Absinthe Jade VS 1898 65% - 70cl

A seductive echo of the past

An absolutely beautiful absinthe. The Jade line is very imperssive, and I've enjoyed copious quanities of all 5 of their offerings.
The V.S.1898 is simply gorgeous. A faithful pre-ban absinthe through and through.
The V.S.1898, 1901, and Édouard are the top of the cream, for my expectations anyhow. Which are high.

If you have not tried this yet, or happen to be on the fence, it is well worth it. The amazing, Eau de vie base, the all the subperb balance of the trinity of herbs.
And the alchemical show of thick swrilling oils, from a light peridot to a dense opalescent jade with traces of amber.

My favorite so far

I've had only a few different absinthes so far, I will preface with that. I've tried Pernod, Jade 1901, and this one. I think this Jade VS 1898 has the most complex flavor out of them, and therefore is my favorite right now. I find myself wanting an after dinner drink, and this is what I want. Delicious, smooth. The louche is quite nice too. You get the anise flavor, yes, but there are other things present that entice. With my untrained palate, I can't say what those things are, but if I had to describe it, there are other herbal flavors to it that make it stand out, and make it my choice.

A friend and I have slowly been making our way through the Jade collection. We previously had Jade 1901 which was an absolute pleasure to our senses. Then the 1898 came along like the younger sister that does that thing with her tongue you like.

This is tied for first-place with Jade Edouard for my favorite Jade. It is an essential bottle to try.

This is my favorite French absinthe. Like everything from the Combier distillery, it is made well, and delicious.

This along with Jade Edouard, are my favorite Jades. Simply delicious and artful.

Really satisfied from this kind of absinthe. See you soon

Très bonne absinthe équilibrée au niveau des mélanges de saveurs!

It's hard to say which Jade is my favorite, but this one really caters to my tastes. It is not overly floral like some vertes, but it has more distinct herbal qualities that balance the wormwood, anise, and other plants beautifully. A must try. I'm definitely buying this one again.

I'm big fan of French Verde Absinthe. This one did not let me down. Full body & Complex.

è il mio preferito da molto tempo... Non assaggio più altro assenzio.

A magical Absinthe quickly delivered! Great information and service.

toujours aussi après dix ans d'existence. Bravo Ted!

The aroma, louche, creaminess, flavour, effect and experience live up to all that you have heard about this absinthe.
Expensive but worth every last cent.

Une absinthe bien équilibrée aux arômes très subtils. Un must.

Il mio assenzio preferito per il colore prima e dopo il louche, il louche , la cremosità il profumo e il sapore!!!!

è ormai da anni il mio preferito! Louche non migliore del PF 1901 ma cremosità dopo acqua e gusto perfetti!!!

This is a really great absinthe. It offers everything you expect. It has a traditional absinthe taste (the licorice taste is just right), and a nice bitter (but not too bitter) finish from the wormwood. I'm really into experimenting and trying all types of alcohols, not just absinthe, and try to give honest opinions. Trust me, if this was a bad drink, I'd tear it to pieces. One side note I feel I must mention: Not sure if it was just me, but despite the alcohol content be on the average side, this one packed a punch! Not sure what other ingredients complete the mixture, but after just a few drinks, this one really dropped me on my a**! (But in a good way!) You've been warned. At first I thought it was a fluke, but it kept happening! There's some power behind this one! So I think this is a great drink for those of us who have been around the block. Might actually remind you of what it was like the first time you had absinthe. I would not recommend this for first timers because of the unexpected (deceptive) strength. ENJOY!

This classic recipe is what Absinthe drinkers of old enjoyed. The blend of herbs including Anise is off-set by an excellent 65% base. The wormwood while present, is in harmony with the other ingredients- no bitterness here. All the Jades louche fantastically well & this one is no exception. While I am a fan of Strong wormwood blends, this ticks all the boxes of what the classic recipes should be and as well as those priced much higher.

Der Geruch ist kräuterig, leicht muffig. Die Trübung ist kräftig und stellt sich sehr schnell ein. Der Geschmack ist deutlich alkoholhaltig, brennend und die Kräuter sind sehr ausgewogen.

Sterne: 3,5

A ce jour la meilleure pour moi avec la "Bizarre" de Duvallon.
Mais je suis loin de les avoir toutes goutées.

Wow! the Jade line is perfect.. Ted Breaux is god! If you see his name or the combier distillery attached to a bottle of absinthe, BUY IT! do not think just buy!

Bonne Absinthe, passée un siècle, ce témoignage historique montre le savoir faire de l'époque.

I am still a novice absintheur so I don't think I am worthy of providing a true review of this absinthe. Suffice it to say that I have sampled several absinthes, and the Jade VS 1898 is up there with my favorites.

Excellente absinthe , bien equilibré , pour moi meilleure que "esprit d edouard" affaire de gout
Se boit comme du petit lait
Certes je suis un fan de ricard reconvertie , mais j ai gouté 4 absinthes et elle est pour moi (pour l instant) la meilleure que j ai su apprecier

One of my 2 favorite absinthes. A fruity sweetness echos it's Swiss heritage and it's rich infusion of oils, typical of all the Jade absinthes, produces a powerful and fragrant louche. I have never been disappointed by a Jade absinthe and this is my personal favorite.

Absinthe exceptionnelle, équilibrée, herbacée sans tomber dans un gout de fenouil trop prononcé.

By far the best absinthe I have had yet. My first Jade. I am sure to let someone new to absinthe try this only after trying two or 3 other types because it is easy to get spoiled with Combier! Can't wait to order the 4-pack of Jades for my birthday in a couple months!

Très bonne absinthe, la meilleure que j'ai eu l'occasion de goûter pour l'instant ;-) Bonne avec ou sans sucre, selon le dosage de l'eau il y a différentes saveurs en bouche. Subtile, à goûter!

Dieser Absinth ist exzellent. Ich habe diesen bestellt, weil mein Favorit (der PF 1901) ausverkauft war zu dieser Zeit. Ich wurde nicht enttäuscht, gar positiv überrascht. Ich trinke ihn im Verhältnis 5:1 mit einem Zuckerwürfel und finde ihn sehr lieblich und voll im Geschmack.

Ich bin ein Neuling in der Welt der Absinthe, aber dieser ist wie ein Zauberelixier! Respekt, Herr Breaux.

This absinthe is excellent, bought this one as my favorite, PF 1901 was out of stock (had not tried it before) and I am not disappointed, I louched this one 5:1 with one sugar and found it very smooth and full flavored.

I've drunk quite a bit of VS and it's predecessors over the years and its outstanding characteristic has always been one of variability of quality. The current incarnation isn't one of the finer ones I've had. Colour is better than the previous distillation I drank, which was almost a blanche in appearance, but this time rather than having a delicious perfumed taste and bouquet I pick up on a nagging taste and scent of camphor. Is this something to do with fennel quality? I don't know and it's all the more disappointing that I've got another bottle of it to drink. Should have bought 2 bottles of PF 1901 I guess.

Encore une fois .... MERCI...

J'ai bien reçu mon colis...

1- Jade Vs 1898
1- Coffret Duvallon
1- Echantillon

Tout est arrivé à bon port... emballage irréprochable..

Pour ce qui est de la dégustation...

La Jade Vs 1898... inspire par son flacon.. on y retrouver un visuel des années folles... et surtout l'idée de se rappocher d'une rectte ancienne laisse tout autant réveur...

C'est l'une des plus parfumée que j'ai eu la chance de gouter.

N'hésitez pas...... si votre bar manque d'un leader... elle y trouvera sa place...

I am an newbie in Absinthe world. But, this Absinthe is like a divine elixir. Congratulation, Monsieur Breaux...