Review: Copper & Kings Citrus Absinthe Superior

Copper & Kings Citrus Absinthe Superior

My very good friends were out and about in Kentucky and stopped by Copper & Kings in Louisville, Kentucky.  Having been in the spirits business for many years their kind hearts bought and shipped me a bottle of their Citrus Absinthe Superior.  I have always had a great interest in the absinthe and Copper & Kings make 4 varieties.

Clear absinthe at 130 proof (65% abv), the base spirit for this absinthe is eaux-de-vie, otherwise known as unaged brandy.  At 130 proof the nose and flavor have aromas of grape and dried fruit sweetness, herbal anise, brightly citrus and lightly floral.  With sugar and water, this absinthe louches light and pale, bringing out flavors of sage, fennel and lemon.

The grape-based spirit lends a wonderful yet light sweetness to what can be an overpowering and harsh spirit.  The licorice flavor is sweeter and milder allowing many of the subtle fruit and citrus notes to shine.  A complex, smooth absinthe reminiscent of some of the French and Italian products I have tried in the past.
Excellent. A-The Liquorist Blog