The French Quarter, locally known as Vieux Carré, is the soul of New Orleans, Louisiana. Philadelphia Distilling pays tribute to the unique and colorful history of Absinthe in New Orleans with the release of Vieux Carré Absinthe Supérieure.

Vieux Carré is batch distilled using a “double maceration” process including Grande Wormwood and Petite Wormwood. Green and Star Anise, Fennel Doux Provence, Melissa, Genepi, Hyssop and Spearmint complete the complex flavor profile. Vieux Carré is an original artisan spirit that combines historic processes with a modern expertise. Vieux Carré’s flavor and color are derived exclusively from 100% natural herbs and can be found at retail for USD $60.00.

This absinthe can be mixed with or without sugar, although the distiller feels the balance is best achieved without sugar. They recommend 3 parts water to one part Vieux Carré when diluting, although that too should be left up to the individual. They recommend first trying Vieux Carré as 3:1, then 4:1, as you will notice different herbal complexities.

Currently, Vieux Carré can be found in the United States on the eastern coast with western states to follow.

The first batch of Vieux Carré was released on December 31, 2008. It is the first legal absinthe to be distilled, bottled and sold on the east coast of the United States in nearly 100 years.

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Vieux Carré Absinthe Supérieure