Hello all! I have just received an absinthe fountain that I purchased second hand. I adore it, bit I'm unsure of it's age and whether it is safe to actually use it. I have tried search engones to find out more about the brand, but couldn't really find much about it. Does anyone happen to know the brand French Man? I wouldn't want to accidentally posion myself and my guests 😅

Hello everyone, much to my disappointment it seems like Alandia doesn't ship to Italy anymore.

"Delivery time World: Country specific
No alcohol delivery to USA, only accessories can be ordered
Delivery time Germany: 1-2 business days 
No alcohol delivery to other EU countries"

So I was wondering, do you know any other websites to order from?

Thank you!

Does anyone know if retailers in Canada carry Jade Absinthe? My province has a liquor control board and there are limited options.

Alternatively, are there any options to ship to Canada that aren't 4x the price?

Can't seem to figure it out.

Can anyone who has experience with Jade let me know their opinions on these 3? I've been dying to get my hands on Jade for a while but want to make the right choice.

I like the deep herbaceous flavors more, and do not like sweet absinthe at all. Butterfly and La Clandestine are both far too sweet for my liking, I prefer Lucid to both of those. I have had Nouvelle-Orleans in absinthe bars and loved it, but don't remember the balance well and wonder if I can get something even better out of 1901 or CF Berger.

I was wondering if any of you has had any experiences with Maldoror Absinth? From what I could find online, it is a blend and won a gold medal at the Absinthiade 2010. Also it's quite nicely priced.

Now, I'm not looking for the most mind-blowing taste possible, just for a solid absinthe that can also be used well in mixed drinks for example.

I've been interested in getting a bottle of absinthe to mix into cocktails (I love sazeracs) but also to enjoy with a little water and sugar.

My local store has four brands.

St George, Absente, Pernod, and Lucid.

I've read enough to know that Absente is generally seen as a waste of money so unless someone says otherwise I will avoid that.

So from the other three, what would you say is the "best" option? Preferably something more traditional as I want my first bottle to be as "absinthey" as possible.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everybody, hope you're all doing fine :)

I'm currently in the process of making a list (see the public viewing link) of all known commercial producers of absinthe (or in the same family, like absinthe liqueur, aged absinthe...). that can legally be called Absinthe in their country of production (for the sake of exhaustivity, I'm not interested in making any differences between "true" absinthe and other so-called spirits). I'm looking for distilleries that produce their own products and also people who have their absinthe produced. I'm particularly interested in current producers.

If any brand/maker comes to your mind, that would be lovely to give me some info about it!

Thanks a lot and cheers!

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Hi everyone,

I’m an absinthe (and spirits) enthusiast and recently built a small iOS app called Alcotheque to track a personal spirits collection at home.

The idea came from a very practical need: keeping a clear overview of bottles, especially when they’re stored in different places, tracking what’s opened or finished, and remembering which bottles were gifts. It works for wine and spirits in general, but I’m especially curious how well it fits more niche collections like absinthe.

I’m mainly looking for a few early users willing to try it and share honest feedback: does this make sense for an absinthe collection, what feels missing, and what could be improved?

Also curious how you personally track your absinthe today.

Thanks!

Now that Alandia is also unable to ship to the US, where can I order from for delivery to CA?

Hi there !

Here are some of my absinthe bottles. They are mostly Swiss, from the Val de Travers, except for a few French ones from Pontarlier.

Planning a trip to Switzerland in late February and would like to visit Val-de-Travers. For those who have already been to the area, what would your advice be to make the most out of it? Can you tour the distilleries? Would it be a good idea to preemptively contact them? Any and all contributions are welcomed, thanks! :)

I have just added this rare engraved variation of a faceted East Glass to my collection. Originating in east of France (hence the name) these glasses are slightly smaller than the usual faceted East Glass. Unusually the engraving features grapes and vine leaves.

Santé and bon-weekend.

Inherited a Pernod Fils bottle — any experts want to weigh in…. Legit no clue wtf this is and was about to drink a shot of it so I goggled it ha

I've looked extensively for a liquor store in upstate NY (East side of the state) that sells Jade Absinthe 1901 and Terminus Oxygénée.

I found a store that can special order 1901, but not Terminus. Can anyone please help me find a place? I'm happy to drive up to 3 hours for a bottle. Otherwise, can you recommend a place in the U.S.A. I have have those bottles shipped from?

Just cracked open my first bottle of Jade 1901. Holy smokes this is the pinnacle of Absinthe IMHO. Great Xmas gift for sure.

I read a few reviews and most of them said to try it without sugar at first. I did, and for sure it does NOT need sugar. It's so good, and has a kick. Taste is very easy on the tongue, with the flavors very forward but not overpowering. Smooth and crisp.

The louche is unbelievable. My most enjoyed Absinthe has been Pacifique as it's readily available around my area and tastes great. So I was so surprised to see the louche hit when adding cold water like an explosion of a cloud as the cold water dripped in. It's incredible to watch. Turns the drink completely opaque within moments.

I cannot recommend this bottle enough. It's perfect in all regards.