Articles wrote by Antoine

By on July 5

RueVerte becomes Absinthes.com :)

Way back in 2006, we started Rue Verte to bring you the finest selection of absinthes from all over Europe.
We’re pleased to say things are going very well, all thanks to you, and we’re making our products available to [...]

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By on October 21

Back from the 2010 Absinthiades…

Like every year, we had the immense pleasure of being part of the Pontarlier Absinthiades, an essential meeting for absinthe lovers and collectors. But the year 2010 was a little bit more significant than the previous ones because the Absinthiades [...]

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By on October 25

ABSINTHEXPLORE – Premium Absinthe Samples : A revolutionary sampling system !

A thin figure and a surprisingly unique packaging added to the innumerable savours of absinthe make this concept a novelty full of originality !
RueVerte elaborated a new way for amateurs to savour or share hand-picked absinthes.
Here is a presentation of [...]

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By on August 19

Participate at the Absinthiades 2009 as a member of the jury : 5 places available !

This year, RueVerte offers the possibility for five of you to be part of the popular jury. Try your luck to be one of the happy few !
The Absinthiades will take place on October 2-4 in Pontarlier of course. Don’t miss [...]

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By on August 14

Order your absinthe with Paypal !

At RueVerte, we want you to be able to order the products of your choice without having to worry about anything else. We endeavour to take note of all your comments and make a point of trying to improve our service continually.
Since more [...]

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By on July 14

From 50mm to 2150mm : review of the absinthe spoons.

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 [...]

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By on July 14

Why pour the water slowly ?

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 [...]

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By on June 25

12th “Fête de l’absinthe” in Boveresse (Switzerland)

Another fête de l’absinthe just went by and I left Switzerland with as much memories in my head as glasses I emptied back there.
The first fête de l’absinthe saw the light in 1997 in Boveresse in the Val-de-Travers, cradle [...]

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