St. George Spirits creates their absinthe by infusing brandy with wormwood, fennel and star anise, distilling it and performing a secondary infusion of mint, tarragon, opal basil, lemon balm, hyssop and stinging nettles. A heady, herbaceous smack to the senses, this absinthe opens with spicy black licorice and then slowly evolves into citrus and grass profiles with a dose of sarsaparilla. Because of the abundance of essential oils, it’s rich and viscous on the palate.