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| VERSINTHE ABSINTHE Provence, France |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
Liquoristerie de Provence |
| (Not presented at the press preview in the LCBO lab. Last appeared in Vintages (**/**+) on August 9, 2003 at $39.95 and was Recommended. Here is my tasting note: Light gold colour. Intense, sweet, pungent, black licorice nose with some sappy cumin and allspice notes. Intense but well balanced, sweet, creamy, slightly peppery, pungent black licorice flavours.) |
CSPC |
738708 |
| Type |
Spirit - Eau-de-Vie |
| Agent |
Dia Est |
| Country |
France |
| Region |
 |
| Rating |
**/**+(88.5 points)
Pungent Black Licorice |
| LCBO Note |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments! |
| Like traditional Absinthe, this is not a Pastis, as it contains no licorice in the blend. Unlike traditional Absinthe, this contains the distillates from the leaves of wormwood, not the roots. Versinthe is already sweetened, so the ritual with the sugar, the water and the slotted spoon is unnecessary. While purists may prefer to drink it straight for its refreshing bitter taste, most will prefer to let the 'green fairy' out (the drink turns a milky glowing green colour) by adding 6-10 parts ice water per measure of Versinthe. |
Price |
$ 48.95 |
| Bottle Size |
700 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - February 18, 2012 |
| Cases bought |
100 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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