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The article discusses Absinthe, a spirit made from botanical ingredients. Absinthe is traditionally made in France and contains unique local botanicals, like African wormwood, a more subtle cousin of European wormwood that is traditionally used; Impepho, a herb used by Zulu herbalists and adds a minty flavour. The botanicals balance out the natural sweetness of anise with the bitterness of grand wormwood. Absinthe was once banned in Europe for the supposedly harmful effects of Thujone, an active ingredient in European grande wormwood, but it was unbanned in 1995 following a study proving that the ingredient is not harmful in small amounts. Absinthe is now fully legal all over the world, as long as the Thujone levels are below 10 parts per million. Best enjoyed in moderation as a sipping spirit, Absinthe accolades include South African Absinthe of the Year 2017 New York International Spirits Competition and Gold Medal winner at the 2017 New York International Spirits Competition.
- Ancestors Absinthe
- Made in the traditional French style
- Contains unique local botanicals, like African wormwood, a more subtle cousin of European wormwood that is traditionally used; Impepho, a herb used by Zulu herbalists and adds a minty flavour
- The botanicals balance out the natural sweetness of anise with the bitterness of grand wormwood
- Named after the Zulu ancestors, who are supposed to appear in dreams and provide clarity and guidance, just as 'The Green Fairy' was meant to in years past
- Once banned in Europe for the supposedly harmful effects of Thujone, an active ingredient in European grande wormwood, it was unbanned in 1995 following a study proving that the ingredient is not harmful in small amounts
- Absinthe is now fully legal all over the world, as long as the Thujone levels are below 10 parts per million
- Best enjoyed in moderation as a sipping spirit
- Accolades:
- South African Absinthe of the Year 2017 New York International Spirits Competition
- Gold Medal winner at the 2017 New York International Spirits Competition
- Silver Medal at the 2017 Michaelangelo Awards
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