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Each absinthe is always
prepared with ice water for the best potential louche in a
well-lit area to observe the colour and louche process
properly. For the sake of accuracy, parts are measured to the
exact ratios. All absinthes reviewed are aged at least 1-2
months before reviewing, and if an absinthe is aged
(significantly) longer it
will be noted. Exactly one ounce is used per serving and at
least 2 full servings are consumed to review. Anything less
will be considered a "preview".
I use a 1 to 10 scale in 4 areas of
criteria. The overall score is NOT an average or total of
the other scores!:
Presentation: Scored
according to bottle and label design, colour before louche,
smell, and any additional innovations.
Louche: Scored in accordance to quality of louche process,
colour during/after louche, how quickly the transition occurs,
and the thickness.
Taste: Scored based on many factors including mouthfeel,
initial taste, aftertaste, and smoothness of the drink. A
higher complexity will not necessarily result in a higher score.
Value: Graded depending on quality of taste, presentation, (if a
bottle looks very cheap or has a particularly snazzy
label, for instance) and comparison to other
similarly-priced/sized bottles.
Overall: This score will not be based on the average of the
above scores. For example, an absinthe that scores high in
both taste and presentation may have a mediocre overall score if
it is vastly overpriced for the quality. Likewise, a dull
looking absinthe with an average louche can still score very
high if the taste is exceptional. Taste will always be the
most important factor without exception.
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