Jade C.F. Berger Absinthe Verte Suisse 1898

Jade C.F. Berger Absinthe Verte Suisse 1898 is a historically accurate recreation of the original C.F. Berger 65° absinthe verte, crafted using vintage methods and distilled in traditional copper alembics using whole botanicals.

This is not a modern absinthe.
You’re getting a pre-ban Swiss-style absinthe rebuilt from original 19th-century bottles.

Why Buy Jade Verte Suisse 1898

This bottle is about authenticity and historical accuracy.

You’re getting:

• a recreation of a 19th-century Swiss absinthe formula
• distilled using original-style copper alembics
• handcrafted production using traditional botanicals
• a full-strength absinthe with natural herbal complexity
• a bottle respected by serious absinthe collectors

This is not a novelty—it’s a reconstruction of a lost style.

What Makes This Absinthe Different

Most absinthe today is interpretation.
This is reconstruction.

Key characteristics:

• based on original unopened Berger bottles recovered and analyzed
• recreated using proprietary historical analysis
• distilled from French eau-de-vie and infused with whole botanicals
• naturally colored from herbs (not artificial dyes)
• built to match Belle Époque Swiss absinthe profile

This is as close as it gets to pre-ban absinthe without time travel.

Tasting Notes (From Source Profile)

Color
Olive green with amber tint

Nose
Floral start followed by wormwood, anise, fennel, and herbal intensity

Palate
Full-bodied, rounded mouthfeel with layered mountain herbs and spice

Finish
Long, complex, herbal with lingering botanical depth

What Goes Best With This Absinthe

Traditional sugar cube service

Dark chocolate

Rich meals

Cigar pairing

Serving Suggestions

Traditional Drip: Water + sugar cube over absinthe

Slow Dilution: Unlocks louche and aromatics

Neat (Advanced): For experienced drinkers only

After Dinner: Works as aperitif or digestif

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a real traditional absinthe?
Yes. It is a reconstruction of a 19th-century Swiss absinthe recipe.

What does “Verte Suisse 1898” mean?
It refers to the original Swiss-style green absinthe recreated from that era.

Is this artificially colored?
No. The color comes naturally from botanical infusion.

Our Guarantee | Quality Liquor Store

At Quality Liquor Store, every bottle of Jade C.F. Berger Absinthe Verte Suisse 1898 is sourced from trusted distributors and handled with care to ensure authenticity. Orders are securely packaged so you receive exactly what’s listed.