Barber Lee Absinthe Blanche

From the award-winning grain-to-glass distillery in downtown Petaluma, this world-class absinthe earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Barber Lee's artisans triple-distill California wine with eight carefully selected botanicals, creating a clear, uncolored expression that showcases their commitment to traditional techniques with a modern Sonoma County sensibility. This blanche style remains pristine and light, bottled directly from the still without the herb soaking that colors traditional green absinthes.

Tasting Notes

Delicate and sweet with natural floral aromatics that lift from the glass. The palate reveals bright mint, spiced tea, and anise candy notes complemented by a wonderful natural sweetness from the triple-distilled wine base. The botanical blend creates a more nuanced, less anise-driven profile than traditional absinthes. Clean and pristine finish with lingering herbal complexity and a gentle warming sensation.

Food Pairings

Classic preparation with cold water and sugar cube, artisanal dark chocolate, herb-crusted lamb, fresh oysters with mignonette

Details

• Varietal: Botanical Blend (8 herbs including wormwood, anise, fennel)
• Region: Sonoma County, California, USA
• Appellation: Petaluma
• Vintage: NV
• Rating: Double Gold - San Francisco World Spirits Competition