I’m not sure whether this is just another Alandia subsidiary to promote their products, but if not…I have a hard time believing that you opened this bottle at all. Indeed, simply tilting the bottle reveals the fact that the liquid within (scarcely worthy of being termed “absinthe”) is actually a dark turquoise at the center, and more antifreeze-colored at the edges. Antifreeze is actually a very good descriptor for the contents within: even the slightest undiluted drop exposes the tongue to the equivalent of a 3rd-degree burn. The smell is…unique. While strangely chemical, it is indeed tolerable. There appears to be no hint of the aforementioned roses, but the discerning palate may detect a vintage battery acid aftertaste. Perhaps an Eveready 9-volt. The louche turns the mixture an interesting color: slightly milky turquoise, and the smell is lessened – it is almost pleasant at this point, however this absinthe requires about 5 sugar cubes to merely be palatable. I strongly advise against the serving suggestion listed on the bottle: “with an infusion of red wine.” Trust me, it sounds very goth, but it is horrible. The two tastes do not mix at all, and it would be a waste of a perfectly good wine. If anything, I’d suggest going with a cheap and sweet white wine – try a Rivaner with this, if it is your intention to become incoherently drunk within a space of 15 minutes.
All in all, the only redeeming quality that I could find with the entire product was the packaging – a very unique bottle with some properly goth graphics. Unless you’re getting the bottle for free, I advise avoiding this absinthe at all costs.