Opaline 68% - 70cl
It is a true Swiss Verte made from 12 different plants including angelica and the grand wormwood of the Val-de-Travers. Its colour is obtained by the addition of a maceration of different aromatic plants, no artificial colouring is added.
Opaline absinthe is like the rebellious, diabolical sister of the Clandestine. Stronger and more bitter, but nevertheless as characteristic as the Swiss absinthes.
Our verdict: one of the best absinthes around today!
- Product Type:WM: Absinthe
- Description:WM: Spirit
- Net Quantity:WM: 70cl
- Alcohol Content:WM: 68% vol
- Distillery or Brand : Artemisia-Bugnon
- Product Type: Absinthe
- Description: Spirit
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Responsible Food Company: LogisticX GmbH & Co KG, Karolingerweg 8, 69123 Heidelberg, DE
- Net Quantity: 70cl
- Alcohol Content: 68% vol
- Usage Instructions: Mix with water before drinking.
Weight: 1.20 kg
Dimensional Weight: 1.15 kg
Full Details
Distillery or Brand: | Artemisia-Bugnon |
Region: | Val de Travers |
Product Type: | Absinthe |
Brand: | Artémisia-Bugnon |
Base Alcohol: | Neutral spirit |
Description: | Spirit |
Absinthe Colour: | Green |
Country of Origin: | Switzerland |
Production Method: | Distillation |
Closure: | Natural Cork |
Authentic?: | Yes |
Responsible Food Company: | LogisticX GmbH & Co KG, Karolingerweg 8, 69123 Heidelberg, DE |
Net Quantity: | 70cl |
Alcohol Content: | 68% vol |
Usage Instructions: | Mix with water before drinking. |
Customer evaluation for (18)
This absinthe is fairly spicy and has a lovely aroma, but the spices seem to be obscuring the primary absinthe flavor notes. It's dry, and with prominently bitter (in a good way) wormwood and citrus. I wish the absinthe flavors were a bit more bold, and the spice flavors were a bit less prominent, but it's definitely still a likable absinthe.
Excellent absinthe, well defined notes and a strong louche.
Ein klein wenig bitterer als der 1797 für meinen Geschmack, aber ich habe dann einfach etwas mehr Zucker hinzugefügt. Eignet sich als tolles, kühles Sommergetränk. Aber man braucht eventuell etwas Übung, wegen seines hohen Alkoholgehalts.
Even though I give this three stars, I wouldn't say it's bad. There's just something missing or something that needs to be taken away. The drink reminds me of Meadow Of Love mixed with Duplais. Feminine and yet robust. Fresh and yet stale. I'm obviously ambivalent. What I will say is that it has a very nice texture. Velvety. But I just seem to feel it beholds some rather morose elements to it that I feel is in some of the less desirable american absinthes. I've yet to pinpoint it. I recommend this but under certain circumstances.
Auch wenn ich ihm nur drei Sterne gebe, würde ich nicht sagen, dass er schlecht ist. Es fehlt bloß irgendetwas oder vielleicht ist auch von irgendetwas zuviel darin. Er erinnert mich ein bisschen an Meadow of Love mit Duplais. Feminin und trotzdem robust. Frisch und gleichzeitig schal. Ich bin offensichtlich hin- und hergerissen. Die Textur ist wirklich gut. Samtig. Aber ich habe das Gefühl, dass er einige unvollkommene Ingredienzen enthält, wie es bei manchen weniger guten amerikanischen Absinthes der Fall ist. Ich muss es noch genauer festlegen. Ich empfehle ihn, aber unter bestimmten Umständen.
Simple with personality. A perfect balance between wormwood, anise and fennel. I can feel Angelica seeds. The louche is perfect and beautiful. The mouth feel is smooth, velvet. I can feel a little star-anise here, but it's not a problem. Bugnon is a Master! I recommend this Absinthe.
Slightly more bitter than 1797 for my taste buds and therefore I added more sugar. This makes a great summer cooler. Still higher on alcohol than some and might take practice.
délicate et pas trop anisée, elle se boit sans soif
The best I had in this order, the Opaline is a rich and complex natural process Absinthe, the flavours stand out strong in this bottle, but with such crisp distinction that leaves nothing to be desired. Of course, dealing with RueVerte is always a pleasure. I strongly recommend them to any informed buyer of top tier Absinthe.
Un goût frais et équilibré,
un très leger anis succède à une absinthe savoureuse.
un peu courte en bouche mais cela contribue à cette impression de légèreté.
J'en veux encore!
Very rich, has a certain depth to the flavor beyond the wormwood and anise.
I tried 24 of the 50ml samplers from here and thought Opaline was worth the investment of a full bottle.
Seule déception: impossible à ouvrir sans casser le bouchon....
An almost perfect absinthe, very nice wormwood profile and the quality of the anise is amazing - no need for sugar at a 3.1 ratio- connoisseurs and novices would definitely appreciate.
Une bonne absinthe, mais peu herbacée pour une verte. Un rapport qualité/prix moyen.
Cette Opaline est bonne, mais le préfère l'Angélique qui est plus goûtue et un peu plus sucrée.
This is an excellent absinthe. Tastes best as a 3 to 1 ratio with a little sugar, and for more experienced drinkers, is great tasting straight up as well. but It is a relaxing, not overpowering absinthe, that you can continue to sip throughout an evening. Be careful. You may end up drinking half of the bottle!
Je connaissais l'Angéllique 72 Verte, qui était jusqu'alors l'absinthe qui me séduisait le plus (parmi celles que je connaissais...). Suivant les conseils d'un ami, j'ai goûté l'opaline et je dois dire que j'ai changé de favorite :-)
Quelles saveurs ! L'amertume de l'opaline est plus mesurée que celle de l'Angélique 72 Verte. Le goût de la plante d'absinthe est cependant bien présent. Une absinthe complexe et parfaitement équilibrée.
A boire (presque) sans modération !
Une absinthe à la hauteur de l'artémisophile. Pas de déception, que du plaisir !