Discover the world of authentic absinthe at ABSINTHE.DE
Absinthe, this fascinating herbal spirit with roots in the picturesque Val de Travers, is experiencing a renaissance of authenticity and quality through us. At ABSINTHE.DE we offer you a range that captures the essence of the 19th century - exclusively real absinthe, made from the finest ingredients such as wormwood, anise and fennel.
Our exclusive brands: From Absinthe Duplaisvia Brevansthrough to Mansinthe- many of ours Brands are produced with the greatest care by Oliver Matter in Switzerland. We guarantee the authenticity and high quality of every drop, inspired by traditional recipes and refined through centuries of craftsmanship.
Why buy from us?
- < strong>Real tradition: Our absinthes reflect the real art of making absints - no artificial colors, only natural coloring herbs.
- Quality categories: Discover our carefully selected categories Help you find the perfect absinthe, whether you are looking for the intensity of a strong absinthe or prefer the subtle nuances of an original distillate.
- Culture and history: Immerse yourself in the golden era of absinthe when it enchanted the world in the salons of Paris. Every product in our range carries a piece of this fascinating story.
Your guide to the perfect absinthe: Unsure which absinthe to choose? Let our experts advise you. We recommend you start with one of our award-winning absinthes such as Duplais or Mansinthe to experience the true magic and tradition of absinthe.
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Wormwood, anise and fennel - the trinity of absinthe
Absinthe - or absinthe is a herbal spirit that is only legally regulated in Switzerland. According to food regulations, absinthe must be a distillate of wormwood, anise and fennel. Other ingredients are left to each distillery itself. Since this also corresponds to all of the historical recipes known to us, we also support this regulation for the EU. If a distillery uses high-quality herbs, has a reasonable distilling port and also masters it, only a decent product can actually come out.
Absinthe in Germany
In the EU, it has not yet been possible to agree on a definition like there is for numerous other spirits. But that also means at the same time that absinthe manufacturers are completely free in what they understand by absinthe. Corresponding style blossoms with mango flavor or insane alcohol content are also part of this. Every consumer has to decide for himself how sensible this is. We have focused on high quality absinthe from an early stage and believe that recipes of historic spirits from the 19th century should be adapted only cautiously, if at all.
How is absinthe produced?
There are three fundamentally different production techniques that result in three completely different qualities:
- The oil mix
Here, synthetic or essential oils are cold mixed with alcohol. As a rule, the manufacturers also use artificial colorings and sugar in order to produce a mass-produced product that is as cheap as possible. These products are easily recognized by their bright color and high alcohol content. The price is usually rather low.
- The maceration
During the maceration, natural herbs are placed in alcohol and filtered off after a few hours. The color is brownish, the alcohol content varies from 45% - about 70%. Since wormwood is extremely bitter, macerates are usually very bitter. Therefore, the preparation with sugar is recommended. The sweetness of the sugar masks the bitterness.
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Distillation
Here, too, herbs are placed in alcohol first. However, the alcohol is adjusted to about 65%, because you not only want to extract the alcohol-soluble aromas from the herbs, but also the water-soluble aromas. After about a day, this batch is distilled off in a still. The result is a clear distillate with approx. 80%-85%.
- The colouration
Absinthe is known under the pseudonym "The Green Fairy". This is due to the fact that the product had already been given an attractive color when absinthe was created. For this purpose, various coloring herbs such as small wormwood, lemon balm or hysop are added to the high-proof distillate. There the aromas of these herbs and the coloring chlorophyll are washed out. If this color is not stabilized, after a while the beautiful green turns into a color that the French call "feuille mort" (dead leaf) - brown. This is not a reduction in quality, but a natural process. However, we find a green absinthe to be more aesthetically pleasing.