A review of 9 Czech absinthes from L'OR Special
From Shake it up
It is worth paying tribute to this large Czech company, which has brought the production of absinthe to a perfect level, literally every connoisseur will be able to find his favorite. The company also took care of its customers and published official information on the thujone content for each bottle. These absinthes are the best place to start your journey into the world of the "green fairy".
Types of absinthe from L'OR Special
King of Spirits
The king of macerated absinthe. Absinthe that has been made for 20 years. There is no point in listing the types of herbs, spices and types of alcohol, because only the best is used.
Thujone content: 10 mg/l.
Strength: 70%.
Absinth Beetle
The only difference between this absinthe is the presence of a huge insect from the Phasmatidae family in the bottle. The color of the alcohol is bright green, without suspension and inclusions. The brightness and color saturation determines the freshness of the product, because over time, chlorophyll fades under the influence of sunlight. When mixed with water, the precipitation of anise essential oils (louche) is minimal. This is typical for Czech absinthes, as the content of anise esters in them is insignificant.
Absinth Beetle tastes very minty. There are also notes of coriander, cardamom, anise and liquorice. The harsh wormwood bitterness characteristic of most Czech absinthes is practically absent. To fully reveal the bouquet of flavors, it is necessary to dilute with cold water in a ratio of 1/3 or even 1/5.
Thujone content: 35 mg/l.
Strength: 70%.
Absinth Petit Frere
An interesting absinthe that is sold in pairs. They are brothers, there are two of them. One is pure and transparent (Pure), the other is colored and flavored with herbs from France (Natural).
You will always see them together, side by side, because they are just made for each other. The uniqueness of these products lies in the batch. Only 1000 numbered bottles will always be produced from each batch.
Thujone content: 35 mg/l.
Strength: 58%.
Mansinthe
Marilyn Manson is one of the developers of Mansinthe absinthe. Distilled from neutral grain alcohol and herbs. This is a natural green absinthe produced in Switzerland.
Thujone content: 10 mg/l.
Strength: 66,6%.
Absinth 35
A superb blend of herbs macerated in 70% fine grain alcohol guarantees you top quality combined with the euphoric state of thujone. Ideal for classical methods drinking absinthe. Also suitable for mixed cocktails.
Thujone content: 35 mg/l.
For the strength of the drink: 70%.
Staroplzenecký Absinth
The oldest macerated absinthe from L'OR Special. This is a wonderful absinthe made according to an old recipe from the times of Napoleonic France. Thujone is produced by maceration of wormwood in grain alcohol. Staroplzenecký absinthe can be used to mix various cocktails.
Thujone content: 10 mg/l.
Strength: 64%.
Red Absinth
RED is a macerated red absinthe. It is young, dynamic, mild and spicy at the same time, ideal for mixed drinks and, most importantly, like all absinthes from L'OR Special, contains thujone .
Thujone content: 10 mg/l.
Strength: 60%.
Absinth 60 Bousov
Bousov absinthe is made from herbs that are steeped in top quality alcohol. The drink is based on anise, wormwood, mint, coriander, chamomile and other herbs. The goal of this product is to replace chemically produced absinthe, which is so abundant on the market, while keeping the price affordable.
Thujone content: 10 mg/L.
Alcohol content: 60%.
Vest Pocket Absinth
Macerated absinthe, which, as the name suggests, fits comfortably in a large pocket. Anise was used very carefully, the taste of wormwood is perceived as very pleasant, so the overall taste of this alcohol is balanced and does not seem too bitter when drunk with a piece of sugar.
Thujone content: 10 mg/l.
Strength: 70%.
About the manufacturer
The Czech company L'OR special drinks was founded in 1994 and until 2014 owned only one modest spirits production plant, which since 2014 has been significantly expanded and moved from Pradlo to Dolny Bousov.
The town is famous for producing spirits since 1834. Currently, L'OR special drinks, together with AP liquors, which is part of the GH Distillery holding, owns three distribution warehouses in Pradlo, Dolní Bousov and on the outskirts of Pradlo, where the company's headquarters is located.
The company's product range is represented by a wide palette of alcoholic beverages, from basic domestic spirits under the BOUSOV brand and the recently revived Glenn Hill brand to a rich offer of quality spirits such as absinthe, vodka, gin and others.
Update: 28.02.2022
Category: Absinthe