Posts by Absinthe Fiend

"You're making WHAT?!" I recently had some friends over for a night of absinthe, games, and conversation. The look on their faces when I said that I was going to prepare some Monkey Glands in the...

Ask any seasoned absintheur what their favorite absinthes are, and they will almost certainly mention at least one of the Jades from the legendary Combier Distillery. While each of these absinthes...

Absinthe and Chartreuse are two unique and distinct spirits that are often compared due to their similar green color. However, there are actually several key differences between the two that set...

I have a confession to make... Absinthe isn't my one and only true love. Over the last eight years or so, I've had numerous evenings spent with another delicious green, herbal drink: Chartreuse....

If you're an absinthe enthusiast, you know that not all absinthes are created equal. The quality of absinthe can vary greatly depending on the ingredients, production methods, and distillation...

So you've heard about the "infinity bottle" trend and you're thinking about making one with your favorite absinthe? Seriously?! Well, hold up there, friend! Let me stop you right...