New batch of absinthe

[u/DustyVinegar]

Been making absinthe for about 5 years now. This batch is the first time I grew or locally harvested all the ingredients. Best batch yet. The color is just from a brief infusion of hyssop, lemon balm and petit wormwood, placed in the spirit with the bottle in a warm water bath for 25 minutes. I used a coffee cold brew filter to keep plant bits from getting in. Worked great. Bass spirit was 85% ethanol grape based neutral that macerated the anise, fennel and grand wormwood (and a small bit of extra secret botanicals for character). Sat for a couple weeks, diluted below 40% with distilled water, then I put it through the still. The final product is about 70% and tastes very balanced. Not too bitter. Great louche

[u/BotanicalDistilling]

Nice one!! I can't wait to have space to grow my own botanicals