Absinthe.se
The internet's premier independent absinthe resource since 2003
I sit at my door, smoking a cigarette and sipping my absinthe, and I enjoy every day without a care in the world.
- Paul Gaugin, 1897
Absinthiades - Pontarlier, France
Every year by the end of Septemer or beginning of October the Absinthiades take place in the town of Pontarlier, Jura, France. Pontarlier - being the birthplace of French absinthe and historically home of the most famous and successful absinthe distilleries it is of course the ideal place. Today, Pontarlier is the home to two absinthe distilleries wtih history dating back to the Belle Epoque. The annual Absinthiades host a wonderful antiques market, the degustation to crown the best absinthes of the year and much more.
Absinthiades 2006 - Pontarlier
Time again for the annual absinthe festival in the French Jura. Right in Pontarlier - the 2006 Absinthiades. As always with a lot of enthusiasts, collectors, distillers and professionals on the subject mixed with curious newcomers to the world of absinthe.
Absinthiades 2005 - Pontarlier
During the first weekend of October the annual Absinthiades takes place in the little, otherwise sleepy, town of Pontarlier in the Doubs region of France. Located just about 70km or so from Geneva and just a short drive from Val de Travers in Switzerland this is the heart of Absinthe history. Early morning on Friday September 30th me and my friend Bork (on Fee Verte, in real life - Anders) headed for Copenhagen airport to meet up with Gertz and fly down to Geneva.
- absinthe books and poetry -
Many writers "of old" wrote poems or passages about absinthe. Some drank it, some didn't. Find some of them here as well as reviews and notes on modern books about absinthe.
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Today, on 14 May 2012, it is exactly 100 years since August Strindberg passed away. In honor of the 100 year anniversary of his passing I have published the extensively updated profile on August Strinderg - the absinthe drinker, with several interesting quotes from his works and personal letters to friends and loved ones.
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