{"title":"ABSINTHE","description":"\u003cp\u003eOkanagan Spirits Craft Distillery is the proud creator of Canada’s first genuine Absinthe – ‘Taboo’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about our herbal spirit using the traditional ‘taboo’ ingredient wormwood and find out the true way to enjoy absinthe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"taboo","title":"Taboo Genuine Absinthe","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaboo Genuine Absinthe – Canada’s First True Absinthe Revival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the bold spirit that revived a legend.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaboo Genuine Absinthe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanada’s first authentic absinthe\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted in the traditional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epre-prohibition style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eusing original 19th-century recipes and artisanal distilling methods. Launched in 2007, Taboo celebrates the rich heritage of absinthe—once banned across much of the world, but never in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted with Tradition and Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaboo is distilled using a meticulous process of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaceration and redistillation\u003c\/strong\u003e, just as absinthe was made before the ban. Our base spirit is a neutral fruit alcohol, which is naturally\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egluten-free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand imparts a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmooth, elegant finish\u003c\/strong\u003e—far softer than grain-based alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhole botanicals\u003c\/strong\u003e, never artificial flavors or essences. Each bottle is infused with a refined blend of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrande Wormwood \u0026amp; Petite Wormwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFennel \u0026amp; Anise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Balm \u0026amp; Hyssop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese herbs grow wild in our region and are hand-selected to deliver Taboo’s signature aroma and complex flavor—perfect for those who enjoy the bold taste of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblack licorice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewithout the sweetness of liqueurs like Sambuca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Spirit with a Storied Past\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsinthe was once the muse of 19th-century artists, writers, and thinkers. Taboo revives that legacy with a modern twist—\u003cstrong\u003elab-tested thujone levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat meet all Canadian legal standards, while still delivering the full\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elegal allotment of wormwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor an authentic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada’s unique history—never having signed the international absinthe ban—allowed Taboo to emerge in its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egenuine, uncompromised form\u003c\/strong\u003e. If it had launched during the prohibition era (1910s–2007), it would’ve been outlawed. Today, it stands as a bold tribute to absinthe’s mystique and cultural impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-Winning Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaboo Genuine Absinthe has earned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/world-spirits.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWorld Spirits Awards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 2013, 2015, and 2020—an affirmation of its world-class quality and European-standard craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g--stylized_image_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g--stylized_image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g--stylized_image_inner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"301\" width=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/okanaganspirits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wsa_2020_gold.png?resize=301%2C301\u0026amp;ssl=1\" class=\"\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrance: Characteristic aniseed, wormwood and fennel basis, citrus, balm, mint, eucalyptus, delicate spiciness, dried herbs, thyme, yarrow, iva, slightly marc-like aspects, almost pear- and apple-like. Taste: Pronounced star aniseed and wormwood texture, a lot of hay flowers, caraway, cinnamon, ethereal oils, cool menthol, herbal spiciness, sweet aniseed finish, vivid, long and herbal-fruity in the finish. 92.3 Points (Gold medal winner at the World Spirit Awards)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":50738890604830,"sku":"828665","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":50738890637598,"sku":"70602","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/1525\/1742\/files\/Taboo_Absinthe_New_Product_Shot_2026-1.png?v=1781475001"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/1525\/1742\/collections\/absinthe_1.jpg?v=1780075690","url":"https:\/\/okanaganspirits.com\/collections\/absinthe.oembed","provider":"Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}