Reviews written by Brian Robinson

Appearance: a beautiful golden hue, indicative of a well-aged absinthe Louche: wonderfully opalescent and well formed. Hues of yellow, green, and white. ...

Appearance: Pale straw with hints of green. Louche: Very little louche to speak of, unfortunately. It's not hazy, per se. A bit thicker than...

Appearance: deep, inviting peridot green Louche: Wonderfully thick and opalescent with yellows, greens, and whites all dancing around in there. Well done. ...

Appearance: As with is partner, Green Opal, the packaging is very clean and attractive. Bright and inviting. Louche: Very nice, opalescent louche. A bit thinner...

Appearance: A wonderfully vibrant peridot green. No visible sediment. Very inviting. Louche: Thick and juicy. Reminiscent of the thick louches of pre-ban absinthes. ...

Ambiance: A cozy little bar serving pub grub and tasty drinks. In the back there is a lovely reading room, piled floor to ceiling with great books and a...

Ambiance: A small, yet not uncomfortable space in Adams Morgan. Nice decor. Can get a bit loud when busy. Selection: one of the best in...

It's a rare treat to be able to find this to taste. I'm glad to have the chance! Appearance: Straw yellow with hints of green. ...

Bottom line, this isn't absinthe. This is a fortified wine. Similar to a quina. I like it for what it is: a fortified wine. ...

Appearance: attractive yellow. No visible sediment. Louche: Nice, light louche. Not overly thick, and not quite opalescent, but still attractive. Aroma: oddly...

Appearance: Very attractive peridot. No visible sediment. Louche: Attractive, thick and opalescent. Yellows, greens and whites all play in harmony. ...

Appearance: Very bright and natural peridot. Louche: Not quite opalescent, but attractive. Maybe a touch too thick. Star anise possibly? Aroma: Inviting....

Appearance: attractive golden hue. No visible sediment. Louche: very weak. Almost more of a haze than a louche. Aroma: Ooooooh. This...

Appearance: Very attractive golden green. Louche: Thick and opalescent. Inviting. Aroma: Refreshing and crisp with alpine freshness. Like a spring meadow. ...

Appearance: Jade! Even after many moons in the bottle. Louche: An attractive opalescence. Aroma: sweet and herbaceous. It draws you in. ...

Appearance: Attractive peridot with golden hues Louche: Quite thick! But almost a bit muddy. No real opalescence. Aroma: Anise with hints of...

Appearance: And attractive golden green. Louche: Very nice. Opalescent with hints of green, white, and yellow. Aroma: Sweet and alluring. Anise, fennel,...

Appearance: Very light, almost non-existent coloring. Clean with no sediment. Light greens and yellows. Louche: Quite thin and pale. Not inappropriate, just thin. ...

Appearance: deep peridot, almost forest green. Dark and mysterious. Louche: Thick and luxurious. Opalescent and very attractive. Aroma: Lots of luscious anise...

Review based on a 2013 bottling. Appearance: quite pretty. Deep ruby. No visible sediment. Louche: very thick and very quick forming. ...