Real absinthe. No artificial ingredients, no gimmicks.

The first legal American absinthe released after the U.S. ban was lifted in 2007, St. George Absinthe Verte remains one of the most acclaimed and respected spirits in this category.

Made from a host of real botanical ingredients, ours is a layered and evocative expression of this beguiling and highly spirituous herbal elixir.

Tasting Notes:

A heady, herbaceous smack to the senses. It opens with spicy black licorice and then slowly evolves into citrus and grass profiles with a dose of sarsaparilla. Because of the abundance of essential oils, its rich and viscous on the palateeven at 120 proof (60% alcohol).

To bring out another level of vivid flavors and a lovely louche (milky cloudiness) that seems to glow from within, a single large ice cube is ideal. Adding water further releases botanical oils into solution, deepening the louche and intensifying the heady, floral aroma.

We developed our formulation over years of patient experimentation and think its pretty much perfect just as it is. We dont advocate adding sugar to our absintheor to any other artisanally distilled absinthe for that matter.

Incocktailsthat call for an anise spirit, St. George Absinthe Verte adds complexity and depth of flavor.

St. George Absinthe Verte is a classic French-style absinthe made with a blend of botanicals including grande wormwood, anise, fennel, and hyssop. It is distilled in small batches in Alameda, California, and is bottled at a higher proof than most absinthes, at 135 proof (67.5% ABV). The flavor is herbal and complex, with a hint of anise and a smooth finish. St. George Absinthe Verte is best enjoyed in a traditional absinthe ritual, with a sugar cube and a few drops of cold water.