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Conjures up the magical spirit of the absinthe world.
Discover themPhilippe Martin uses 10 different herbs for his La Bleue absinthes. Among these herbs are grand wormwood, petite wormwood, lemon balm, hyssop and peppermint. Most of the herbs have been cultivated in the Val-de-Travers, or even in the distillery's own garden. The distillery is situated in an old building in Boveresse that is known under the name „Maison des Chats“, The House of Cats, a picturesque building with sculptures of cats on ledges, to be precise.
La Valote distillery received the authorisation to professionally produce absinthe on 26th April 2005, after absinthe was officially legalised in Switzerland on 1st of March 2005.
- At first, savour La Valote Martin l'Originale 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.
The distillery of Philippe Martin is situated in Boveresse, in the Val-de-Travers, the birthplace of absinthe and today home to some of the finest absinthe distilleries.
Philippe Martin distills his absinthes in an old house known to locals as La Maison des Chats, a centuries-old building decorated with stone sculptures of cats. Right opposite is the distillery's own garden, where most of the herbs used for Philippe’s absinthe is cultivated.
Philippe took over the distillery from his father Francis Martin in 2014, who distilled for 33 years during the time of the absinthe ban in Switzerland. When absinthe was re-legalized in 2005, Francis received a licence to produce absinthe legally.
By Dark horse
Added on the : 16/01/2020 Englishlove this absinthe i had it with a death in the afternoon on new years eve . and the price is well worth it for the quantity of quality product you get .
By Lovely
Added on the : 21/07/2019 EnglishMy first taste of absinthe. Nice smooth drink. Will buy again.
By Solanaceae
Added on the : 02/12/2018 EnglishThis absinthe is absolutely fantastic! Rich and sweet with a subtle bitterness. It packs a lot of flavour and still manages to be smooth as silk. This is my first blanche from La Valote Martin and I will definately check out the rest of their absinthes too.
By cj
Added on the : 18/11/2018 EnglishTongue numbingly lovely. Light on the palette but by no means insubstantial in its flavours. Dangerously drinkable
By Shanty Doc
Added on the : 28/11/2017 EnglishWonderful La Bleue!! So smooth with a sweet anise, fruity fennel and a very slight bitterness. The louche is beautiful to watch, mouth feel is perfect! This absinthe made for a very pleasant Birthday.
By Jordan
Added on the : 23/09/2017 EnglishGreat taste. Very complex and very potent. Not great for first timers, but definitely an all-around good choice
By J
Added on the : 05/04/2017 EnglishSpectacular La Bleue - the whole line by Martin is excellent and this one is no exception. Full-bodied, well-rounded absinthe.