Absinthe was created by Dr Pierre Ordinaire in the late 18th century as a medicinal elixir or tonic. The vital herbal element, wormwood (artemisia absinthium) has been utilized since ancient times as being a digestive tonic also to stimulate the appetite. Absinthe should thus be served being an aperitif before a meal, an appetizer served […]

Clandestine absinthe or La clandestine absinthe is one of the finest absinthes available. As a result of overwhelming focus on green absinthe this fine absinthe is known only to the real connoisseurs. Clandestine absinthe is different from traditional green absinthe in more ways than one. Absinthe was first invented in Switzerland by the French doctor […]

Absinthe is not consumed just like your everyday spirits like whiskey or rum. Absinthe has a lot of history and culture associated with it and was always prepared and drunk in a traditional ritual. There are two approaches that can answer your question how to prepare absinthe?. First is the standard French ritual and the […]

Absinthe is now once again a well known alcoholic drink, due to its legalization in the USA as well as other countries after many decades of being illegal. Many younger people are trying it for the first time and knocking it back without any contemplation on its alcohol content. So, what is Absinthe proof? Absinthe […]

Absinthe has become legal in most countries and you could even buy Absinthe in the United States. This has sparked off a renewed fascination with Absinthe as well as a new generation is wondering how to get Absinthe. Absinthe is a strong liquor that’s created by distilling alcohol using a recipe of natural herbs. Traditional […]