Absinthe Tunnel: an overview of the taste and types
About the Tunel brand
Tunnel - It is one of the most famous and popular absinthes. It is aimed at a wide range of consumers, so the price of the product is quite affordable. During the production of absinthe, the manufacturer pays special attention to controlling the content of thujone in the drink - a substance due to the high concentration of which absinthe was banned for production and sale in the early XX century.
The history of Tunnel absinthe dates back to 1898 in Spain, when Don Antonio Nadal Mutaner patented the brand. In the same year, he establishes an alcohol production company, which he names in his honor. Initial production volumes of the drink were small, but still at an industrial level.
Types of Tunel absinthe and their flavors
Antonio Nadal Mutaner produces three types of Tunnel absinthe. Let's get acquainted with each of them:
Tunel Green
Absinthe with an emerald green color. Does not contain dyes, this shade is obtained by adding natural bitter wormwood to it.
The fact that the drink is bottled in green glass gives it a richer shade. The strength of absinthe is 70%.
Its taste is bright, wormwood bitterness is noticeable.
The flavor is dominated by anise notes, which continue with hints of cinnamon, almonds and spicy herbs.
Tunel Black
Absinthe of the color of ripe black currant, which it gets through infusion on black acacia berries Katehu. The strength is 70%.
The taste is distinguishable with wormwood bitterness and liqueur nuances.
The flavor composition is dominated by anise tones, which are harmoniously complemented by the smell of black acacia.
Tunel Red
Red-ruby absinthe, which gives the drink the addition of pomegranate extract. It has a strength of 70%.
The taste is bitter with a characteristic sweet and sour pomegranate flavor.
The classic flavor of the drink combines anise motifs with soft coriander accents.
In addition to the Tunnel brand, the manufacturer produces a number of other absinthes under other brands, for example, absinthe with cannabis. With all drinks by Antonio Nadal, S.A. can be found on the official website: www.antonionadal.com
Update: 25.05.2018
Category: Absinthe