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| Absinthe Doubs Mystique "Carte d'or" |
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GOLD MEDAL & BEST IN CLASS
Absinthe Doubs Mystique "Carte d'or"
65% alcohol.
50cl bottle.
Add 1 x 50cl bottle to your shopping cart: £36
Add 2 x 50cl bottles to your shopping cart: £72
Add 3 x 50cl bottles to your shopping cart: £108
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Absinthe Doubs Mystique "Carte d'or"
65% alcohol.
50cl bottle.
Add 1 x 50cl bottle to your shopping cart: £36
Add 2 x 50cl bottles to your shopping cart: £72
Add 3 x 50cl bottles to your shopping cart: £108
SHIPPING CHARGES FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE BOTTLES ARE
EXACTLY THE SAME - THREE SHIP AS CHEAPLY AS ONE!
When you click on any of the links above, a new window will open, taking you
directly to our shippers secure ordering system. Please return to this site to
continue shopping afterwards.
The antique Egrot alambics used for the
distillation of the Doubs Mystique. The
alambic at left has a capacity of 450l, the
smaller one at right holds 200l. Both are
jacketed with wood, and topped by a
traditionally shaped chapiteau, which leads
via copper piping up to a rectifying ball
above the condenser.
The rectifying balls return some of the
heavier vapours to the pot, while the
balance condenses in the cooling coils
submerged in water in the grey coloured
tank below, before being collected in the
horizontally mounted cylindrical distillate
tanks at the bottom.
It's possible to conduct two distillations
simultaneously with this apparatus.
distillation of the Doubs Mystique. The
alambic at left has a capacity of 450l, the
smaller one at right holds 200l. Both are
jacketed with wood, and topped by a
traditionally shaped chapiteau, which leads
via copper piping up to a rectifying ball
above the condenser.
The rectifying balls return some of the
heavier vapours to the pot, while the
balance condenses in the cooling coils
submerged in water in the grey coloured
tank below, before being collected in the
horizontally mounted cylindrical distillate
tanks at the bottom.
It's possible to conduct two distillations
simultaneously with this apparatus.
All the absinthe used in Doubs is grown in the Pontarlier region, some of it in this field just
outside the town. To conserve moisture and prevent weed growth, the young plants are grown
through black plastic sheeting.
outside the town. To conserve moisture and prevent weed growth, the young plants are grown
through black plastic sheeting.
The beautiful and delicate petite absinthe plant, smaller in every respect than its more famous cousin,
and harder to grow, as the plant is less vigorous. Much less bitter than grand absinthe, it's used both
in the main Mystique distillation, and in the all natural chlorophyllic colouring process.
and harder to grow, as the plant is less vigorous. Much less bitter than grand absinthe, it's used both
in the main Mystique distillation, and in the all natural chlorophyllic colouring process.
Review of Doubs Mystique in the Fee Verte Buyers Guide:
COLOUR BEFORE WATER 10/10
Bright, clear, brilliant green; very rich, very natural. Perfection.
LOUCHE ACTION 9/10
Wonderful slow louche. Strong, turbulent oil trails that swirl and balloon as each drop of water plunges a new storm of contrails through the
last. Doesn’t begin clouding until nearly 1:1, and very gradually thickens to fill the glass until fully opaque near 3:1. A fantastic show with
wonderful layering throughout.
COLOR AFTER WATER 10/10
Very mature, natural, semi-pale green; fully opaque with nice shading and nuance. As it should be.
AROMA 27/30
Fresh and clean, herbal and complex with only a pleasantly mild hint of a medicinal quality or alcohol.
MOUTH-FEEL 10/10
Excellent. A smooth, rich, creamy numbness that all hits at once in a perfectly balanced harmony of sensations. I could drink this for the
mouth feel alone.
TASTE 19/20
Almost exactly the way it smells, only better. Deep, rich, very smooth- there’s just a faint hint of bitterness, alcohol base, medicinal and
herbal intensity to keep it interesting. Not too heavy nor too light, not too herbal or too sweet, not too unconventional nor too traditional, not
to violent nor too bland… it's just excellent. Each individual ingredient can be tasted with distinction, but none step on the others. If you’ll
pardon the oxymoron: simply complex. Unobtrusive enough to be sipped without excessive pondering, and complex enough to dwell on if
you desire to. Very refreshing. It elicits thoughts of a brisk spring day as much as a cozy Christmas evening- in other words, this one tastes
good any time no matter what kind of mood you’re in, it will adapt. Fantastic.
OVERALL IMPRESSION 10/10
To my mouth, THIS is a perfectly "balanced" Absinthe that excels in every area. Expertly crafted; it will give as much or as little attention
back as you give to it, with astounding flexibility. I cannot say enough about how much I love it. This is the first absinthe I’ve ever
considered buying in bulk, and I intend to. Until further notice, this is my favorite libation bar none. I’m not sure it can be improved upon,
and I won’t be disappointed if I ever discover this is as good as it gets. My only complaint is that I have six other different bottles of absinthe
on my counter, and all I want to drink is this.
Doubs Mystique Carte d'Or scores a total of 95 points out of a possible 100.
COLOUR BEFORE WATER 10/10
Bright, clear, brilliant green; very rich, very natural. Perfection.
LOUCHE ACTION 9/10
Wonderful slow louche. Strong, turbulent oil trails that swirl and balloon as each drop of water plunges a new storm of contrails through the
last. Doesn’t begin clouding until nearly 1:1, and very gradually thickens to fill the glass until fully opaque near 3:1. A fantastic show with
wonderful layering throughout.
COLOR AFTER WATER 10/10
Very mature, natural, semi-pale green; fully opaque with nice shading and nuance. As it should be.
AROMA 27/30
Fresh and clean, herbal and complex with only a pleasantly mild hint of a medicinal quality or alcohol.
MOUTH-FEEL 10/10
Excellent. A smooth, rich, creamy numbness that all hits at once in a perfectly balanced harmony of sensations. I could drink this for the
mouth feel alone.
TASTE 19/20
Almost exactly the way it smells, only better. Deep, rich, very smooth- there’s just a faint hint of bitterness, alcohol base, medicinal and
herbal intensity to keep it interesting. Not too heavy nor too light, not too herbal or too sweet, not too unconventional nor too traditional, not
to violent nor too bland… it's just excellent. Each individual ingredient can be tasted with distinction, but none step on the others. If you’ll
pardon the oxymoron: simply complex. Unobtrusive enough to be sipped without excessive pondering, and complex enough to dwell on if
you desire to. Very refreshing. It elicits thoughts of a brisk spring day as much as a cozy Christmas evening- in other words, this one tastes
good any time no matter what kind of mood you’re in, it will adapt. Fantastic.
OVERALL IMPRESSION 10/10
To my mouth, THIS is a perfectly "balanced" Absinthe that excels in every area. Expertly crafted; it will give as much or as little attention
back as you give to it, with astounding flexibility. I cannot say enough about how much I love it. This is the first absinthe I’ve ever
considered buying in bulk, and I intend to. Until further notice, this is my favorite libation bar none. I’m not sure it can be improved upon,
and I won’t be disappointed if I ever discover this is as good as it gets. My only complaint is that I have six other different bottles of absinthe
on my counter, and all I want to drink is this.
Doubs Mystique Carte d'Or scores a total of 95 points out of a possible 100.
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Doubs Mystique "Carte d'or" is a superb ultra-premium
absinthe distilled in century old alambics in Pontarlier, in the
heart of the Doubs region of eastern France, the historical
home of absinthe.
Our aim in formulating and distilling Doubs Mystique Carte
d'or was simple: we wanted to make, absolutely without
regard to cost or technical difficulties, the finest, most
complex, most delicious absinthe possible. How well we've
succeeded will be up to you to judge, but the feedback we've
received from some of the most expert and demanding
connoisseurs has been nothing short of outstanding. Doubs
Mystique is not, unlike our Roquette 1797, an
historical-recreation absinthe. It's a modern absinthe, to
please the modern palate, although one that pays homage to
the recipes and methods of the past. No other modern
absinthe has as extensive a herb bill - the secret, we believe,
of Mystique's richness, smoothness and remarkable
complexity of aroma and flavour.
All the herbs - including of course the grande absinthe - that
could be sourced from the Pontarlier region were sourced
locally. Enormous effort was expended on herb selection,
and preparation. The youngest distillations in the final blend
are at least 6 months old, the oldest more than a year old,
and this balance will be maintained in future production.
absinthe distilled in century old alambics in Pontarlier, in the
heart of the Doubs region of eastern France, the historical
home of absinthe.
Our aim in formulating and distilling Doubs Mystique Carte
d'or was simple: we wanted to make, absolutely without
regard to cost or technical difficulties, the finest, most
complex, most delicious absinthe possible. How well we've
succeeded will be up to you to judge, but the feedback we've
received from some of the most expert and demanding
connoisseurs has been nothing short of outstanding. Doubs
Mystique is not, unlike our Roquette 1797, an
historical-recreation absinthe. It's a modern absinthe, to
please the modern palate, although one that pays homage to
the recipes and methods of the past. No other modern
absinthe has as extensive a herb bill - the secret, we believe,
of Mystique's richness, smoothness and remarkable
complexity of aroma and flavour.
All the herbs - including of course the grande absinthe - that
could be sourced from the Pontarlier region were sourced
locally. Enormous effort was expended on herb selection,
and preparation. The youngest distillations in the final blend
are at least 6 months old, the oldest more than a year old,
and this balance will be maintained in future production.
At the recent International Wine & Spirits
Competition, our Doubs Mystique won
the GOLD MEDAL and BEST IN CLASS -
the only absinthe, out of dozens of
entries, to be so honoured. The IWSC is
the oldest, largest and most respected
competition of its kind, and we're thrilled
to have received this immensely
prestigious award.
Competition, our Doubs Mystique won
the GOLD MEDAL and BEST IN CLASS -
the only absinthe, out of dozens of
entries, to be so honoured. The IWSC is
the oldest, largest and most respected
competition of its kind, and we're thrilled
to have received this immensely
prestigious award.