Butterfly Classic Absinthe 750mL

Butterfly Classic Absinthe

Classic Absinthe | 65% ABV | 130 Proof | 750mL | Couvet, Switzerland | Grande & Petite Wormwood | Anise, Fennel, Hyssop, Lemon Balm, Peppermint & Citrus

Process & Profile

Butterfly Classic Absinthe is a modern recreation of a pre-Prohibition American absinthe originally produced in Boston around 1902. The historic recipe was revived and is now produced in Couvet, Switzerland by renowned absinthe distiller Claude-Alain Bugnon. More than 60 production steps over three days take the spirit from botanical selection and maceration through distillation and bottling, creating a traditional absinthe with distinctive citrus, mint, anise, fennel, and wormwood character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh citrus, green herbs, anise, peppermint, and subtle wormwood.

• Palate: Bright star anise and fennel with lemony citrus, ginger, mint, licorice, and gentle herbal bitterness.

• Finish: Long and refreshing with lingering anise, citrus, mint, and warming botanical spice.

What Makes It Special

• Inspired by an authentic pre-Prohibition American absinthe recipe originally produced in Boston around 1902.

• Now produced in Couvet, Switzerland, combining American heritage with traditional Swiss absinthe production.

• Bottled at a powerful 65% ABV (130 proof) in a 750mL format.

• Produced through more than 60 individual production steps over a three-day period.

• Made with botanicals including grande wormwood, petite wormwood, fennel, green and star anise, hyssop, lemon balm, peppermint, licorice, and citrus.

• Each bottle reflects a distinctive American-style absinthe profile with pronounced mint and citrus alongside classic anise and wormwood.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Butterfly Classic Absinthe using the traditional absinthe preparation by slowly adding chilled water to the spirit until it develops its characteristic cloudy louche. A ratio of approximately four to five parts cold water to one part absinthe creates a softer, aromatic presentation that allows the anise, fennel, citrus, mint, and wormwood notes to open. Butterfly can also be used in classic cocktails that call for absinthe, including the Corpse Reviver No. 2 and other spirit-forward recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Butterfly Classic Absinthe?
   Butterfly Classic Absinthe is a 130-proof absinthe based on a historic pre-Prohibition recipe originally produced in Boston and now recreated in Couvet, Switzerland using traditional absinthe-making methods.

2. What proof is Butterfly Classic Absinthe?
   Butterfly Classic Absinthe is bottled at 65% ABV, equivalent to 130 proof.

3. What botanicals are used in Butterfly Classic Absinthe?
   Butterfly Classic Absinthe is made with botanicals including grande wormwood, petite wormwood, fennel, green anise, star anise, hyssop, lemon balm, peppermint, licorice, and citrus.

4. Where is Butterfly Classic Absinthe made?
   Butterfly Classic Absinthe is produced in Couvet, Switzerland, although its recipe and heritage trace back to an absinthe originally produced in Boston around 1902.

5. Where can I buy Butterfly Classic Absinthe?
   Butterfly Classic Absinthe is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits.