Posts by The Absinthe Fiend

If there is one absinthe review that I have been eagerly getting to, it’s Vieux Pontarlier. From time to time, you get your hands on an absinthe with a certain special reputation. The...

While there is no shortage of interesting and curious accessories to help you prepare your absinthe, the balancier is possibly one of the most unique. These curious devices are also known as...

It might be the "love it or hate it" reaction to the anise flavor in absinthe, but it seems like the Green Fairy has a bad reputation for being hard to work with. In reality, however, absinthe is...

While the distillers at St. George have worked tirelessly to refine their recipe over time, they seem to have been very happy with their formula over these past several years. They just might be...

Mephisto Absinthe Classique is something of an oddball in the absinthe world. While it is real absinthe, it does away with the typical absinthe flavors in favor of something much spicier. With a...

If you're looking for a tasty aperitif to enjoy before a meal, look no further than the Peachy Fairy Quinquina! The Lillet Blanc is the most important part of this recipe. The quinine in it is...