Reviews written by Brian Robinson
Appearance: Almost more of a forest green compared to a peridot. Not incredibly bright, but still inviting and essentially 'correct'. No visible sediment or haze. ...
Appearance: A deep amber. Almost like a cognac. Very attractive. No sediment, although it must be noted that this was from a decanted sample. ...
Appearance: Very attractive, deep ruby red. Louche: Well formed louche with hints of pink, orange and white. Aroma: Lots of refreshing wormwood with flowery...
A regionally available brand from Florida. Thanks to a friend for procuring a bottle for me. Appearance: Quite light, but an attractive shade of green. ...
Appearance: I know it's meant to be a reproduction of a vintage brand, so we should expect a dead leaf color, but it's more yellowish than fuille morte. ...
Appearance: A very deep, clear peridot. Quite attractive. Louche: Odd, foamy bubbles around the edge of the glass. Not really a lot of louching at all....
Appearance: A very pale peridot. Louche: A lovely, light louche. Amber, green and white hues. Aroma: Earthy and sweet with a hint...
Appearance: A darker shade of green than normal, but not in a bad way. Kind of a mix between peridot and forest green. Attractive. Louche:...
Appearance: Not a bad appearance. A little too dark though. It must be noted that the lable states that this brand of absinthe was colored with caramel... ...
Appearance: An attractive light green. Louche: Nicely built with a delicate milkiness. Inviting. Aroma: Very nice herbal aroma slightly dominated by sweet anise....
Appearance: Clear and bright. Louche: Not unlike the finished louche of your average Swiss Le Bleue. A bit thin, but not thin enough to be penalized....
Appearance: Clear, clean and bright. A nice peridot. Louche: The addition of ice cold water via fountain produced a nicely built louche. quite...
Appearance: A frightening listerine green. Obviously fake. Louche: No louche to speak of. Aroma: Smells of cheap whiskey. Seriously. ...
Appearance: The greenish yellow hue of first press extra virgin olive oil. The aging has obviously taken out some of the fresh peridot colors, but it still looks attractive....
Color: A nice, bright, inviting peridot green. Louche: Very nice opalescence. Greens, yellows and white. Bright and attractive. Aroma: Sweet, light, herbal...
Color: Amber with hints of Earl Grey tea. Louche: The thickness is quite nice, but the color looks a little dirty. Not like your normal vintage...
Appearance: Thin and pale, but not unattractive. Louche: Good color, but also thin. Could use more anethol. Aroma: Very nice wormwood aroma balanced...
I was quite surprised when I opened the bottle up and poured out a sample. It truly was remarkable how similar this was to a pre-ban absinthe. ...
Color: Clear. No visible defect. Louche: Very quick to form. Deep and luscious with an intriguing lavender hue. Aroma: Very herbal with...
Color: A bit of a yellowish tinge, but not unattractive. Louche: Very quick to form but ends in a nice opalescent final product. Aroma:...