We now have THREE types of Absinthe Superieure:
LUCID from France
Kubler From Switzerland
and
LeTourment Vert from France
LUCID:
124 PROOF Available sizes: 750mL
From back of bottle:
Absinthe, first commercialized in the early 1800's, emerged as a powerful icon of freedom during the Belle Epoque period, and it was during this time that the highly perfumed spirit reached unparalleled popularity and cult status among the worlds of art, literature and fashion. Once proclaimed to fuel the fires of creativity and subsequently demonized, Absinthe has recently reemerged on the world stage as a high quality, fine alcoholic libation recalling those earlier artistic times.
LUCID is formulated by world renowned Absinthe expert T.A. Breaux, and is distilled in strict accordance to traditional French methods.LUCID is crafted in the historic Combier distillery, founded in 1834 and designed by Gustave Eiffel in the fabled Loire Valley of France. Each bottle of LUCID is carefully prepared by skilled craftsmen, using ancient copper Absinthe alembics. Unlike most contemporary imitators, LUCID is distilled entirely from spirits and European herbs, and uses no artificial additives or dyes. LUCID recalls the rich tradition of Absinthe, and is crafted using a full measure of Grande Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), Green Anise, Sweet Fennel, and other fine European herbs traditionally used in making fine Belle Epoque Absinthe.
How to enjoy from back of bottle:
-Pour 1.25-1.5oz of LUCID into an appropriate glass.
-Place a sugar cube atop a flat, perforated spoon that rests on the rim of the glass. (Using the sugar is optional.)
-Slowly drip 4-5oz of ice cold water on top of the sugar cube(or directly into the glass), which slowly dissolves into the Absinthe.
-The cold water causes LUCID to louche("loosh") into an opalescent cloud as the herbal essences emerge from the Absinthe and perfume the room.
-Enjoy!!
KUBLER:
106 PROOF Available sizes: 1L
From back of bottle:
-Swiss Absinthe Superieure Kubler falls back on the long tradition. In the region known as Val-de-Travers in the Jura of Switzerland stands the KUBLER distillery. The site of spirits making for many generations, it formally accorded legal status in 1863, and since then it has been home of famous Swiss Absinthe Superieure Kubler.
-In October 2001 the tradition of celebrating inheritance and life's bounty came alive when Yves Kubler, great-grandson of KUBLER brand founder decided to revive Swiss Absinthe Superieure Kubler.
-Swiss Absinthe Superieure Kubler is a distillate of a harvest of sumptuous herbs and alcohol.
-Swiss Absinthe Superieure Kubler developes best taste and its characteristic cloudiness by mixing 1:5 with fresh spring water.
-Swiss Absinthe Superieure Kubler contains all-natural herbs and flavours formulated without the use of preservative, artificial flavours or colours, accordingly to Swiss and European law.
-Swiss Absinthe Superieure Kubler is a product of Switzerland.
LeTourment VERT:
100 PROOF Available sizes: 750mL