Absinthe Marteau

“The bar has been raised. Gwydion Stone's Marteau de la Belle Époque is an outstanding absinthe and has solidly placed America side-by-side with the best absinthe producers in the world.”

“… this absinthe is not only the most authentic domestic version made since 1912, it is also the best.”

— K&L Wine & Spirits California Retailer

“Cocktailnerd [...]thinks Gwydion Stone may be magic... if this is what [absinthe] was, it’s no wonder it became as popular as it did.”

— Gabriel Szaszko, author of cocktailnerd blog

"has that stops-you-in-your-tracks quality.”

— Details Magazine

"... this small-batch absinthe has become a fast favorite among wormwood traditionalists."

The Robb Report, luxury-lifestyle magazine

“You could make the argument that this defines modern absinthe at the high end.”

- Consumer review

“Something like this not only takes the vision, but the most adroit hand of a skilled artist.”

- Consumer review

“ … there is no question in my mind that Marteau is the paradigm of what good absinthe should taste like.”

— Ace Beverage, Washington D.C. Retailer

MARTEAU IS BACK! MARTEAU Absinthe is the finest 19th Century style, fully authentic absinthe to be made and sold in the United States since 1912, and now you can savor this amazing historic experience as Marteau Absinthe returns to bars and restaurants around Seattle. Availability online is expected by the end of May.

Marteau Tastes Like History MARTEAU Absinthe is made using the same ingredients, formula and methods as the very best absinthes of the 1800s. The traditional delicate anise flavor, supported by robust wormwood, is balanced in perfect harmony with other botanicals, resulting in a mature and seductive flavor.

Great In Classic Cocktails MARTEAU Absinthe is sublime when served traditionally—tempered with five parts water—but also performs exceptionally well in cocktails and mixed drinks. There are hundreds of early-era cocktail recipes which call for absinthe, and Marteau contributes a historic flavor so you can taste these drinks as they were intended to be!