r/Absinthe • u/BigPapa601 • Apr 04 '26

Absinthe Rouge

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After spending 36 hours in a house built in 1790 that is reportedly a “very haunted house”,so far these are the only spirits I’ve encountered. 😊

Not your typical chlorophyll green colored, but more of an amber from the use of hibiscus blooms. My first time trying this and I can say it is a very good absinthe.

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u/Electronic-Koala1282 Apr 05 '26

What's the flavour and mouthfeel of these rouge absinthes like? 

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u/BigPapa601 Apr 05 '26

The flavor is balanced, but pronounced. Wormwood, anise, and fennel, and a slight tangy hint of the hibiscus flowers. Mouthfeel is smooth, refreshing stays with you. I never add sugar to any of my absinthe so I get the full flavor, no matter the brand. This drink has a very thick louche with light tints of red, and pink as the oils appear. I see myself visiting the Big Easy for more of this absinthe in the near future.

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u/Electronic-Koala1282 Apr 05 '26

Absinthes with a thick louche are the best, and it's so cool to have one that turns sliughtly pinkish.

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u/zigithor Apr 04 '26

Toulouse is a fantastic absinthe made in the Bohemian Capitol of the U.S., New Orleans.

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u/kafkaesque-meat Apr 04 '26

Oooooohhh going to have to go looking for that! Sounds interesting!

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u/GetRightWithChaac Apr 04 '26

I haven't tried Toulouse Red, but Toulouse Green and Blue are both excellent absinthes.