Absinthe La Valote Martin - Martin 54% - 1L

Philippe Martin, the distiller at La Valote Martin, used a large amount of grand wormwood for the production of Absinthe Martin. This results in an intense wormwood aroma that can be recognized during the tasting.

Along with the holy trinity of absinthe (wormwood, anise and fennel), Philippe also used lemon balm and hyssop. Most of the herbs have been cultivated in the distillery's own garden which is situated directly in front of the house in Boveresse.

We recommend to enjoy Absinthe Martin according to the traditional ritual and very slightly sugared.

This absinthe is also available in 10cl and 50cl.

Serving Suggestion

- For one measure of absinthe (3cl), add 2 to 5 measures of fresh water.

Did you know?

Philippe Martin uses 10 different herbs for his La Bleue absinthes. Among these herbs are grand wormwood, petite wormwood, lemon balm, hyssop and peppermint. Most of the herbs have been cultivated in the Val-de-Travers, or even in the distillery's own garden. The distillery is situated in an old building in Boveresse that is known under the name "Maison des Chats", The House of Cats, a picturesque building with sculptures of cats on ledges, to be precise.

History

Francis Martin, the father of Philippe Martin was one of the very few underground distillers who distilled absinthe during the time of the absinthe ban in Switzerland. When absinthe was legalized in 2005, he received the authorization to legally produce absinthe. The original recipe from prohibition times is still used today by his son Philippe who took over the distillery in 2014.