Absinthe Gustave Barrel Aged 72% - 70cl
Alternative sizes: Content: 50ml,
Absinthe Gustave is back, and even more refined than before.
This version of Gustave has had its ageing finished in an oak barrel. The aim was not to make an intensely oaked spirit like cognac or whisky, but merely to provide a finishing touch, to round off the complex aromas and bring another dimension to the whole. The oak aged version is even smoother than the normal Gustave.
Read here about the standard version of Gustave for more background information and the herbs used.
The barrel aged edition of Gustave is bottled at 72% alcohol by volume, like very finest vintage absinthe.
Tasting notes
A caramel colour in the glass. The aroma is already enticing. On adding water, the louche is thick. The colour is a beautiful milky green tinted caramel.
On the nose come fennel, wormwood and an earthy note, rounded off by notes of vanilla, wood and something fruity which works well with the anise.
The flavour is at once sweet and gently bitter. Delicious.
The finish is rounded and smooth.
Read the tasting notes of absinthe expert Marc Thuillier at our blog.
How to enjoy Gustave Barrel Aged
Absinthe should always be mixed with water before drinking, to release the full bouquet of aromatic notes held within.
Pour a measure of Gustave Barrel Aged (30ml or 1 fluid ounce) into an absinthe glass and add three to five parts chilled water, dripping slowly. If desired, to sweeten the absinthe, drip the water over a sugar cube placed on a slotted absinthe spoon.
- Product Type:WM: Absinthe
- Description:WM: Spirit
- Net Quantity:WM: 70cl
- Alcohol Content:WM: 72% vol
- Distillery or Brand : RUEVERTE
- Product Type: Absinthe
- Description: Spirit
- Country of Origin: France
- Responsible Food Company: RUEVERTE GmbH, Herrgasse 3, 79294 Sölden, DE
- Net Quantity: 70cl
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
- Alcohol Content: 72% vol
- Usage Instructions: Mix with water before drinking.
Weight: 1.30 kg
Dimensional Weight: 1.32 kg