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Philippe Lasala Absinth

Brand information

Alcohol
55%
Size
1.0 liter
Manufacturer
???
Country
Spain
Color
Verte
Type
Mixed & Macerated

One of many Spanish oil mixes. This brand has been available for a really long time and has that typical citrusy Spanish touch.

Editor reviews

 
Philippe Lasala Absinth 2011-12-07 20:00:14 Markus Hartsmar
Absinthe.se rating 
 
3.0
Reviewed by Markus Hartsmar    December 07, 2011

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Many quite good absinthes come from spain, and this one is quite allright itself. I started out tasting it neat, which - to me - tasted a little like Swedish Tobacco! But it was good.

I was a little set off by the color though, it reminded me a whole lot of Ricard, or Pernod (pastis), and also the extreme louche after only a few drops of water certainly got me thinking that this was only a renamed pastis.
However, I must say it actually tasted very good. A smooth, not very bitter taste, with a quite dominant taste of lemon and anise. All in all I can say that I actually liked it, and that I would treat my friends to this any time. There is nothing very complex or floral at all about it, but it is enjoyable.
Fee Verte scoresheet points
50
 
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