Why buy Absinthe Calavera Noir 89.9

Absinthe, symbolising the Parisian bohemian movement of the late 19th century, has a complex and controversial history. The birthplace of modern absinthe, as we know it today, is the Val de Travers, a valley just west of Lake Neuchâtel, western Switzerland. Although the exact origins of the drink are difficult to pinpoint, there is evidence that Artemisia absinthium was used to make drinks in Egypt and Greece in 1500 BC.

Tasting notes. Sight, smell and taste

Artemisia absinthium is the defining ingredient of absinthe, and is a member of the large asteraceae family, which includes daisies and sunflowers. Through its associations with absinthe, Artemisia absinthium has a certain mystique; it is actually a close relative of the popular tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus). Commonly known as Wormwood Artemisia absinthium was historically used to make vermouth, the flavoured wine to which it gave its name.

Other botanicals such as anise and fennel are also included in the mix, giving Absinthe its distinctive flavour. Since there are very few rules governing the production of Absinthe, the list of potential ingredients is very broad. The exact combination of herbs used depends on the producer and in some cases may vary from batch to batch.

Pairing. How to taste it

Calavera Negra 89.9 Absinthe can be served in a variety of ways depending on the consumer's taste. Some like it the traditional way: serving it in a long glass containing a sugar cube and adding cold water. Others prefer to give it a bolder twist: by serving it over a sugar cube which is then set alight and drunk while it burns.

A little bit of history about Calavera Noir 89.9...

The psychoactive properties that have made absinthe both famous and infamous have been widely exaggerated by both its detractors and its advocates. Famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec did much to raise the profile of absinthe, as did the writer and poet Oscar Wilde.

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