Georges Meliès Report post Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) This has been discussed recently with some enthusiasm on the French forum but I haven't seen it mentioned here. Devoille released a limited edition of 3000 bottles of an absinthe that commemorates the centennial of the 1915 ban. All of the herbs, except for Spanish anise, were grown by Devoille in Fougerolles. I bought two bottles from absinthes.com and it is remarkable absinthe. Beautiful thick louche. The flavors are not particularly rich, unlike Jade, but the balance is amazing and it is incredibly complex. It reminds me of Butterfly in terms of body but with way more complexity and balance. Seriously good. For the price it's incredible. I'd buy more if I hadn't already extended my budget with l'Ancienne. In addition the bottle is classic, with deep antique style punt, and the label is also a lovely throwback. REVIEW PAGE UP Edited December 14, 2015 by Brian Robinson added review page link for convenience Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Robinson Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Picking up my bottles from the depot later today. Looking forward to trying it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JosephLabrecque Report post Posted May 9, 2015 Tried some 2 days ago and was equally impressed. Lovely absinthe - pity it is limited! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georges Meliès Report post Posted May 13, 2015 I tried it again tonight. Seriously lovely stuff. Talk on the French forum is that this will be a big hit at Absinthiades in October. I'm curious to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Georges Meliès Report post Posted December 15, 2015 Couldn't agree more, Brian. I ended up buying a bit more this summer to have on hand. I love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanPatrick Report post Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) I'm drinking it now and it is a very well-balanced absinthe. Every sip warrants another one. Edited December 26, 2015 by DanPatrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gee13 Report post Posted January 22, 2016 REVIEW PAGE UP Hey Brian I noticed in the review you have put Switzerland as Country of origin. Might have to edit this for Devoille? Agree this is quite a nice drop. I may have to sit my bottle a little longer and try again. I usually have all my absinthes sans sucre but have found this needing just a touch to bring out more flavour balance to my liking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
