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Violet Crown Spirits

Makers of Texas’ first home-grown, award-winning, absinthe

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Emerald Absinthe

An award-winning green absinthe, first to be made in the state of Texas. Thirteen herbs and spices including anise, fennel, grand wormwood, hyssop, cardamom, and peppermint create a creamy mouthfeel with notes of licorice and green pepper and a sweetness reminiscent of golden raisins. On the nose, grassy notes overtop the hearty licorice base which when louched opens to honeysuckle, meadowsweet, and fresh cut hay.

140 Proof | 70% ABV | 750 mL

Opal Absinthe

Opal Absinthe is a Texas-made white absinthe in the spirit of the French "blanche" or Swiss "bleue" style.

With the addition of cold water, the crystal clear liquid transforms into a milky iridescence reminiscent of an opal jewel, opening a bouquet of soft, woody alpine herbs with a gentle white pepper spice and a hint of baby powder and bubble gum. Great in cocktails as well as drip service.

110 Proof | 55% ABV | 750 mL

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Elderflower Liqueur

Elderflower grows native in Europe and North America. Don’t let the rouge fool you. Elderberry juice is quite flavorful, but at 3% it’s purely for color. The gorgeous floral bouquet is all flower essence, except for a bit of lemon for the citrus note. At 20% ABV and 30% sugar, it’s a light delight.

Jasmine Liqueur

Jasminum officinale, also known as Poet’s Jasmine, has been the scent of romance since ancient times. It thrives today on lattices in gardens all throughout Texas and parts near and far. It imparts its delicate flavor in the first of our liqueur line.

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Midnight Marigold

Esteemed Austin cocktail bar Midnight Cowboy collaborated with us to create their distinctive house amaro. Bright foral and honeyed citrus on the nose, this boldly bitter and softly sweet liqueur delivers a gentle herbaceous bite of spice with savory coriander and caraway, soft earthy turmeric and subtle marigold fower with a candied ginger and rye bread fnish

Keep In Touch

For visits to the distillery:

jl@violetcrownspirits.com or (512) 766-5090

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