St. George Absinthe Verte

St. George Absinthe Verte hails from St. George Spirits in Alameda, California, a distillery known for its pioneering role in the American craft spirits movement since its founding in 1982. This particular absinthe isn't an old-world classic but rather a notable American interpretation, first released in 2007, making it one of the first legal American absinthes after the ban was lifted. The brand is celebrated for its artisanal approach and high-quality, often experimental, craft spirits, and their Absinthe Verte quickly gained acclaim for its authentic character and botanical complexity, using traditional ingredients like grand wormwood, fennel, and star anise.

St. George Absinthe Verte brings a bold, herbaceous character to the party, starting with black licorice notes that evolve into citrus and grassy tones. Made with a brandy base and a blend of botanicals including wormwood, fennel, star anise, mint, and tarragon, it adds significant complexity to cocktails. This spirit truly shines in classics like a Sazerac or an Absinthe Frappé, where even a small amount contributes a rich, viscous texture and depth of flavor, easily elevating your home bar creations.

St. George Absinthe Verte initially presents fresh, spicy black licorice and heady floral aromas, with hints of mint and lemon balm. On the palate, it's rich and viscous, offering bold, layered flavors where traditional wormwood bitterness is balanced by anise and fennel sweetness, evolving into citrus and grassy notes with a touch of sarsaparilla. The finish is long and warming, with lingering anise, subtle bitter herbs, and a characteristic numbing sensation.