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| The Jade Range of Belle Epoque Absinthes |
Produced at the historic Combier distillery in century-old alambics originally built for Pernod
Fils, the Jade range of Belle Epoque absinthes offers some of the closest commercially
available approximations of the fabled absinthes of the pre-ban era.
Crafted by New Orleans native Ted Breaux using wherever possible the original equipment and
methods employed by the artisans of the past, these absinthes are based on careful selection
of only the most fragrant herbs, the finest grape-based alcohols and scrupulous attention to
the original 19th century production protocols.
But the Jade absinthes offer more than historical verisimilitude - they offer the discerning
modern-day absintheur an extraordinary range of taste experiences, from the remarkable new
PF 1901, a clone of pre-ban Pernod Fils, to the aromatic Edouard, to the full bodied and
powerful Verte Suisse, the delicately floral Nouvelle Orleans and the crystal-clear Blanchette
with its scent of alpine herbs.
These are, quite simply, the flagship products of the modern absinthe renaissance, and every
absinthe lover should try them.
Fils, the Jade range of Belle Epoque absinthes offers some of the closest commercially
available approximations of the fabled absinthes of the pre-ban era.
Crafted by New Orleans native Ted Breaux using wherever possible the original equipment and
methods employed by the artisans of the past, these absinthes are based on careful selection
of only the most fragrant herbs, the finest grape-based alcohols and scrupulous attention to
the original 19th century production protocols.
But the Jade absinthes offer more than historical verisimilitude - they offer the discerning
modern-day absintheur an extraordinary range of taste experiences, from the remarkable new
PF 1901, a clone of pre-ban Pernod Fils, to the aromatic Edouard, to the full bodied and
powerful Verte Suisse, the delicately floral Nouvelle Orleans and the crystal-clear Blanchette
with its scent of alpine herbs.
These are, quite simply, the flagship products of the modern absinthe renaissance, and every
absinthe lover should try them.
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Jade Edouard 72%
In the late 19 century, the house of Edouard Pernod boasted a reputation for crafting some of the best absinthe
the world has ever known. First established at Couvet, Switzerland, then later Pontarlier, France, the Edouard
Pernod distillery boasted eight alambics and produced almost 300,000 liters of absinthe annually. At the time of
the ban, Edouard Pernod had become the 3rd largest absinthe distiller in France and was considered one of the
very finest marques. Based on careful analysis of samples drawn from one of the very few survivng pre-ban
bottles, Jade Edouard seeks to duplicate all aspects of the original, from its delicate green colour to its refined
texture and delightfully aromatic finish.
Available in both 75cl (750ml) and 50cl (500ml) bottles.
In the late 19 century, the house of Edouard Pernod boasted a reputation for crafting some of the best absinthe
the world has ever known. First established at Couvet, Switzerland, then later Pontarlier, France, the Edouard
Pernod distillery boasted eight alambics and produced almost 300,000 liters of absinthe annually. At the time of
the ban, Edouard Pernod had become the 3rd largest absinthe distiller in France and was considered one of the
very finest marques. Based on careful analysis of samples drawn from one of the very few survivng pre-ban
bottles, Jade Edouard seeks to duplicate all aspects of the original, from its delicate green colour to its refined
texture and delightfully aromatic finish.
Available in both 75cl (750ml) and 50cl (500ml) bottles.
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Jade Verte Suisse 65%
The distillery of C. F. Berger was founded in Couvet, in the canton of Neufchâtel, Switzerland in 1823. The Berger
distillery produced several Swiss style absinthes, the most famous of these being the C. F. Berger 65%
absinthe verte, which earned its status as one of the premier absinthes of the 19th century. Through careful
analysis of a rare surviving 19th century bottle, Jade Liqueurs has painstakingly resurrected the heritage of this
fine absinthe from extinction. The most full bodied of the Jades, the Verte Suisse has a powerful herbal scent, a
rich and creamy mouth-feel, and a long, lingering aftertaste.
Available in both 75cl (750ml) and 50cl (500ml) bottles.
The distillery of C. F. Berger was founded in Couvet, in the canton of Neufchâtel, Switzerland in 1823. The Berger
distillery produced several Swiss style absinthes, the most famous of these being the C. F. Berger 65%
absinthe verte, which earned its status as one of the premier absinthes of the 19th century. Through careful
analysis of a rare surviving 19th century bottle, Jade Liqueurs has painstakingly resurrected the heritage of this
fine absinthe from extinction. The most full bodied of the Jades, the Verte Suisse has a powerful herbal scent, a
rich and creamy mouth-feel, and a long, lingering aftertaste.
Available in both 75cl (750ml) and 50cl (500ml) bottles.
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Jade Nouvelle Orleans 68%
As the popularity of absinthe swept through France during the mid 19th century, the "Green Fairy" began making
her way over to the "Paris" of the New World, Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans). French-speaking travelers and
immigrants alike carried their passion for absinthe with them to this vibrant port city, and by the advent of the 20th
century, cafés like the famous Old Absinthe House were making a name for themselves by cooling the humid
summers with absinthe frappes and the famous absinthe-based Sazerac cocktail. Jade Nouvelle-Orléans - with
its unique perfume, light, refreshing mouth-feel and delectable floral finish - pays tribute to the now long-forgotten
New Orleans absinthes of this era.
Available in both 75cl (750ml) and 50cl (500ml) bottles.
As the popularity of absinthe swept through France during the mid 19th century, the "Green Fairy" began making
her way over to the "Paris" of the New World, Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans). French-speaking travelers and
immigrants alike carried their passion for absinthe with them to this vibrant port city, and by the advent of the 20th
century, cafés like the famous Old Absinthe House were making a name for themselves by cooling the humid
summers with absinthe frappes and the famous absinthe-based Sazerac cocktail. Jade Nouvelle-Orléans - with
its unique perfume, light, refreshing mouth-feel and delectable floral finish - pays tribute to the now long-forgotten
New Orleans absinthes of this era.
Available in both 75cl (750ml) and 50cl (500ml) bottles.
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Combier Blanchette 60%
"Blanchette", the original absinthe produced by Distillerie Combier (Saumur, France) circa 1900. Blanchette is a
Swiss-style, clear absinthe that yields a distinct aroma and flavor of anise and grande wormwood, with a
background of alpine herbs. Like our other Jade absinthes, Blanchette is crafted entirely by hand in the antique
copper absinthe stills in the Combier distillery.
Available in 50cl (500ml) bottles only.
"Blanchette", the original absinthe produced by Distillerie Combier (Saumur, France) circa 1900. Blanchette is a
Swiss-style, clear absinthe that yields a distinct aroma and flavor of anise and grande wormwood, with a
background of alpine herbs. Like our other Jade absinthes, Blanchette is crafted entirely by hand in the antique
copper absinthe stills in the Combier distillery.
Available in 50cl (500ml) bottles only.
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Finally, after 3 years of remarkable absinthes which Breaux has made at Combier, the
long awaited Jade version of the most famous absinthe ever made, Pernod Fils, has
arrived! Christened Jade Absinthe ‘PF 1901’ its unusual name is in recognition of the
anniversary of the year that gave the old Pernod alambics a new life. A huge amount
of work and original research has gone into the creation of this product. Since the
beginning of the Jade project, techniques have been improved upon as Breaux has
become more familiar with the intricacies of the old 19th century alambics, and plants
sources have been upgraded where ever possible. All the wormwood used in the PF
1901comes from new plantings in Pontarlier, regarded as the source of the finest
wormwood, and of course the origin for the wormwood that went into all the great
classic absinthes of the 19th century. Breaux’s Jade absinthes are the first modern
absinthes made outside of Pontarlier to use its wormwood, and its highly aromatic
qualities are immediately apparent.
long awaited Jade version of the most famous absinthe ever made, Pernod Fils, has
arrived! Christened Jade Absinthe ‘PF 1901’ its unusual name is in recognition of the
anniversary of the year that gave the old Pernod alambics a new life. A huge amount
of work and original research has gone into the creation of this product. Since the
beginning of the Jade project, techniques have been improved upon as Breaux has
become more familiar with the intricacies of the old 19th century alambics, and plants
sources have been upgraded where ever possible. All the wormwood used in the PF
1901comes from new plantings in Pontarlier, regarded as the source of the finest
wormwood, and of course the origin for the wormwood that went into all the great
classic absinthes of the 19th century. Breaux’s Jade absinthes are the first modern
absinthes made outside of Pontarlier to use its wormwood, and its highly aromatic
qualities are immediately apparent.
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PF 1901 is a classic ‘old-school’ absinthe, balanced and crisp, with an appetizing
herbal aroma and a smooth, lingering aftertaste.
It's interesting to compare this product with the extraordinary recently discovered
cache of 76 bottles of pre-ban Pernod Fils absinthe (now available at the Virtual
Absinthe Museum). These bottles are all extremely well preserved, but a few are in
an absolutely remarkable state of preservation, retaining their original color and
freshness. Those who have been fortunate enough to have been able to taste these
and who have also tasted the pre-release Jade PF 1901, have been unanimous in
remarking on the striking similarities between the vintage bottles and the Jade clone.
Available in both 75cl (750ml) and 50cl (500ml) bottles.
herbal aroma and a smooth, lingering aftertaste.
It's interesting to compare this product with the extraordinary recently discovered
cache of 76 bottles of pre-ban Pernod Fils absinthe (now available at the Virtual
Absinthe Museum). These bottles are all extremely well preserved, but a few are in
an absolutely remarkable state of preservation, retaining their original color and
freshness. Those who have been fortunate enough to have been able to taste these
and who have also tasted the pre-release Jade PF 1901, have been unanimous in
remarking on the striking similarities between the vintage bottles and the Jade clone.
Available in both 75cl (750ml) and 50cl (500ml) bottles.
Jade PF 1901 68%
On August 11th 1901, lightning struck the Pernod Fils Distillery in Pontarlier. If it were not for the
quick thinking of two workers who opened the spigots on the giant barrels of absinthe, allowing it
to drain into the Doubs River, the destruction could have been much more serve.When the
distillery was rebuilt and repaired, out-dated alambics were replaced by the most modern
equipment of the time. The old alambics were either destroyed by the fire and sold for scrap or
sold off to smaller distilleries. The Combier Distillery purchased two of these 1100 liter stills and
On August 11th 1901, lightning struck the Pernod Fils Distillery in Pontarlier. If it were not for the
quick thinking of two workers who opened the spigots on the giant barrels of absinthe, allowing it
to drain into the Doubs River, the destruction could have been much more serve.When the
distillery was rebuilt and repaired, out-dated alambics were replaced by the most modern
equipment of the time. The old alambics were either destroyed by the fire and sold for scrap or
sold off to smaller distilleries. The Combier Distillery purchased two of these 1100 liter stills and
Add 1 x 50cl bottle to your shopping cart: £38
Add 1 x 50cl bottle to your shopping cart: £38
Add 1 x 50cl bottle to your shopping cart: £38
installed them along with the 8 smaller stills which had been a part of the distillery since 1894. The importance of this history and
especially the authenticity of these two circa 1870’s alambicswere not overlooked when Ted Breaux chose the Combier Distillery in
which to make Jade vintage absinthes clones.
especially the authenticity of these two circa 1870’s alambicswere not overlooked when Ted Breaux chose the Combier Distillery in
which to make Jade vintage absinthes clones.
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The Gustave Eiffel-designed still room at the Combier Distillery in Saumur, where the Jade absinthes are made.
The two 1100 litre Renaud stills shown at right were purchased from Maison Pernod Fils in the early 1900's.
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The two 1100 litre Renaud stills shown at right were purchased from Maison Pernod Fils in the early 1900's.
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| Jade Edouard 75cl temporarily out of stock. Jade Edouard 50cl currently unavailable. |
| Jade NO 75cl NOW IN STOCK. Jade NO 50cl currently unavailable. |
| Jade PF 1901 75cl NOW IN STOCK. Jade PF 1901 50cl currently unavailable. |
| Jade Verte Suisse 75cl NOW IN STOCK. Jade Verte Suisse 50cl currently unavailable. |
| NOW IN STOCK! Absinthe Doubs Mystique "Carte d'or" |
| Jade PF 1901 and Jade Verte Suisse now back in stock. |