Non-Licorice Absinthe

Welcome to our Non-Licorice Absinthe section. These Absinthes are for those who do not like the licorice Absinthe flavor created by the traditional herbal Absinthe composition of anise / aniseed. Non-Licorice Absinthe skip this herb from their recipe. These anise-free Absinthes can as well be used for mixed drinks, as their flavor is less dominant in taste.

Absinthe without anise, are they the real thing?

If you want to buy an authentic Absinthe like in the 19th century, you should not buy a non-licorice Absinthe. Original Absinthe from the 19th century always included the herb anise. Which means the flavors of real Absinthe are always licorice. Non-licorice Absinthes are a modern interpretation of the Green Fairy, reacting to today's consumer needs and wants. Nevertheless, they still contain wormwood, the iconic herb of Absinthe. If you decide to buy an anise-free Absinthe, we can recommend Gold68. This Absinthe is made with a lot of wormwood (artemisia absinthium), the herb that gives Absinthe its name, but skips anise from the ingredient list. Therefore, you can experience the flavor of Absinthe's iconic ingredient, wormwood, but at the same time avoid a dominating licorice taste as Gold68 replaces anise flavoring with orange and citrus essences. The flavors of Gold68 are slightly bitter and citrusy. Serve it with a sugar cube, and you will, get a very strong and delicious drink.