Distillery 031 Ancestors Absinthe

Ancestors Absinthe is a French-style spirit with a twist of African botanicals, giving it a unique and exciting flavour. Savour it thoughtfully as a sipping spirit, where the botanicals harmoniously balance the natural sweetness of anise with the bitterness of grand wormwood.

• Ancestors Absinthe
• Made in the traditional French style
• Contains unique local botanicals, like African wormwood, a more subtle cousin of European wormwood that is traditionally used; Impepho, a herb used by Zulu herbalists and adds a minty flavour
• The botanicals balance out the natural sweetness of anise with the bitterness of grand wormwood
• Named after the Zulu ancestors, who are supposed to appear in dreams and provide clarity and guidance, just as 'The Green Fairy' was meant to in years past
• Once banned in Europe for the supposedly harmful effects of Thujone, an active ingredient in European grande wormwood, it was unbanned in 1995 following a study proving that the ingredient is not harmful in small amounts
• Absinthe is now fully legal all over the world, as long as the Thujone levels are below 10 parts per million
• Best enjoyed in moderation as a sipping spirit
• Accolades:
  • South African Absinthe of the Year 2017 New York International Spirits Competition
  • Gold Medal winner at the 2017 New York International Spirits Competition
  • Silver Medal at the 2017 Michaelangelo Awards

About Distillery 031

Distillery 031, named after Durban's dialling code, has been crafting spirits since 2008, drawing inspiration from the rich cultures of the East coast. In 2007, Andrew Rall began distilling rum in his garden, nurturing his passion and expanding his business.