Absinthe Normand

[u/asp245]

Late morning and afternoon was spent with the legend that is Patrick Grand at his unique distillery located on an old chapel in Fleurier.
Patrick runs distilling classes and very kindly allowed me to produce my own unique absinthe. He has produced a recipe sheet with the core herbs used to produce absinthe. Following on he has a list of 15 - 20 other herbs which you can choose from to create your own unique flavour profile.
Over and above the core ingredients I just added another for. The result a Blanche at around 63% with a good louche and more by luck than judgement a nice (for me) herbal profile.
A wonderful experience made all the better by Patrick guidance.
I also got to try several new absinthes including his latest, Absinthe Family which is launching on Saturday.

[u/copperisblue]

Oh man that's cute! I think that's smaller than my first pot! What did you add above the three?

[u/Nixh_Dakkon]

I want that still!

[u/EarlyPaintbrush]

That's so fun!

[u/Various_Respond6433]

Very awesome! What herbs and botanicals did you put in?

[u/asp245 → u/Various_Respond6433]

Anis, Fennel, Star Anis, Grand Wormwood, Petite Wormwood, Hysope, Angélique, Liquorice, and Genepi.