Redux Absinthe
Redux Absinthe is a 65% ABV (130 proof) absinthe verte in a 750mL bottle from Golden Moon Distillery in Golden, Colorado — a special-edition expression from the craft distillery's absinthe program, built in the 1890s Belle Epoque style. Distilled from grande wormwood, anise, fennel, hyssop, and other botanicals with no artificial shortcuts, it earned Best in Class at the International Wine & Spirits Competition and Silver at the 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 65% (130 proof) per majority of retailers; one retail line claims 75% — bottle read advised
- Size: 750mL
- Style: absinthe verte (green), Belle Epoque style
- Origin: Golden, Colorado — Golden Moon Distillery
- Production: grande wormwood, anise, fennel, hyssop + botanicals; natural green color; no artificial additives
A Belle Epoque Absinthe, Made in Colorado
Golden Moon's distiller spent years researching absinthe's contentious history before building REDUX as a special bottling in the house range — the goal being a premium absinthe that a 1890s Parisian distiller would recognize: artisanal small-batch methods, natural color from the herbs themselves, and the classic wormwood-fennel-anise backbone. The awards followed: Best in Class at the IWSC and Silver Outstanding at the SFWSC in 2013, plus Silver at the 2014 IWSC. Browse more absinthe and craft American spirits, or the Golden Moon collection at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Retail sources describe a robust herbal profile with a strong anise core: earthy and herbal aromas with licorice and floral notes, a rich and balanced palate, and a smooth, full finish that lingers.
How to Enjoy
The classic ritual: a jigger of absinthe in the glass, iced water dripped slowly over a sugar cube until the louche blooms opalescent — or neat in a Sazerac, where absinthe's herbal rinse is the soul of the cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is real absinthe legal?
Yes — absinthe has been legal in the US since 2007-2008; modern testing debunked the old hallucination myths.
What does "verte" mean?
Green absinthe — its natural color comes from the herbs, not dye.
What is REDUX?
A special-edition bottling within Golden Moon Distillery's absinthe range, built to 1890s Belle Epoque specifications.
For the green fairy's finest American expression — order Redux Absinthe online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.