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1. Ingredients
All absinthe must be made with Wormwood, Lemon Balm, Hyssop, Anise, Fennel.
2. Two Distinct Expressions
Verte (green) is traditionally a French style and Blanche (white) is more typical of the Swiss style.
3. Flavor
Verte absinthes have bolder, more pronounced flavors, whereas Blanches are a little bit lighter and more subtle.
4. Hallucintions
The thujone content in wormwood is what causes hallucination. Researchers of absinthe say that there is probably more thujone content in a bowl of pasta with butter and sage, than there was in the pre-banned absinthe.
5. What To Buy
For a subtle introduction to absinthe, start off with a Blanche, such as the Germain Robin Absinthe Superieure. It is a very feminine style, mildly sweet, very minty with a hint of anise and wormwood. [buy it]
If you enjoy really aggressive flavors, try La Muse Verte from France. Its louche (opaqueness when the water hits the absinthe) is a dark green and it's mildly bitter with a thick body and a lot of citrus notes. [buy it]
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