Absinthe ALANDIA Verte Édition Barrique

ALANDIA Verte Édition Barrique is a barrel-aged Absinthe, made after the original ALANDIA Verte recipe but further aged in French oak white wine barrels from the Loire region. This gives this Absinthe a very smooth and creamy taste, with further notes of vanilla and toffee. The herbal composition of the base recipe is primarily focused on Absinthes iconic ingredient: Wormwood, also known as “La Grande Absinthe”. The plants are cultivated on the fertile fields of the distillery, which guarantees superior quality. Overall, this Absinthe is a sensory experience. 

Absinthe ALANDIA Verte: Barrel Aged

All process for the production of ALANDIA Verte Edition Barrique orient at 19th century traditions. Like in the old days, the wormwood harvest is done by hand and the sprigs dry for several months in a wooden hut, the so called the “séchoir”. True to the original is as well the recipe. It consists of a decent portion of wormwood (artemisia absinthium), which is carefully blended with several other traditional herbs, including green anise and fennel plus the artemisia species genepi. For the making of the final spirit, copper stills are used for distillation. After distillation, the spirit aged for 15 months in French oak white wine barrels from the Loire region in the cellar of the distillery.

How to drink barrel-aged Absinthe

There are numerous ways to enjoy ALANDIA Verte Édition Barrique: (1.) Neat as a classic after dinner digestifs like a whiskey or brandy. (2.) Mixed with a little iced water or ice. This method releases more aromas and flavors. (3.) Or prepared the traditional way with one sugar cube and iced water. The addition of water will make the Absinthe louche and the sweetness of the sugar pleasantly enriches the flavor profile.