Abtshof Magdeburg Absinth 66 (50cl, 66%)

Absinth 66 is a German absinth from the Abtshof in Magdeburg, bottled at 66% in a 50cl apothecary-style bottle. Each bottle is labelled and sealed by hand. The recipe combines aniseed, fennel, wormwood and other herbs in a classic style. Its green colour comes from the colourings E102 and E133. Spicy herbs lead the flavour. Aniseed and fennel add an aromatic sweetness, while wormwood brings a distinctly more bitter side. The high strength suits the traditional preparation with water and sugar, and it works in classic drinks such as the Sazerac or Death in the Afternoon.