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| The Jade Range of Belle Epoque Absinthes |
Produced at the historic Combier distillery in century-old alambics originally built for Pernod Fils,
the Jade range of Belle Epoque absinthes offers some of the closest commercially available
approximations of the fabled absinthes of the pre-ban era.
Crafted by New Orleans native Ted Breaux using wherever possible the original equipment and
methods employed by the artisans of the past, these absinthes are based on careful selection of
only the most fragrant herbs, the finest grape-based alcohols and scrupulous attention to the
original 19th century production protocols.
But the Jade absinthes offer more than historical verisimilitude - they offer the discerning
modern-day absintheur an extraordinary range of taste experiences, from the remarkable new PF
1901, a clone of pre-ban Pernod Fils, to the aromatic Edouard, to the full bodied and powerful Verte
Suisse, the delicately floral Nouvelle Orleans and the crystal-clear Blanchette with its scent of
alpine herbs.
These are, quite simply, the flagship products of the modern absinthe renaissance, and every
absinthe lover should try them.
the Jade range of Belle Epoque absinthes offers some of the closest commercially available
approximations of the fabled absinthes of the pre-ban era.
Crafted by New Orleans native Ted Breaux using wherever possible the original equipment and
methods employed by the artisans of the past, these absinthes are based on careful selection of
only the most fragrant herbs, the finest grape-based alcohols and scrupulous attention to the
original 19th century production protocols.
But the Jade absinthes offer more than historical verisimilitude - they offer the discerning
modern-day absintheur an extraordinary range of taste experiences, from the remarkable new PF
1901, a clone of pre-ban Pernod Fils, to the aromatic Edouard, to the full bodied and powerful Verte
Suisse, the delicately floral Nouvelle Orleans and the crystal-clear Blanchette with its scent of
alpine herbs.
These are, quite simply, the flagship products of the modern absinthe renaissance, and every
absinthe lover should try them.
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Jade Edouard 72%
In the late 19 century, the house of Edouard Pernod boasted a reputation for crafting some of the best absinthe
the world has ever known. First established at Couvet, Switzerland, then later Pontarlier, France, the Edouard
Pernod distillery boasted eight alambics and produced almost 300,000 liters of absinthe annually. At the time of
the ban, Edouard Pernod had become the 3rd largest absinthe distiller in France and was considered one of the
very finest marques. Based on careful analysis of samples drawn from one of the very few survivng pre-ban
bottles, Jade Edouard seeks to duplicate all aspects of the original, from its delicate green colour to its refined
texture and delightfully aromatic finish.
Available in 70cl (700ml) bottles only.
In the late 19 century, the house of Edouard Pernod boasted a reputation for crafting some of the best absinthe
the world has ever known. First established at Couvet, Switzerland, then later Pontarlier, France, the Edouard
Pernod distillery boasted eight alambics and produced almost 300,000 liters of absinthe annually. At the time of
the ban, Edouard Pernod had become the 3rd largest absinthe distiller in France and was considered one of the
very finest marques. Based on careful analysis of samples drawn from one of the very few survivng pre-ban
bottles, Jade Edouard seeks to duplicate all aspects of the original, from its delicate green colour to its refined
texture and delightfully aromatic finish.
Available in 70cl (700ml) bottles only.
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Jade VS 1898 65% (formally called "Verte Suisse")
The distillery of C. F. Berger was founded in Couvet, in the canton of Neufchâtel, Switzerland in 1823. The Berger
distillery produced several Swiss style absinthes, the most famous of these being the C. F. Berger 65%
absinthe verte, which earned its status as one of the premier absinthes of the 19th century. Through careful
analysis of a rare surviving 19th century bottle, Jade Liqueurs has painstakingly resurrected the heritage of this
fine absinthe from extinction. The most full bodied of the Jades, the Verte Suisse has a powerful herbal scent, a
rich and creamy mouth-feel, and a long, lingering aftertaste.
Available in 70cl (700ml) bottles only.
The distillery of C. F. Berger was founded in Couvet, in the canton of Neufchâtel, Switzerland in 1823. The Berger
distillery produced several Swiss style absinthes, the most famous of these being the C. F. Berger 65%
absinthe verte, which earned its status as one of the premier absinthes of the 19th century. Through careful
analysis of a rare surviving 19th century bottle, Jade Liqueurs has painstakingly resurrected the heritage of this
fine absinthe from extinction. The most full bodied of the Jades, the Verte Suisse has a powerful herbal scent, a
rich and creamy mouth-feel, and a long, lingering aftertaste.
Available in 70cl (700ml) bottles only.
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Jade Nouvelle Orleans 68%
As the popularity of absinthe swept through France during the mid 19th century, the "Green Fairy" began making
her way over to the "Paris" of the New World, Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans). French-speaking travelers and
immigrants alike carried their passion for absinthe with them to this vibrant port city, and by the advent of the 20th
century, cafés like the famous Old Absinthe House were making a name for themselves by cooling the humid
summers with absinthe frappes and the famous absinthe-based Sazerac cocktail. Jade Nouvelle-Orléans - with
its unique perfume, light, refreshing mouth-feel and delectable floral finish - pays tribute to the now long-forgotten
New Orleans absinthes of this era.
Available in 70cl (700ml) bottles only.
As the popularity of absinthe swept through France during the mid 19th century, the "Green Fairy" began making
her way over to the "Paris" of the New World, Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans). French-speaking travelers and
immigrants alike carried their passion for absinthe with them to this vibrant port city, and by the advent of the 20th
century, cafés like the famous Old Absinthe House were making a name for themselves by cooling the humid
summers with absinthe frappes and the famous absinthe-based Sazerac cocktail. Jade Nouvelle-Orléans - with
its unique perfume, light, refreshing mouth-feel and delectable floral finish - pays tribute to the now long-forgotten
New Orleans absinthes of this era.
Available in 70cl (700ml) bottles only.
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Combier Blanchette 60%
"Blanchette", the original absinthe produced by Distillerie Combier (Saumur, France) circa 1900. Blanchette is a
Swiss-style, clear absinthe that yields a distinct aroma and flavor of anise and grande wormwood, with a
background of alpine herbs. Like our other Jade absinthes, Blanchette is crafted entirely by hand in the antique
copper absinthe stills in the Combier distillery.
Available in 50cl (500ml) bottles only.
"Blanchette", the original absinthe produced by Distillerie Combier (Saumur, France) circa 1900. Blanchette is a
Swiss-style, clear absinthe that yields a distinct aroma and flavor of anise and grande wormwood, with a
background of alpine herbs. Like our other Jade absinthes, Blanchette is crafted entirely by hand in the antique
copper absinthe stills in the Combier distillery.
Available in 50cl (500ml) bottles only.
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Christened Jade Absinthe ‘PF 1901’ its unusual name is in recognition of the anniversary of
the year that gave the old Pernod alambics a new life. A huge amount of work and original
research has gone into the creation of this product. Since the beginning of the Jade project,
techniques have been improved upon as Breaux has become more familiar with the
intricacies of the old 19th century alambics, and plants sources have been upgraded where
ever possible. All the wormwood used in the PF 1901comes from new plantings in Pontarlier,
regarded as the source of the finest wormwood, and of course the origin for the wormwood
that went into all the great classic absinthes of the 19th century. Breaux’s Jade absinthes are
the first modern absinthes made outside of Pontarlier to use its wormwood, and its highly
aromatic qualities are immediately apparent.
the year that gave the old Pernod alambics a new life. A huge amount of work and original
research has gone into the creation of this product. Since the beginning of the Jade project,
techniques have been improved upon as Breaux has become more familiar with the
intricacies of the old 19th century alambics, and plants sources have been upgraded where
ever possible. All the wormwood used in the PF 1901comes from new plantings in Pontarlier,
regarded as the source of the finest wormwood, and of course the origin for the wormwood
that went into all the great classic absinthes of the 19th century. Breaux’s Jade absinthes are
the first modern absinthes made outside of Pontarlier to use its wormwood, and its highly
aromatic qualities are immediately apparent.
PF 1901 is a classic ‘old-school’ absinthe, balanced and crisp, with an appetizing
herbal aroma and a smooth, lingering aftertaste.
Available in 70cl (700ml) bottles only.
herbal aroma and a smooth, lingering aftertaste.
Available in 70cl (700ml) bottles only.
Jade PF 1901 68%
In 1901 a devastating fire swept through the famous Pernod Fils distillery in Pontarlier. If it had
not been for the quick thinking of two workers who opened the spigots on the giant barrels of
absinthe, allowing them to drain into the Doubs River, the destruction could have been much
more severe. When the distillery was rebuilt and repaired, the original alambics were replaced by
the most modern equipment of the time.
In 1901 a devastating fire swept through the famous Pernod Fils distillery in Pontarlier. If it had
not been for the quick thinking of two workers who opened the spigots on the giant barrels of
absinthe, allowing them to drain into the Doubs River, the destruction could have been much
more severe. When the distillery was rebuilt and repaired, the original alambics were replaced by
the most modern equipment of the time.
The old alambics were either destroyed by the fire and sold for scrap or sold off to smaller
distilleries. The Combier Distillery purchased two of these 1100 liter stills andinstalled them
along with the 8 smaller stills which had been a part of the distillery since 1894. The
importance of this history and especially the authenticity of these two circa 1870’s alambics
were not overlooked when Ted Breaux chose the Combier Distillery in which to make Jade
vintage absinthes clones.
distilleries. The Combier Distillery purchased two of these 1100 liter stills andinstalled them
along with the 8 smaller stills which had been a part of the distillery since 1894. The
importance of this history and especially the authenticity of these two circa 1870’s alambics
were not overlooked when Ted Breaux chose the Combier Distillery in which to make Jade
vintage absinthes clones.
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The Gustave Eiffel-designed still room at the Combier Distillery in Saumur, where the Jade absinthes are made.
The two 1100 litre Renaud stills shown at right were purchased from Maison Pernod Fils in the early 1900's.
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The two 1100 litre Renaud stills shown at right were purchased from Maison Pernod Fils in the early 1900's.
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