Emerald Absinthe 6 / Case

The three main herbs in absinthe-anise wormwood and fennel-have been an obstacle to its popularity. The american market isn’t crazy about that black licorice flavor the anise says mancuso. So we toned it down a lot. It means you can taste other things after your first sip. 70% abv 140 proof and it’s true-derelict’s absinthe ($92 per bottle) is smooth and doesn’t leave an overwhelming aftertaste. But is it enough to change people’s minds about the liquor? We wanted to release our emerald absinthe first graves says explaining that people are accustomed to the green variety. Derelict will then release its clear opal absinthe. The greatest part will be when people overcome their initial ignorance about absinthe she says. There’s no zealot like a convert.