Un Peureux Absinthe France 50 cl 48%

In Fougerolles, a small town in Haute-Saône known for its fruit brandies, Auguste Peureux started a distillery in 1864 that would become one of France's great absinthe names. Un Peureux still carries his name forward – now in a revived version of what once made the house famous.

Expert's Description

Un Peureux Absinthe Frankrig Absint 50 cl 48% is a French Absinthe distilled on wormwood and bottled at 48%.

Grandes Distilleries Peureux was founded in 1864 by Auguste Peureux, who built his distillery strategically close to the railway line to distribute the bottles widely. The house won recognition at the 1900 Paris World's Fair, and in the years between 1870 and 1915 – when absinthe made up more than 90% of all aperitif consumption in France – Un Peureux was one of the well-known names in the French glass.

When absinthe was banned in 1915, Peureux turned production toward kirsch and the berry-based Griottines, which today are the house's international flagship. Un Peureux lives on as a revived tribute to the absinthe that once made the distillery a name across France.

At 48%, it sits at the milder end of the classic French absinthes, making it an approachable way to get acquainted with wormwood, anise and the herbs that defined the era before the ban.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Anise and fresh herbs up front, with the wormwood's earthy bitterness sitting underneath. The aroma is clean and classically French in its build.

Palate

Medium-bodied with a clear anise sweetness and a herbal, lightly bitter counterpoint from the wormwood. Ice water softens the flavour and pulls the green notes forward.

Finish

Medium length, with a dry, herbal bitterness that fades quietly.

Specifications

Name: Un Peureux Absinthe Frankrig Absint 50 cl 48%
Producer: Grandes Distilleries Peureux
Region/Country: France
Type: French Absinthe
ABV: 48%
Size: 50 CL
Botanicals: Wormwood, anise and herbs
EAN no.: 3123020001851
Serving suggestion: Ice water poured over a sugar cube on an absinthe spoon

Flavour Profile

Anise · Herbal · Classic · Mild · Fresh

Did You Know?

After the 1915 absinthe ban, Peureux shifted to producing the berry-based Griottines, which today are far better known internationally than the house's original absinthe ever was.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Un Peureux Absinthe Frankrig Absint 50 cl 48%

What does Un Peureux Absinthe taste like?

Anise and fresh herbs dominate, with the wormwood's earthy bitterness sitting underneath. At 48%, it sits at the milder end of classic French absinthe, making it easily approachable.

What's the story behind the name Un Peureux?

The name comes from Auguste Peureux, who founded Grandes Distilleries Peureux in 1864 in Fougerolles. The house was a well-known name in French absinthe before the 1915 ban forced it to change course.

Does Peureux still make absinthe today?

Yes, though on a smaller scale than before the ban. The house's international reputation today rests mainly on the berry-based Griottines, but Un Peureux keeps the absinthe heritage alive.

Is 48% a good strength to start with?

Yes, it's an approachable strength for anyone wanting to get acquainted with classic French absinthe without going straight for the strongest expressions at 65-70%.

How is it served correctly?

Following the classic ritual: ice water poured slowly over a sugar cube on a slotted spoon, until the colour shifts from clear to a hazy, cloudy green.

Did Peureux win any awards for its absinthe?

Yes, the house was recognised at the 1900 Paris World's Fair, at a time when absinthe made up over 90% of all aperitif consumption in France.