Libertine 55 Originale - Reviewed by Experts and Consumers at The Wormwood Society
User reviews
1 review
Overall rating
3.3
Appearance
3.0(1)
Louche
3.0(1)
Aroma
3.5(1)
Flavor / Mouthfeel
3.5(1)
Finish
3.0(1)
Overall
3.5(1)
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A good everyday drink
Overall rating
3.3
Appearance
3.0
Louche
3.0
Aroma
3.5
Flavor / Mouthfeel
3.5
Finish
3.0
Overall
3.5
Color: a light peridot green, clear and without any visible sediment.
Louche: beautiful oily swirls with the very first drops. The louche then develops very quickly and remains thick, almost completely opaque even at 1:5, in a lovely greenish white.
Aroma: the typical Libertine aroma that somehow reminds of Italian grappa, and is usually either love or hate. Some anise sweetness, but not too much. Absinthe is clearly perceived. A herbaceous background with a light and pleasant pleasant note of alcohol.
Taste: The sweetness of anise is there, but restrained. Then the intriguing bitterness of absinthe. Not spicy like its sister Libertine Amer. This is not a complex absinthe, but it’s interesting that its taste remains intense even at dilutions higher than 1:5, making it an ideal drink for summers when it can be a refreshing drink light in alcohol.
Finish: wormwood lingers in the mouth pretty long.
Overall: I really appreciate an absinthe that can be diluted this much, and still remain tasteful, at an alcoholic grade of only 55. It has a very specific personality, like the other Libertine products. Its quality/price ratio is compelling, making it an ideal choice for regular daily use or as a present.
Louche: beautiful oily swirls with the very first drops. The louche then develops very quickly and remains thick, almost completely opaque even at 1:5, in a lovely greenish white.
Aroma: the typical Libertine aroma that somehow reminds of Italian grappa, and is usually either love or hate. Some anise sweetness, but not too much. Absinthe is clearly perceived. A herbaceous background with a light and pleasant pleasant note of alcohol.
Taste: The sweetness of anise is there, but restrained. Then the intriguing bitterness of absinthe. Not spicy like its sister Libertine Amer. This is not a complex absinthe, but it’s interesting that its taste remains intense even at dilutions higher than 1:5, making it an ideal drink for summers when it can be a refreshing drink light in alcohol.
Finish: wormwood lingers in the mouth pretty long.
Overall: I really appreciate an absinthe that can be diluted this much, and still remain tasteful, at an alcoholic grade of only 55. It has a very specific personality, like the other Libertine products. Its quality/price ratio is compelling, making it an ideal choice for regular daily use or as a present.
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