Delirium Absinthe Trolden Distillery Danish Absinth Ordinaire 50 cl 55%

Kolding isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think of absinthe, but Trolden Distillery has built their own version of the green fairy anyway – sweetened with honey from their own hives and brought down to a strength you can drink straight from the glass, no ice-water ritual required.

Expert's Description

Delirium Absinthe Trolden Distillery Danish Absinth Ordinaire 50 cl 55% is a Danish Absinthe distilled on wormwood, anise and fennel and bottled at 55%.

Trolden Destilleri & Bryghus in Kolding built their Delirium absinthe on Pierre Ordinaire's original recipe – the man who, according to legend, first created absinthe in Switzerland in the late 1700s. Anise seeds, fennel seeds, lemon balm and wormwood are extracted and distilled using the house's own methods, in line with Trolden's philosophy of craft, calm and respect for flavour.

What sets Delirium apart from a classic French absinthe is the honey. Trolden sweetens the absinthe with honey from their own hives and brings the strength down to 55%, making it ready to drink without the traditional ice-water and sugar-cube ritual. The result is a round, warm and full-bodied absinthe built to be enjoyed as it is.

Served in a cognac or whisky glass rather than the traditional absinthe glass suits the style well – Delirium is meant as an absinthe you take your time enjoying neat, not one that needs diluting or ritualising.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Anise and fennel up front, with a sweet honey note and a hint of lemon balm. The wormwood sits softly underneath, without the sharp bitterness found in stronger expressions.

Palate

Round and warm, with the honey's sweetness as a clearly carrying element. Anise and fennel give the classic absinthe character, while the wormwood stays in the background.

Finish

Full and warming, with a lasting sweetness from the honey and only a faint trace of herbal bitterness.

Specifications

Name: Delirium Absinthe Trolden Distillery Danish Absinth Ordinaire 50 cl 55%
Producer: Trolden Destilleri & Bryghus
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Absinthe
ABV: 55%
Size: 50 CL
Botanicals: Wormwood, anise, fennel and lemon balm
Serving suggestion: Served neat in a cognac or whisky glass

Flavour Profile

Honey · Anise · Round · Warm · Soft

Did You Know?

The recipe is inspired by Pierre Ordinaire, the Swiss doctor who, according to legend, first distilled absinthe in the late 1700s.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Delirium Absinthe Trolden Distillery Danish Absinth Ordinaire 50 cl 55%

What does Delirium Absinthe from Trolden taste like?

Anise and fennel give the classic absinthe character, but the honey sweetens the flavour markedly and makes the wormwood's bitterness much milder than in a full-strength French absinthe.

Do you need ice water and sugar, as with classic absinthe?

No. Trolden has already sweetened and diluted Delirium to 55%, so it's ready to drink straight from the bottle without the traditional ritual.

What glass should it be served in?

A cognac or whisky glass rather than the traditional narrow absinthe glass. Trolden recommends this serving themselves, since the absinthe is meant to be enjoyed neat.

Who is Pierre Ordinaire, referenced in the recipe?

A Swiss doctor who, according to legend, first distilled absinthe in the late 1700s. Trolden uses his original recipe as the starting point for Delirium.

Where is Trolden Distillery based?

In Kolding, where the distillery both brews and distils on a small scale, focused on craft and respect for flavour rather than large-scale production.

What does the honey do to the flavour?

It gives a round, warm sweetness that ties anise and fennel together and takes the edge off the wormwood's natural bitterness, without drowning out the herbal character entirely.