Anise spirits come from the countries around the Mediterranean and Turkey. Their names are Pastis, Ouzo, Anisette, Sambuca, Raki or Absinth. The base of these spirits is anethol, a distilled essence of the anise seed. The use of anise in drinks has a long tradition. In the old Egypt is was used as a cure.
AbsinthThe base of absinth is wormwood with a component of its essential oils, the thujon. The content of thujon is limited by laws today. |
PastisThe spirit made of anise, liquorice and aromatic herbs is the most popular aperitive in France. |
OuzoThe anise spirit from Greece is made of a grapes distillate, anise and other aromatic herbs. |
SambucaThe anise spirit from Italy is flavoured with anise, star anise, liquorice and other spices. Occasionally served with coffee beans. |
RakiThe Turkish anise spirit is distilled from grapes or raisins, before the second distilling process anise is added |
German anise spiritsIn Germany anise spirits are rather exotic, but there are succesful brands. |
Absinth from France, 55%vol, |
26.50 €
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1 l = 37.86 €
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Absinth from Czech, 70%vol |
19.90 €
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1 l = 28.43 €
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the biggest German anise spirit, 21,8%vol |
7.75 €
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1 l = 15.50 €
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55%vol, Absinth from Spain |
23.90 €
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1 l = 34.14 €
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Absinth from Czech, 70%vol |
16.95 €
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1 l = 33.90 €
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Absinth from Czech, 60%vol |
15.90 €
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1 l = 31.80 €
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Absinth from Czech, 60%vol |
15.50 €
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1 l = 31.00 €
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Sambuca, 40%vol |
15.50 €
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1 l = 22.14 €
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Ouzo, 38%vol |
11.50 €
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1 l = 16.43 €
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Pastis, 40% |
17.75 €
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1 l = 25.36 €
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Raki, 45%vol |
24.90 €
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1 l = 35.57 €
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Ouzo, 40%vol |
11.90 €
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1 l = 17.00 €
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Absinth from Czech, 70%vol |
29.90 €
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1 l = 42.71 €
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Spirits and syrups coloured if not declared otherwise. All wines and sparkling wines contain sulphites.