Absinthe Hapsburg 72.5% 500ml

Absinthe Hapsburg 72.5% is one of the strongest absinthes available in New Zealand, delivering an intense botanical punch with a formidable alcohol content that demands respect and careful measuring. This Czech-produced green spirit showcases the traditional wormwood character absinthes are famous for, combined with anise and fennel notes that create a distinctly herbal, almost medicinal flavour profile. The high proof means a little goes a long way in any serve.

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Nose: Powerful wormwood and anise aromas with herbal complexity and a sharp alcohol heat that clears the senses immediately.

Palate: Intensely herbal with dominant liquorice and fennel notes, backed by earthy wormwood bitterness and a numbing quality from the high alcohol strength.

Finish: Long, warming and intensely botanical with lingering anise sweetness cutting through the alcoholic heat.

The traditional serve involves diluting Absinthe Hapsburg with ice-cold water over a sugar cube placed on a slotted spoon, watching the spiritlouche into an opalescent cloud. It also works in carefully measured amounts in a Death in the Afternoon cocktail, mixed with champagne for a potent celebration drink. Adventurous home bartenders can use tiny amounts in a Corpse Reviver #2 for authentic absinthe depth.

Always serve diluted with water in the traditional preparation method, or use sparingly as a modifier in classic cocktails requiring absinthe’s distinctive botanical character.

An exceptional choice for absinthe enthusiasts and collectors seeking authentic high-strength European absinthe, or as a memorable gift for the spirits connoisseur who appreciates historical liqueurs with genuine wormwood character.