Why is there variation between each of the absinthe batches? Do you use the same recipe?

We do faithfully adhere to the same traditional 1855 Pontarlier recipe, so the variation between each batch is subtle. Our absinthe is produced in very small batches, by hand, using a variety of herbs. Like a good wine that experiences exceptional vintages, or a whiskey that expresses characteristics from the specific barrel that it rests in, absinthe often experiences subtle differences in flavor from one batch to the next. Fluctuation in the freshness of herbs and the quality of the grapes and type of grapes used may influence flavors between batches. Production methods also allow the discretion of the distiller; one such method involves adding spent herbs from previous batches to enhance the bouquet of flavors in the final spirit. This is a traditional custom and one of many that we use to ensure the authentic taste and quality of our absinthe.