Distillerie L'Herboriste L'Ancestrale absinthe blanche 70cl 70% front view
Absinthe de l'Herboriste

Ancestrale Blanche

Fleurier (NE) · Val-de-Travers · Switzerland
CHF 65.50
Ancestrale Blanche

Ancestrale Blanche

CHF 65.50
Size
Absinthe Ancestrale l’Herboriste 70% is a powerful absinthe blanche from the Val-de-Travers, inspired by clandestine traditions. Distilled from local botanicals, it reveals a complex and intense anise-led profile with deep herbal structure. A concentrated and authentic expression, ideal for discovery or refined tasting.
Distiller
Absinthe de l'Herboriste
Alcohol content
70 %
Serving Strength
14.0 % – 17.5 %
Absinthe Blanche
Fleurier (NE)
Roman Wormwood
Aniseed
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Absinthe de l'Herboriste
The Artisan

Absinthe de l'Herboriste

In Fleurier, droguist-herborists Pierre-André and Cosette Virgilio distill an absinthe drawn from a recipe passed down through three generations. Heir to a family practice, a discreet figure of the clandestine period, and master to a new generation of distillers, Virgilio embodies a rare continuity rooted in plants, practice, and the transmission of craft.

Behind the Bottle

Expression

A Val-de-Travers absinthe blanche where clarity and structure prevail over showmanship, offering a pure, disciplined presence.

Heritage

In Fleurier, droguist-herborists Pierre-André and Cosette Virgilio distill an absinthe drawn from a recipe passed down through three generations. Heir to a family practice, a discreet figure of the clandestine period, and master to a new generation of distillers, Virgilio embodies a rare continuity rooted in plants, practice, and the transmission of craft.

Character

Anise-forward and vegetal, with a firm bitter backbone and layered herbal complexity that unfolds progressively on the palate. Powerful and direct on the attack, evolving into a long, dry finish marked by herbal depth, tension, and persistence.

Ancestrale Blanche

Ritual

Slowly diluted with iced water to allow the louche to form naturally. Best served without sugar to preserve the balance and vegetal character. Intended for focused, unhurried tasting. Suitable for experienced drinkers and classic absinthe service.

Gourmet Pairings

Best enjoyed as an aperitif, where its aromatic expression can unfold fully before a meal. Served on its own, it offers a poised and elegant introduction to the tasting experience.

Interpretation

Ancestrale bears the signature of an herbalist craftsman who has lived absinthe history, from clandestine practice to open transmission. A profound and demanding reading, faithful to the Maison’s classic ritual.

— La Maison de l'Absinthe

The Details

Product Type
Spirit
Beverage Type
Absinthe Blanche
Origin
Fleurier (NE) · Val-de-Travers · Switzerland
Distillery
Absinthe de l'Herboriste
Production Method
Traditional distillation
Alcohol Content
70 %vol.
Coloring
Transparent
Bottle size
70 cl, 35 cl, 20 cl, 10 cl, 4 cl
Category
Absinthes
Sub-Category
Absinthes Blanches