Emile Pernot Absinthe Bourgeois

Absinthe Bourgeois is a green absinthe from Distillerie Les Fils d'Emile Pernot in Pontarlier, the historic home of absinthe in the Haut-Doubs. It revives a historic brand founded in 1890 by Joseph and Fortunat Bourgeois, best remembered for its famous poster of a cat lapping from a glass. Coloured naturally green with herbs, it balances wormwood and anise with aromatic herbs, and at 55% ABV it is relatively gentle for a verte, turning cloudy early when water is added. Presented in a 700ml bottle.

Tasting Notes: Wormwood and anise framed by aromatic herbs.

Serve: The traditional way: slowly drip chilled water (about three to five parts) into a measure of absinthe, with or without a sugar cube, until it louches.