Tasting absinthe

An absinthe is never produced in one go, it is a long and complex process over 3 steps: the maceration, the distillation and the coloration. It’s impossible to obtain a fine Fée Verte in one day; all 3 steps are [...]

We’re proud to present a short film, for all those wondering how to prepare an absinthe the right way.

Tell Drinkify what artist you’re listening to, and in return it’ll tell you what to drink.

Either there’s not enough absinthe going there, or I’m listening to the wrong music! So here’s Drinkify, Absinthes.com style:
David Bowie – Let’s Dance: Dance away [...]

The competition
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Somehow this elixir, or just humble green drink, beguiles and inspires, and every year in October hundreds of absintheurs, fans and distillers make their way to Pontarlier, France to talk, drink absinthe [...]

We had a sublime time at the Absinthiades, more on that later. For now, you can see our photos here:
Friday night at the Absinthiades photos

Aaaah absinthe spoons… these magical accessories, indispensable for every self-respecting absintheur !

People often ask me what they’re for and I must admit I understand why one could get confused trying to figure out how to use them. Why should there [...]

Decanters, brouilles and absinthe fountains were invented for one particular purpose : to be able to pour the water as gently as possible – ideally drop by drop – especially at the beggining, when the absinthe starts to cloud. There [...]

You know it as well as I do, everyone has its own likings and tastes. However, some differences can be explained, that’s why I’m going to make it clearer for you, why some people drink their absinthe with sugar and [...]