Absinthe

It's very simple: alcohol, wormwood, and some anise characteristics. But not simple at all: The carefully calibrated mix of aromatics and herbs that goes into the absinthe made by Lance Winters of St. George Spirits took extensive testing to get just right.

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Category:

• Food
• Entertainment
• Learning & Education

Directed by:

• Eric Slatkin

Produced by:

• Meredith Arthur
• Blake Smith

Tags:

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• alcohol
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• wormwood
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• St. George Spirits
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[zachsworlds]

"First batch was completely undrinkable.... drank it anyway"

[ArielGingerman]

drinking alcohol should not remind you of when you where a kid.

[whiskerbicuit]

@NeoTranshuman I think he's talking about Lucid since they were the first to import it. Could be wrong though. I think there are many others but he made it pretty clear it was the first brand to reenter the U.S. It is damn tasty but I can't wait to try St Georges now.

[whiskerbicuit]

Thank you for this video. Honestly, on a whim I bought one of the brands that "Took the anise character down" on the hype and just wanted to taste it and I liked it. Now I can't wait to try St. Georges. This video was very informative as to what makes a true Absinthe. You seem very passionate about creating this unique product. Must be nice to enjoy what you do every day. You are a very lucky man indeed.

[Ironhandjohn]

@NeoTranshuman

Me, too...

[NeoTranshuman]

@Ironhandjohn I'd like to know about the "bullshit color" one too, so i can stay away from it..

Does anyone know?

[MeekDrill]

This guy make me want to distill my own absinthe

[MushroomedAnymore]

This video is like Candy! :-D

[story762]

"Or because they think it's going to make them hallucinate and chop their ear off"

I SPAT OUT MY DRINK

[joffeloff]

i thought i liked st. george spirits but it turns out in reality i LOVE THEM.

[429Cage]

I know what I'll be doing when I turn 21. In fact, when I retire, I can imagine myself opening a brewery. Women drink free on friday nights. ;p

[mawiebie]

steampunk drink much?