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Conjures up the magical spirit of the absinthe world.
Discover themThe Bovet distillery makes six different types of absinthe, and only one among of them is green. The other five brands are classic Swiss Bleues (clear absinthes).
The Bovet family distillery originated from a former collective of three distillers that founded the „La Valote“ distillery shortly after the ban on absinthe was lifted in 2005. Back then, the large amounts of paperwork and required permits in order to obtain a license were easier to work through as a team. Later, when absinthe became more and more popular, the three distillers split and founded their own family distilleries. However, the heritage of the former collective can still be found in all of the three distillery names: La Valote Bovet, La Valote Martin, and La Valote Fornoni.
- At first, savour La Valote Bovet Tradition without any sugar. Then according to your taste, add some eventually.
- For one measure of absinthe (3cl), add 2 to 5 measure of fresh water.
Willy Bovet, founder of the Bovet family distillery, was a former watchmaker from the Val-de-Travers, where absinthe was invented. After absinthe was declared legal again in 2005, Mr Bovet and two other absinthe distillers founded the collective “La Valote” distillery. They split up later and separated into three individual, family-run distilleries.
The Bovet distillery is located in Môtiers, home to many distilleries before the absinthe prohibition in 1910. To this day, all Bovet absinthes are handmade according to historic recipes and distillation techniques. Starting with the cultivation of herbs, the drying and cutting, maceration and distillation, up until the final coloration step. The passion for absinthe and the skills obtained by the Bovet family that are being passed onto each new generation – this makes these absinthes what one calls a “classic Swiss Bleue”: refreshing and strong on aniseed!
Robert Bobillier, a former clandestine absinthe distiller taught Willy Bovet the art of absinthe distilling and herb cultivation. He passed his knowledge onto his daughter Francoise, who runs the distillery since 2018.
By P&G
Added on the : 20/12/2016 EnglishAmazing Full Bodied Absinthe. Gives a centuries old recipe feel with strong flavor.