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Top 10 Absinthe Reviews 
We chose the Finalists for our Top 10 Absinthe Reviews according to their overall combination of taste, aroma and price to allow you to make a decision based on the most important aspects of an absinthe. The reviews for our top 10 are included for those who are interested in the more intricate details of the tastings performed. Click here for our Quick Review chart.
Doubs Mystique Review
Purchase: Alandia, Absinthe.DE
Color
Light Emerald. Definitely a natural coloring. Perfectly translucent with no sign of sediment.
Louche
The louche begins quickly with puffy, swirly rolls. Very nice. It is an nice opalescent, milky color with an ever so slight green tint that is almost unnoticeable.
Aroma
Truly gorgeous. The fennel and anise were present in the background with a wonderful herbal bouquet. No alcohol smell at all.
Flavor
First noticed is a rather upfront wormwood taste followed by alcohol which soon leads to the subtleties sweeter anise and fennel. The wormwood is well balanced with the entire herbal profile.
Finish
Nice finish with almost a minty aftertaste that hold on bit and is really quite refreshing.
Final Impression
A very nice absinthe that was found to be as satisfying as it is complex. The alcohol is not overpowering nor is the wormwood. Definitely one of our top reviews.
Color
Gorgeous light Emerald. Definitely naturally colored. Perfectly translucent with no sign of sediment. This is very typical of all the absinthe produced by Matter-Luginbühl distillery. See also Mansinthe and Twin Tec.
Louche
Within 5-10 drops the puffy, swirling rolls begin. This beautiful show reveals a nice opalescent, milky color with an ever so slight green tint. Gorgeous to watch
Aroma
Spectacular! The beautiful bouquet of botanicals is present as soon as the louche begins and it completely fills the room. The alcohol is detectable but does not over power the floral notes.
Flavor
The first sip reveals a very complex profile. You can taste/smell EVERYTHING at once. Quite impressive. Take a few minutes to swirl it around in your mouth to get the entire effect. The wormwood is present and in perfect balance with the other ingredients.
Finish
A very satiating finish. The botanicals and wormwood fade together into a sweet taste that fades slowly and sweetly.
Final Impression
This is an incredible absinthe at an incredible price. This absinthe was actually hard to stop drinking. It is actually that enjoyable. Definitely one of our top 10 absinthe reviews.
Color
Very, very light green. Unless you look closely, it may be confused with a blanche. This is also true of the other 2 Eichelbergers I have tried.
Louche
The trails start immediately and quickly fill the glass. Very thick and milky white. Not a hint of any color.
Aroma
Completely balanced floral and herbal bouquet. No one piece overpowering another and much to my surprise, there was no strong alcohol smell even at 78%.
Flavor
Smooth and precise with an almost "creamy" undertone with the taste leaning toward that of a blanche. The wormwood is there but in perfect balance with the other botanicals producing an exceptionally smooth flavor.
Finish
The creamy smooth taste lingers and then lets way to a small lick of the wormwood. Again, very nice.
Final Impression
Eichelberger 78 is a fine absinthe. Like the rest of the Eichelbergers, it has a balance that is to be admired. I did not taste the strong alcohol as I expected. This absinthe has supreme table manners and is one of our top reviews (as would be all the Eich's). Top Review
Color
Crystal clear. Absolutely no sediment. There's the slightest viscosity to it, otherwise it looks and pours much like Vodka or any other crystal clear liqueur.
Louche
Very fast louche that ends looking milky and clear with a very faint hint of blue.
Aroma
Incredible aroma, especially if you like the smell of anise and fennel. Very clean and crisp with an almost "pine" taste way in the background. I perceived little to no alcohol. Uncomplicated and pleasant.
Flavor
Nice and sweet Sans Sucre but definitely not artificial. The fennel and anise are very up front with the remaining botanicals taking the background.
Finish
Delicious with a lingering sweetness that gives to a more complex finish of the remaining herbal profile.
Final Impression
Kubler is a fine blanche Absinthe and at this price and easily made it to our top 10 absinthe reviews list.
Jade 1901 Verte Review
Purchase: Absinthe.DE, DrinkUpNy (DUNY has Jade Nouvelle Orleans)
Color
Spectacular color. A beautiful, crystal clear Peridot. No sediment and crystal clear.
Louche
Wonderful icy trails that start out subtle and spread completely throughout. At a ratio of 3:1, the louche was an absolutely beautiful white with an ever so light hint of emerald.
Aroma
Very complex. Like a bouquet, the fragrance is layered and subtle. I had thought the Aroma was too weak to really fill the room then my neighbor stopped by and announced "My God you're place smells wonderful!"
Flavor
This was a pleasure to review. Absolutely incredible! An up front dazzle of Anise sweet but by no means candy sweet. A bite of bitter but nothing you would call sharp or unpleasant by any means. It's a perfect delicate balance of faint flavors and powerful ones without any one flavor overpowering another. Just an absolutely delicious and refreshing drink.
Finish
The after taste leaves an herbal and almost floral like complexity of subtle notes and tones. Crisp and wonderful. I found no funky or strange aftertaste. The Louche while it looks much thicker than it really is has a nice light body to it and ever so slight of a creamy texture. As I mentioned earlier it's silky and smooth and an absolute delight to drink.
Final Impression
The Jade 1901 was pretty close to what I imagined Absinthe to be. Wonderfully complex without being obtrusive. Delicate and filled with so many background notes of flavors I really again, can only describe as floral. It's an absolute pleasure to both prepare and enjoy. One of out favorite reviews.
Color
Very nice crystal clear color with absolutely no clouding or sediment. Absolute perfection and quite pretty.
Louche
The louche begins immediately after only about 5-6 drops of water and continues to fill the glass with a thick, milky white, opalescent finish.
Aroma
like most la bleue's, the aroma is rich and complex with the fennel and anise taking the front and a hint of wormwood in the background.
Flavor
Tasting was really a pleasure.and it is truly a lovely drink. Crisp, clean and refreshing is the best way to describe it. The herbal balance is in complete harmony with the alcohol taste.
Finish
The finish is primarily a sweet wormwood taste. Not bitter and very pleasurable. It makes you want to have another glass to feel it again!
Final impression
Rich, complex and satisfying sum up this absinthe. Great attention to detail and balance make this one of our recommended reviews.
Color
Light yellow/green. Absolutely gorgeous and natural looking. It has a lens like clarity making this Absinthe a real pleasure to behold.
Louche
Extremely beautiful Louche. Lots of swirling trails of different shades of green from the lightest Peridot to deeper currents of Emerald - all quite beautiful. Nice shimmering Opalescence to the finished Louche which is creamy and delicious looking, dense without being dull - the color is a definite plus.
Aroma
Rich and intriguing. Heady with notes of Licorice from Fennel and Anise. There's something deep and herbal that strikes a nice balance.
Flavor
In a word - Delicious. A delicate Absinthe. The Wormwood lightly licks your tongue and is definitely not bitter. There's a gorgeous balance of Fennel and Anise to balance it out and the heat of alcohol is not overpowering and doesn't compromise the bouquet at all. Tantalizing and fresh.
Finish
Very smooth. The delicious taste of the wormwood entwines beautifully with sweeter notes. No peculiar aftertaste just clean and bright.
Final Impression
I loved this Absinthe. It has so many of the characteristics I look for but usually only find one or two in a single brand. The taste is dramatically bold even at a 4:1 water ratio. I was tempted to add some additional water but didn't want to lose the full throttle flavor. In short this is an Absinthe I could drink regularly without getting bored in the slightest. And at this price, it is one of our recommended reviews.
Color
Smooth olive and definitely natural. Quite nice.
Louche
Impressive. Nice oil trails and a lazy roll of turbulent waves that puff up at the bottom of the glass. It's like watching storm clouds in slow motion. The color is typical, milky white with the a slight green tint.
Aroma
A lovely herbal and floral nose with the Anise and Fennel not so upfront - there's balance to it. At 100 Proof , there is no heat from the alcohol which is a definite plus.
Flavor
Delicious Sans Sucre. The Wormwood is moderate and up front. It's savory and complex. A very nice Spanish Absinthe.
Finish
A completely satisfying end to the drink. All the botanicals slowly mellow into a memory.
Final Impression
This absinthe provides a great value. More sophisticated palates may long for deeper complexity. It's not that Obsello lacks delicate nuances, they're just not over-pronounced. Obsello is lovely, crisp and flavorful. Top Review.
Color
A very light amber green almost like tea. It may actually be considered pale to some absintheurs. My bottle had a small amount of particulate matter. Very hard to see but it was there.
Louche
The louche was slow to start. After it began, the typical swirling cloudy trails begin to overtake the glass to finish with a not thick, but not thin, milky white opalescence.
Aroma
Beautiful herbal notes with a sweet flowery undertone fill the room. Very complex, clean and crisp.
Flavor
This absinthe is completely balanced with excellent table manners. The wormwood is present but not too bitter. The alcohol lends its attributes but does not step on the feet of the herbal or floral bouquet. Simply exquisite.
Finish
The finish held on a really long time. The neat balance of the botanicals, wormwood included, slowly give to an almost minty taste.
Final Impression
This is definitely a must try. It is one of the better US absinthes I have had the pleasure of trying. I think that the more I drink it, the better I will like it. Top Review.
Color
Light Emerald. This lovely pale green is spectacular. It has the clarity and translucence of a jewel. Quite dazzling to see, especially in natural sunlight.
Louche
Nice trails that start immediately and the Louche follows quite quickly. A dense puffy wave that lifts up and rolls out. Not milky off white. The light emerald color hangs in there. Even at 4 to1 water ratio, there's this fabulous, light green opalescence.
Aroma
The Anise seems a compliment to a wonderfully herbal and fragrant bouquet. Floral notes and crisp sweetness. Aroma held through out.
Flavor
Like the Aroma the flavor is smooth, subtle and distinct. There's a nice savory balance to it's natural sweetness which is delightful. After sampling a few glasses with sugar and without, my preference is without. There's a nice bite of Wormwood that's tasty and sharp. Overall the flavor is beautifully complex and wonderfully simple at the same time.
Finish
A gentle numbing of the tongue and a lingering sweet aftertaste.
Final Impression
Twin Tec is exquisite and a great value. This is a top 10 Absinthe Review.
Vieux Carre Review
Purchase: DrinkUpNy
Color
Dark green with hints of amber. Like the bottle had been open for some time but it had not. There was also easily visible sediment in the bottle.
Louche
The louche begins immediately and quickly finishes to a milky, white opalescence. Very thick.
Aroma
Beautiful herbal notes quickly fill the room and are quite enjoyable. Very full and complex aroma that is definitely a plus for this absinthe.
Flavor
Delicious! Complete and balanced taste that lets you experience everything. Nothing is overpowering. Even the alcohol is in concert with the botanicals.
Finish
The finish lasts quite awhile with the beautiful botanicals slowly giving way to an almost "citrus" taste. Excellent finish.
Final Impression
Another outstanding absinthe from the US. Suitable for beginners and absintheurs alike. And at this price, it is Definitely a top 10 Absinthe Review
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Top 10 Absinthe Reviews
Purchase: Alandia, Absinthe.DE
Color
Light Emerald. Definitely a natural coloring. Perfectly translucent with no sign of sediment.
Louche
The louche begins quickly with puffy, swirly rolls. Very nice. It is an nice opalescent, milky color with an ever so slight green tint that is almost unnoticeable.
Aroma
Truly gorgeous. The fennel and anise were present in the background with a wonderful herbal bouquet. No alcohol smell at all.
Flavor
First noticed is a rather upfront wormwood taste followed by alcohol which soon leads to the subtleties sweeter anise and fennel. The wormwood is well balanced with the entire herbal profile.
Finish
Nice finish with almost a minty aftertaste that hold on bit and is really quite refreshing.
Final Impression
A very nice absinthe that was found to be as satisfying as it is complex. The alcohol is not overpowering nor is the wormwood. Definitely one of our top reviews.
Duplais Verte Review
Purchase: Alandia, DrinkUpNy, Absinthe.DEColor
Gorgeous light Emerald. Definitely naturally colored. Perfectly translucent with no sign of sediment. This is very typical of all the absinthe produced by Matter-Luginbühl distillery. See also Mansinthe and Twin Tec.
Louche
Within 5-10 drops the puffy, swirling rolls begin. This beautiful show reveals a nice opalescent, milky color with an ever so slight green tint. Gorgeous to watch
Aroma
Spectacular! The beautiful bouquet of botanicals is present as soon as the louche begins and it completely fills the room. The alcohol is detectable but does not over power the floral notes.
Flavor
The first sip reveals a very complex profile. You can taste/smell EVERYTHING at once. Quite impressive. Take a few minutes to swirl it around in your mouth to get the entire effect. The wormwood is present and in perfect balance with the other ingredients.
Finish
A very satiating finish. The botanicals and wormwood fade together into a sweet taste that fades slowly and sweetly.
Final Impression
This is an incredible absinthe at an incredible price. This absinthe was actually hard to stop drinking. It is actually that enjoyable. Definitely one of our top 10 absinthe reviews.
Eichelberger Verte 78 Review
Purchase: Alandia, Absinthe.DEColor
Very, very light green. Unless you look closely, it may be confused with a blanche. This is also true of the other 2 Eichelbergers I have tried.
Louche
The trails start immediately and quickly fill the glass. Very thick and milky white. Not a hint of any color.
Aroma
Completely balanced floral and herbal bouquet. No one piece overpowering another and much to my surprise, there was no strong alcohol smell even at 78%.
Flavor
Smooth and precise with an almost "creamy" undertone with the taste leaning toward that of a blanche. The wormwood is there but in perfect balance with the other botanicals producing an exceptionally smooth flavor.
Finish
The creamy smooth taste lingers and then lets way to a small lick of the wormwood. Again, very nice.
Final Impression
Eichelberger 78 is a fine absinthe. Like the rest of the Eichelbergers, it has a balance that is to be admired. I did not taste the strong alcohol as I expected. This absinthe has supreme table manners and is one of our top reviews (as would be all the Eich's). Top Review
Kubler Review
Purchase: Alandia, DrinkUpNy, Absinthe.DEColor
Crystal clear. Absolutely no sediment. There's the slightest viscosity to it, otherwise it looks and pours much like Vodka or any other crystal clear liqueur.
Louche
Very fast louche that ends looking milky and clear with a very faint hint of blue.
Aroma
Incredible aroma, especially if you like the smell of anise and fennel. Very clean and crisp with an almost "pine" taste way in the background. I perceived little to no alcohol. Uncomplicated and pleasant.
Flavor
Nice and sweet Sans Sucre but definitely not artificial. The fennel and anise are very up front with the remaining botanicals taking the background.
Finish
Delicious with a lingering sweetness that gives to a more complex finish of the remaining herbal profile.
Final Impression
Kubler is a fine blanche Absinthe and at this price and easily made it to our top 10 absinthe reviews list.
Jade 1901 Verte Review
Purchase: Absinthe.DE, DrinkUpNy (DUNY has Jade Nouvelle Orleans)
Color
Spectacular color. A beautiful, crystal clear Peridot. No sediment and crystal clear.
Louche
Wonderful icy trails that start out subtle and spread completely throughout. At a ratio of 3:1, the louche was an absolutely beautiful white with an ever so light hint of emerald.
Aroma
Very complex. Like a bouquet, the fragrance is layered and subtle. I had thought the Aroma was too weak to really fill the room then my neighbor stopped by and announced "My God you're place smells wonderful!"
Flavor
This was a pleasure to review. Absolutely incredible! An up front dazzle of Anise sweet but by no means candy sweet. A bite of bitter but nothing you would call sharp or unpleasant by any means. It's a perfect delicate balance of faint flavors and powerful ones without any one flavor overpowering another. Just an absolutely delicious and refreshing drink.
Finish
The after taste leaves an herbal and almost floral like complexity of subtle notes and tones. Crisp and wonderful. I found no funky or strange aftertaste. The Louche while it looks much thicker than it really is has a nice light body to it and ever so slight of a creamy texture. As I mentioned earlier it's silky and smooth and an absolute delight to drink.
Final Impression
The Jade 1901 was pretty close to what I imagined Absinthe to be. Wonderfully complex without being obtrusive. Delicate and filled with so many background notes of flavors I really again, can only describe as floral. It's an absolute pleasure to both prepare and enjoy. One of out favorite reviews.
La Bleue Clandestine (Alandia) Review
Purchase: MaisonColor
Very nice crystal clear color with absolutely no clouding or sediment. Absolute perfection and quite pretty.
Louche
The louche begins immediately after only about 5-6 drops of water and continues to fill the glass with a thick, milky white, opalescent finish.
Aroma
like most la bleue's, the aroma is rich and complex with the fennel and anise taking the front and a hint of wormwood in the background.
Flavor
Tasting was really a pleasure.and it is truly a lovely drink. Crisp, clean and refreshing is the best way to describe it. The herbal balance is in complete harmony with the alcohol taste.
Finish
The finish is primarily a sweet wormwood taste. Not bitter and very pleasurable. It makes you want to have another glass to feel it again!
Final impression
Rich, complex and satisfying sum up this absinthe. Great attention to detail and balance make this one of our recommended reviews.
Mansinthe Review
Purchase: Alandia, DrinkUpNy, Absinthe.DEColor
Light yellow/green. Absolutely gorgeous and natural looking. It has a lens like clarity making this Absinthe a real pleasure to behold.
Louche
Extremely beautiful Louche. Lots of swirling trails of different shades of green from the lightest Peridot to deeper currents of Emerald - all quite beautiful. Nice shimmering Opalescence to the finished Louche which is creamy and delicious looking, dense without being dull - the color is a definite plus.
Aroma
Rich and intriguing. Heady with notes of Licorice from Fennel and Anise. There's something deep and herbal that strikes a nice balance.
Flavor
In a word - Delicious. A delicate Absinthe. The Wormwood lightly licks your tongue and is definitely not bitter. There's a gorgeous balance of Fennel and Anise to balance it out and the heat of alcohol is not overpowering and doesn't compromise the bouquet at all. Tantalizing and fresh.
Finish
Very smooth. The delicious taste of the wormwood entwines beautifully with sweeter notes. No peculiar aftertaste just clean and bright.
Final Impression
I loved this Absinthe. It has so many of the characteristics I look for but usually only find one or two in a single brand. The taste is dramatically bold even at a 4:1 water ratio. I was tempted to add some additional water but didn't want to lose the full throttle flavor. In short this is an Absinthe I could drink regularly without getting bored in the slightest. And at this price, it is one of our recommended reviews.
Obsello Review
Purchase: Alandia, DrinkUpNy, Absinthe.DEColor
Smooth olive and definitely natural. Quite nice.
Louche
Impressive. Nice oil trails and a lazy roll of turbulent waves that puff up at the bottom of the glass. It's like watching storm clouds in slow motion. The color is typical, milky white with the a slight green tint.
Aroma
A lovely herbal and floral nose with the Anise and Fennel not so upfront - there's balance to it. At 100 Proof , there is no heat from the alcohol which is a definite plus.
Flavor
Delicious Sans Sucre. The Wormwood is moderate and up front. It's savory and complex. A very nice Spanish Absinthe.
Finish
A completely satisfying end to the drink. All the botanicals slowly mellow into a memory.
Final Impression
This absinthe provides a great value. More sophisticated palates may long for deeper complexity. It's not that Obsello lacks delicate nuances, they're just not over-pronounced. Obsello is lovely, crisp and flavorful. Top Review.
Pacifique Review
Purchase: DrinkUpNyColor
A very light amber green almost like tea. It may actually be considered pale to some absintheurs. My bottle had a small amount of particulate matter. Very hard to see but it was there.
Louche
The louche was slow to start. After it began, the typical swirling cloudy trails begin to overtake the glass to finish with a not thick, but not thin, milky white opalescence.
Aroma
Beautiful herbal notes with a sweet flowery undertone fill the room. Very complex, clean and crisp.
Flavor
This absinthe is completely balanced with excellent table manners. The wormwood is present but not too bitter. The alcohol lends its attributes but does not step on the feet of the herbal or floral bouquet. Simply exquisite.
Finish
The finish held on a really long time. The neat balance of the botanicals, wormwood included, slowly give to an almost minty taste.
Final Impression
This is definitely a must try. It is one of the better US absinthes I have had the pleasure of trying. I think that the more I drink it, the better I will like it. Top Review.
Twin Tec Review
Purchase: Alandia, Absinthe.DEColor
Light Emerald. This lovely pale green is spectacular. It has the clarity and translucence of a jewel. Quite dazzling to see, especially in natural sunlight.
Louche
Nice trails that start immediately and the Louche follows quite quickly. A dense puffy wave that lifts up and rolls out. Not milky off white. The light emerald color hangs in there. Even at 4 to1 water ratio, there's this fabulous, light green opalescence.
Aroma
The Anise seems a compliment to a wonderfully herbal and fragrant bouquet. Floral notes and crisp sweetness. Aroma held through out.
Flavor
Like the Aroma the flavor is smooth, subtle and distinct. There's a nice savory balance to it's natural sweetness which is delightful. After sampling a few glasses with sugar and without, my preference is without. There's a nice bite of Wormwood that's tasty and sharp. Overall the flavor is beautifully complex and wonderfully simple at the same time.
Finish
A gentle numbing of the tongue and a lingering sweet aftertaste.
Final Impression
Twin Tec is exquisite and a great value. This is a top 10 Absinthe Review.
Vieux Carre Review
Color
Dark green with hints of amber. Like the bottle had been open for some time but it had not. There was also easily visible sediment in the bottle.
Louche
The louche begins immediately and quickly finishes to a milky, white opalescence. Very thick.
Aroma
Beautiful herbal notes quickly fill the room and are quite enjoyable. Very full and complex aroma that is definitely a plus for this absinthe.
Flavor
Delicious! Complete and balanced taste that lets you experience everything. Nothing is overpowering. Even the alcohol is in concert with the botanicals.
Finish
The finish lasts quite awhile with the beautiful botanicals slowly giving way to an almost "citrus" taste. Excellent finish.
Final Impression
Another outstanding absinthe from the US. Suitable for beginners and absintheurs alike. And at this price, it is Definitely a top 10 Absinthe Review
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Top 10 Absinthe Reviews
