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50cl 68% abv. (136 proof) Absinthe Brevans is named for Jacques
de Brevans, author of the French liquor-maker's manual, "La Fabrication
des Liqueurs". It is based from a recipe in this book dating from 1897.
The base alcohol is a balanced mixture of wine alcohol and 'marc' and the herbs
used are sourced from the same region as those used by the most famous historical
absinthe distillers. Absinthe Brevans is colored naturally, and only with additional
plants. The result is a highly complex, authentically reproduced absinthe,
worthy of the best makers of the past. Note: Because of the instability of
natural chlorophyll, this absinthe can change color over time. Likewise, the
color can vary from batch to batch. This will not affect the quality of the
absinthe. It is recommended to store this absinthe at room temperature, standing
up and in the dark. As a serving guide, mix with cold, still water at a ratio
of 1 part absinthe to 2 to 5 parts water. Artwork: The H.R. Giger painting
on this label "Brain Salad Surgery II", was made famous in the 1970's
as the cover art of the rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer's album of the
same name. Along with "Brain Salad Surgery I", the two original paintings
were stolen in 2005, after a exposition held in Prague. A reward of $5,000
US, plus a fully paid weekend at the H.R. Giger museum, has been offered for
information leading to the location and return of these two important works
of art. Contact: HRGigerELPRevard@bluemail.ch |
