Raw materials
Artemisia absinthium (wormwood)
anise
fennel
neutral alcohol
Brand
Hapsburg
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Hapsburg.
Hapsburg is a brand specializing in absinthe that is part of the Wine & Spirit International portfolio. It offers a range of products in the traditional European style, with high‑strength labels (e.g. X.C) and classic versions.
absinthe
herbal liqueurs
high‑strength absinthe
Producer range
Producer range Hapsburg
Spirit categories
absinthe
herbal liqueurs
high‑strength absinthe
Representative products
Hapsburg Absinthe Classic 72.5% (50cl)
Hapsburg Absinthe X.C / Extra Strong 89.9% (50cl)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Produced according to the traditional European style of absinthe; commercial descriptions report classic recipes using Artemisia (wormwood) and, for some expressions, distillation in a traditional alembic still.
Distillation
Distillation in traditional alembic still (reported for some labels)
Producer history Hapsburg
Hapsburg was launched in 1999 as an absinthe brand during the modern revival of the category. The brand is owned and developed by Wine & Spirit International; published information indicates production was originally carried out in Bulgaria and later moved to Italy in collaboration with local producers. Over the years the range has expanded to include 'Classic' versions and the high‑strength X.C lines, as well as flavored variants and liqueurs.
Production philosophy
The brand aims to reinterpret absinthe in a modern key: a distinctive, contemporary and accessible product for a broad audience, focusing on the drinking experience and versatility in cocktails as well as traditional ritual consumption.
Territory
Brand owned in the United Kingdom (Wine & Spirit International) with international distribution; production reported in Italy after an initial phase in Bulgaria.
Awards and recognitions
According to the brand's website, the expression 'La Magnifique' won a silver medal at the Absinthe Masters (cited for 2012 and 2013).
Hapsburg
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Products from
Italy
Europe
USA, UK, Switzerland