Lyre’s Absinthe

Delicate and subtly flavoured

3.5/5
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ABV:

0%

Typical Price:

£23.50

Review

Absinthe, the green fairy, the choice of hard hitting drinkers like Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Byron and Toulouse-Lautrec, which can famously be up to 74% proof.  So powerful it was banned for decades.  And now Lyre’s, who never rest on their laurels, have brought out an alcohol free version.  You have to admire that.

Full disclosure:  I have never tasted absinthe, so all I can do is review this in its own right, and not as a imitation of something else.  The very first impression is of wateriness, but that’s always the issue when you haven’t got the mouth-filling effect of ethanol. Other reviews suggest this has an authentic taste. I admit I did expect more of a big bang on the flavour, but that may be because of the drink’s formidable reputation as a hard hitter.  Instead, like its colour, it’s rather delicate. I like it; it’s subtle and herby, the aniseed so balanced by other flavours that it’s knocked right back. The slight medicinal nature of the herbs is offset by a touch of sugar – not too much. This is not one to be knocked back; the subtle taste need taking with due consideration.  I can imagine lolling on a chaise longue drinking this from a long-stemmed glass, in tiny, thoughtful sips.

Makers Notes

This unique spirit has been impossibly crafted to capture the essence of a historically made Absinthe with flavours that are distinct and contemporary. Lyre’s spirits don’t just mimic, they have their own distinction as a premium, non-alcoholic beverage. Anise and aromatic to taste. Fresh. Distinct flavours of verbena, anise, fine herbs with a touch of sweetness to give it balance and length. No examples of hallucinogenic symptoms.

Tasting Notes

Colour: jade Nose: aniseed Taste: herbal and anise Finsh: slight

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Other Drinkers' Ratings

Type
Spirits
ABV achieved by
Distillation
Origin
London, UK
Producer
Lyre's
Bottle size (ml)
700
Calories Kcal/100ml
31
Fizz
No
Hops
No
Colour
Jade
Style
Spirit
Principal ingredients
Anise, verbena
Fermented
No
Distilled
Yes
Flavours
Aniseed
Sugars
Yes
Shelf Life
Once opened, refrigerate and use within three months
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