La Valote Martin, Switzerland

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.
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Absinthe Sade - 70cl

Switzerland / 68%
(5 Reviews)

A green absinthe of very high quality made by Philippe Martin.

This "Die Grüne Fee" absinthe is lovingly prepared from plants native to the Val-de-Travers. The distiller uses just traditional methods of distillation, and refers to recipes that date back into the Belle Epoque. More details:

 £107/Liter  £75
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Absinthe Esmeralda - 20cl

Switzerland / 72%
(1 Review)

Discover Esmeralda, one of the rare “green” absinthes from Switzerland!

The Esmeralda Absinthe is distilled in Boveresse in the Val-de-Travers in Switzerland, by traditional craftsmanship. Esmeralda is the first “Verte” by Philippe Martin. This is a very interesting and unusual absinthe because the Swiss are actually ...

 £132.50/Liter  £26.50
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The first barrel aged absinthe from Philippe Martin.

Absinthe Bacchus is the first barrel aged absinthe from Philippe Martin.The absinthe has rested for 9 months in a Chardonnay barrel that is clearly recognizable in the taste as well. The notes of the barrel combine harmoniously w ...

 £236/Liter  £118
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Absinthe Boheme - 70cl

Switzerland / 66%
(6 Reviews)

A green absinthe of very high quality made by Philippe Martin.

Another master piece by Philippe Martin! This green absinthe is lovingly prepared from plants native to the Val-de-Travers. The distiller uses just traditional methods of distillation, and refers to recipes that date back into the Belle Epoque. More information ...

 £107/Liter  £75
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Absinthe HR Giger Wolfsmilch - 20cl

Switzerland / 69%
(8 Reviews)

HR Giger's last ever project. A mellow verte distilled by Philippe Martin in the...

HR Giger Wolfsmilch was named by Giger, and inspired by a book called „HR GIGER and the Zeitgeist of the Twentieth Century“ written by Stanislav Grof. The book is the first one of its kind to analyze Giger's visionary world from a psychological p ...

 £165/Liter  £33
Out of stock

Absinthe Esmeralda - 70cl

Switzerland / 72%
(9 Reviews)

Discover Esmeralda, one of the rare “green” absinthes from Switzerland!

The Esmeralda Absinthe is distilled in Boveresse in the Val-de-Travers in Switzerland, by traditional craftsmanship. Esmeralda is the first “Verte” by Philippe Martin. This is a very interesting and unusual absinthe because the Swiss are actually ...

 £78.50/Liter  £55
Out of stock

Absinthe HR Giger Wolfsmilch - 50cl

Switzerland / 69%
(8 Reviews)

HR Giger's last ever project. A mellow verte distilled by Philippe Martin in the...

HR Giger Wolfsmilch was named by Giger, and inspired by a book called „HR GIGER and the Zeitgeist of the Twentieth Century“ written by Stanislav Grof. The book is the first one of its kind to analyze Giger's visionary world from a psychological p ...

 £126/Liter  £63
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