Absente is made by Distilleries et Domaines de Provence, a producer founded in 1898 in Forcalquier, a region known for herbal spirits such as pastis, génépi, and traditional plant‑based liqueurs. The base spirit is infused with wormwood, anise, and Mediterranean botanicals, reflecting the region’s long tradition of herbal liqueurs.
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