Butterfly Classic Absinthe 750ml
DescriptionEmbark on a journey into absinthe's mysterious world with Butterfly Classic, an authentic interpretation that honors the Green Fairy's storied tradition. This American-crafted absinthe proves that New World distillers can match European excellence, creating a properly balanced spirit that delivers both the ritual and flavor that made absinthe legendary. For those curious about real absinthe beyond the myths and misconceptions, Butterfly offers an authentic experience that respects history while embracing modern craft distilling.
The creation of authentic absinthe requires precise botanical selection and traditional techniques. Butterfly uses the holy trinity of absinthe herbs—grand wormwood, green anise, and sweet fennel—as the foundation, enhanced with additional botanicals for complexity. The production follows traditional Swiss methods: maceration of herbs in neutral spirit, careful distillation in copper stills, and a secondary maceration with herbs like hyssop and melissa for the characteristic green color. No artificial coloring or sweetening corrupts the authentic profile. The result achieves proper louching (clouding when water is added) and the complex herbal character that defines true absinthe.
The absinthe ritual with Butterfly Classic delivers the full sensory experience. Neat, the spirit presents intense herbal aromas—anise dominates but wormwood's characteristic bitterness and fennel's sweetness create balance. The traditional serve involves slowly dripping ice-cold water over a sugar cube, watching the clear green spirit transform into opalescent clouds. As water integrates, hidden flavors emerge—herbs become more pronounced, subtle floral notes appear, and the overall profile softens into approachable complexity. On the palate, properly diluted Butterfly delivers the authentic absinthe experience: initial anise sweetness quickly balanced by wormwood bitterness and complex herbs. Notes of mint, lemon balm, and subtle spice emerge mid-palate. The texture becomes creamy from proper louching, coating the palate with herbal oils. The finish lingers with pleasant bitterness, cooling herbs, and subtle sweetness. This is absinthe as it was meant to be—complex, ritualistic, and utterly unique in the spirits world.
