Types of Absinthe
Style↕ | Color↕ | ABV Range (%)↕ | Flavor Profile↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Verte (Green) | Natural green | 55-75 | Anise, fennel, wormwood, herbal green | Classic style, color from chlorophyll of macerated herbs, louches beautifully |
Blanche / La Bleue | Clear | 50-72 | Clean anise, floral, lighter herbal | Swiss style distilled without coloring step, underground during prohibition |
Suissesse | Clear or pale green | 53-68 | Balanced anise, precise herbal notes | Traditional Swiss Val-de-Travers style, the birthplace of absinthe |
Absenta (Spanish) | Yellow-green | 55-65 | Softer anise, citrus, lighter wormwood | Spanish interpretation, continued production through French ban era |
Bohemian / Czech | Bright green | 55-75 | Harsher, less anise, often artificial | Often not true absinthe - fire ritual style, invented in 1990s |
Hausgemacht | Varies | 60-72 | Rustic, artisanal, often higher wormwood | Swiss homemade tradition, clandestine during ban years |
Absinthe Ordinaire | Pale green | 45-55 | Lower-proof, softer anise | Historical lower-strength grade from 1800s cafe culture |
Absinthe Superieure | Deep green | 68-72 | Full-bodied, complex, balanced | Premium historical grade, properly distilled from wine alcohol |
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