were located in this small town. Pontarlier only had a population of 10,000 - 3,000 were employed in the distillation of Absinthe. This of course changed with Absinthe prohibition taking place in 1915. But now, 100 years later, the 4th generation, François Guy (1964), successfully revives the Absinthe tradition which his great grandfather created.

 

Mandatory Information

Country of Origin:France
Alcohol:56% vol.
Content:0.5 l
Color:Gold
Contains Colorings:No
Sales Denomination:Spirit
Food Business Operator:Distillerie Armand Guy, 49 Rue des Lavaux, 25300 Pontarlier, France
Tasting Notes:Well balanced Absinthe with minty notes

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A new favorite! Review by Matthew
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Appearance:
Before water - Interesting. Even before water it's changing colors. Looking straight down into the glass it's a pale yellow-lime green, from the side yellow-green peridot, holding it to natural light it's yellow-green with glints of darker either seafoam or forest green
After water - Everything the light touches is blue-white opal. Toward the center creamy lime green, but every so often the light brings red and amber through. This is one of my favorite post louche colors.
Aroma:
Before water - Fruity, anise, there's almost a green tea note, and some angelica root musk
After water - Sweet, fruity, anise, candy, black licorice, but subtle. Draws you in closer, once you're there, it gets a little spicy ????
Louche: Ooohh.. emm.. gee... Perfection! ???? I'm in love with that louche! Initially some brief blue trails with gold edges, before red, amber and orange begin to cloud in the bottom of glass in a beautiful swirling dance with the seafoam and forest greens until amber red takes over just before going creamy lime green.
Taste:
How the aroma masks these big wormwood flavors is a mystery. Wormwood explodes forward, then there's some floral mint, and anise rides in on fennel. There's a feeling of confectioners sugar, but it's not sweet like confectioners sugar, the bitterness of the wormwood keeps the sweetness balanced. It takes a few sips for the anise to catch up to the wormwood, very fresh anise. I start to get a peppery note after a few sips as well, maybe angelica root. Gets a little spicy on the back end. I'm wondering if there is also some licorice root in here, as there is a note that reminds me of 1900s Romans absinthe. I guess it could be melissa as well, maybe even both. The very first sip was accompanied by some alcohol heat that warms you all the way down, but it's overtaken quickly on the next sip. Not a super full mouthfeel, but is rounded and enjoyable
Finish:
The wormwood, anise, and pepper take off pretty quick, and leave you with a floral, minty freshness, and black licorice sweet cooling on the sides of the tongue. Warms you from the inside (Posted on 9/29/2022)

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