The Grande Absente is a premium French absinthe, characterised by its high alcohol content, authentic herbal blend and traditional production methods. With a full 69% ABV in its generous 1-litre bottle, this bottling is aimed at connoisseurs who appreciate the classic absinthe style in its powerful and aromatically rich form. It is produced in Provence – the historic heartland of absinthe – according to a recipe inspired by the originals of the late 19th century.

The recipe is based on a variety of traditional botanicals, including wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), aniseed, fennel and other aromatic herbs. These are macerated using the traditional method and then distilled to finely balance the complex aromas. A distinctive feature is the distinctly bitter wormwood note, combined with a spicy, slightly sweet aniseed note. The high alcohol content is typical of authentic absinthes and ensures that the flavours unfold with particular intensity – especially when prepared in the traditional way with water.

Grande Absente is inspired by the so-called ‘Grüne Fee’, as absinthe was known in the days of artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh. Today, it is enjoying a stylish comeback as a classic ritual drink, a creative cocktail ingredient or a collector’s item.