Absinthe Luxardo: an overview of taste and types

The family-run Italian company Luxardo was founded in 1821. It is engaged in the production of such drinks as absinthe, kirscha, gin, brandy, several varieties of wine and various liqueurs.

cocktails with absinthe

Brief history of absinthe

The history of the company began when the wife of the Consul of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Girolamo Luxardo in the Kingdom of Dalmatia, became interested in making homemade liqueurs. The first connoisseurs of these drinks were regular guests, who especially liked maraschino cherry liqueur. After such success in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, the couple decided to open their own production.

This is how the Luxardo distillery was born, whose products are now popular in more than 70 countries around the world.

Features of absinthe from Luxardo

The taste is unique, it is characterized by softness, spice and purity, created by the prevalence of notes of wormwood and anise. Refreshing minty aftertaste is somewhat rounded.

The fragrance includes accents of spicy bittersweet, green anise, sweet fennel, fragrant coriander, cinnamon, mint and cloves.

The drink is a classic digestif. It is also used as an ingredient in cocktails, and can also be served with creamy ice cream.

Learn how to drink absinthe.

Relevance: 30.05.2018

Tags: Absinthe, Absinthe brands

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