Absinthe Weisser Kristall 68,3% - SaarWhisky - 0,5l

The fairly young SaarWhisky distillery was founded in Saarbrücken, Germany in 2018. Their product range includes interesting red, clear and green absinthes.

Some absintheurs and experts say, that clear absinthes taste more or less the same. Sometimes called blanches or bleues, clear absinthes turn into a milky opaque drink when water is added and are very strong on aniseed. Each bleue is different of course, however its nuances that make the difference in this category.

However, the "Weisser Kristall Absinth" (can be translated into ‚white crystal‘) is different. Apart from the classic three ingredients for a clear absinthe – wormwood, fennel, aniseed - , the distillers added lemon bald, camomile and mint to the recipe. The minty notes are especially dominant but create a beautiful balance altogether. The louche is very smooth and creamy.

All absinthes by the SaarWhisky distillery are bottled at 68,3% abv. For a clear absinthe, this is considered above average and explains why the aromas are more intense, compared to other clear absinthes.