Xtabentun Honey Anise Liquor

Posted on August 11th, 2009 by absinthejack

Xtabentun (pronounced SHTA – BEN – TOON) is a honey anise liquor made from the flowers of the Xtabentun vine which only grows in the Yuccatan penninsula in Mexico. It has a strong honey-ansie flavor and a half shot makes a great sweetener for absinthe instead of sugar. It also has (supposedly) a slight psycho-active effect. If you can find, it’s worth trying.

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3 Responses to “Xtabentun Honey Anise Liquor”

1. Lucy says:
   August 16th, 2009 at 7:59 pm

   Hey Absinthe Jack! I was just perusing several absinthe websites and this liquor can be found at the drinkupny website under liquors, page 2. It offers one for 18.99 and another for 33.99. Have you tried this with absinthe? Do you know if it is better with a verte or a blancher or a la bleue? I love the flavor of homey and it seems like it’d be a great combination!

2. absinthejack says:
   August 16th, 2009 at 9:30 pm

   Hey there Lucy! Yes, it’s great with absinthe. I prefer it with the LaBleues. If you get some only use a small amouint with your absinthe as it is very sweet.

3. The Absinthe review Network says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 7:07 am

   Thanks jack, I will have to try this as well.:)

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