We all know of the hyped claims of hallucinogenic effects and manufactured propaganda of deleterious effects of the green muse, and frankly we don't give a damn. We care only of what 4 out of 5 doctors have told us for years:

Absinthe Makes the heart grow fonder.

It is in spirit of this medical wisdom that (I hope) we post pictures of our Absinthe of the Day here. Please help me to preserve the already inherent beauty of this thread and fight disinformation by posting experiences and questions and photos relating to real absinthe:

Flavored with the holy trinity: Artemesia Absinthium (Grand Wormwood), Anise and Fennel then distilled. and if colored, done naturally with herbs [Artemesia Pontica (Roman Wormwood)]

*Green dyes and and fire are not the purpose of this thread, rather to spread the informed appreciation of true Absinthes.


I'll go first, and with a Blanche to break with conformity to the cliches.

From Pernot Distillery: Absinthe Pontarlier Cousin Jeune

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My favorite commercially distilled blanche, Very fragrant peppery wormwood upfront with rich but subdues anise. Pairs well with Tamahagane



Cheers!