Did you know that absinthe was originally created as a medicine? While that's not particularly uncommon in the world of spirits, it is an important part of absinthe's complicated history. Of...
Category: Absinthe History
Absinthe in the United States: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of America’s Green Fairy
Absinthe has a complicated history in the United States. It was first introduced to America through New Orleans in the early 1800s, and quickly became popular among artists and intellectuals....
Absinthe has a long and rich history that dates back to the late 18th century. It was a popular drink among artists, writers, and intellectuals during this time period because absinthe was thought to...
It was the drink of artists, poets, and la vie bohème. It inspired timeless artists like Vincent van Gogh, Charles Baudelaire, and Oscar Wilde. Absinthe became known and loved for its rich flavor,...
For many years, there was a myth that absinthe could and would drive you mad and kill you. This belief was based on false information and was never true at all. These days, it makes for a fun...
The Essential Guide to the Styles of Absinthe: French/Swiss vs Czech/Bohemian
Absinthe is a drink that has been around for centuries. Its origins are thought to come from Artemisia absinthium, or grande wormwood, which was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans as an herbal...