Herbsaint Anise Liqueur (75cl, 45%)

Herbsaint is an anise liqueur from New Orleans, created in 1934 as a legal absinthe substitute. It is made by macerating anise, fennel and other herbs and spices in neutral spirits, and is drier and less sweet than European pastis-style liqueurs. It louches, turning cloudy white with water. It is the defining ingredient of the official Sazerac cocktail, and the brand's tagline is to use it wherever absinthe is called for. The nose has anise and licorice with fennel, subtle mint and dry herbal under-notes. The palate brings sweet licorice, green fennel seed and sharp star anise, with a long, dry-licorice finish and subtle spice.