Philippe Lasala Absinthe

[Bodhran_Thumper]

Now I know this is a oil and macerate mix but I'm very impressed with this drink, very affordable and tasty too.  The louche is very nice and the aroma earthy, a nice combination of anise, lemon balm and subtle wormwood.  I got my bottle through Alandia which probably has the dearest price at 32.50 Euro out of all the other vendors but a great daily drink and a very good starter absinthe.  I got this as I have a few really nice absinthes that I don't want to drink all the time and use up so the Lasala is a great in between drink that does the job just nicely.   

Edited February 6, 2019 by Bodhran_Thumper

[Bodhran_Thumper]

[Patient Explorer]

Firstly did you notice the black pepper smell when you open the bottle?  

Also, I have to agree with you on all fronts, I use it the exact same way.  My final thought on this one is that it's "Absinthe Light."  At proper dilution (1 to 3 for me) it will check the anise, fennel, and maybe the wormwood box.  It will then scratch that itch one gets when they want a glass of absinthe without draining one of their more valuable bottles. 

The final louche is sudden, appropriately thick, but not opalescent.  Flavor-wise it's balanced, simple, and appropriate, but the finish is nonexistent.  Overall, very basic, but pleasant.  A perfect starter to be able to compare your more complex offerings to.

[Bodhran_Thumper]

I'm down to my last few drops of Lasala and yes Patient Explorer you are dead right about the black pepper smell and taste, I'm gonna be ordering another bottle of this soon.

[Absomphe]

WWSPs...HFYHF...figure that one out, ya damned texting addicts!😜

 

 

Edited February 26, 2019 by Absomphe