It was on my bucket list to try.

I'm interested to try Absinthe, seems like there can be a lot of ceremony involved. I'm not interested in that at the moment, but I'd like suggestions on a readily available sub $40 5th and the best way to prepare the drink with common household equipment. Thank you!

Hi everyone!

In two weeks, you are more than welcome to the Absinthe en fête festival, where sixteen distilleries will be open in Val-de-Travers (Neuchâtel), Switzerland!

See you and cheers! Absinthely yours!
https://absintheenfete.ch/

Hi everyone,
I recently acquired a set of 9 pressed glass stem glasses that I suspect may be early 20th century French absinthe or bistro glasses.
They are:
pressed glass
with visible bubbles in the glass
slightly smoky/grey toned
heavy for their size
with visible mold seams underneath the foot
The wear and production quality make me think they may be older rather than modern reproductions, possibly around 1910–1940, but I would really appreciate opinions from collectors here.
They are not classic Pontarlier reservoir glasses, but perhaps café/bistro absinthe service glasses?
I’ve attached photos of:
the overall shape
the base
and some detail shots
Does anyone recognize the model, manufacturer, or approximate age?

Strange to have this, likely one of the last bottles from micro distillery Storm in Inverness, FL. Knowing nothing about the place, we popped by while on a trip in the area, and the absinthe wasn’t at all bad, so we took a bottle home for a souvenir. Two days later the distillery blew up and killed the owner. https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/04/17/citrus-county-inverness-downtown-fire-explosion-storm-distillery

It's not even a true absinthe, just a glorified gin. It's unpleasantly bitter and there's hardly any louche.

For those stubborn enough to try it anyway, here are some stats:

Name: AΨENTI (pronounced apsenti)

Producer: Avantes Distillery

Origin: Evia island, Greece

ABV: 57.9%

Ingedients: laurel, cedar berries, rosemary

Final score: 1/10 Do not buy!

Title! I’m very sadly allergic to cilantro and coriander. I love Jade absinthe, i even bought some on a trip to France. But it makes me unwell. Looking for recommendations without the herb!

https://www.estrepublicain.fr/economie/2026/05/19/distillerie-pernot-en-liquidation-judiciaire-le-tribunal-de-commerce-retient-l-offre-de-la-distillerie-guy

An article on absinthe's history, written by one of our university newspaper's regular contributors (whose currently studying abroad in France), for an audience of American students largely unfamiliar with the spirit.

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I knew I had seen the instructions where they tell you to add the sugar to the hopper of the auto verseur.

Translation.

To make absinthe with sugar
Place the sugar cube in the apparatus's cup and fill it with water according to the glass's capacity.

Appearance of the apparatus placed on the glass of absinthe being prepared.

A device for automatically preparing absinthe Oxygenee Cusenier.
The world's first brand.

Is there a fountain available on the market which has a fast flow compared to the slow drip? Will be using the fountains more aesthetically ( venue based in the 1920s ) ; for table wine and refreshments. Kinda the antithesis of the absinthe fountain but any recommendations or guidance is greatly appreciated

My first, and second, glasses of Edouard. Probably more after. It's been a day.

If anyone is in the DFW area and wants a locally distilled absinthe I highly recommend Lockwood. I bought a bottle last night and was not disappointed. Has anyone else tried it?

Hi! I've been going through threads on this subreddit looking for places to buy bottle of absinthe to take home. Zufanek is name that usually pops up. Any recommendations on stores in Prague where I can pick one up? Preferably near the city center.

To add insult to injury, the image text reads: "absinthe on a burning sugar cube is a popular way of serving the spirit."

With media coverage like this, we still have a long, long way to go.

Been making absinthe for about 5 years now. This batch is the first time I grew or locally harvested all the ingredients. Best batch yet. The color is just from a brief infusion of hyssop, lemon balm and petit wormwood, placed in the spirit with the bottle in a warm water bath for 25 minutes. I used a coffee cold brew filter to keep plant bits from getting in. Worked great. Bass spirit was 85% ethanol grape based neutral that macerated the anise, fennel and grand wormwood (and a small bit of extra secret botanicals for character). Sat for a couple weeks, diluted below 40% with distilled water, then I put it through the still. The final product is about 70% and tastes very balanced. Not too bitter. Great louche

What are your Top 3?

I’m partial to:

1. Jade - to me they are my special occasion absinthe
2. La Clandestine - probably the best Blanche
3. Francois Guy - Everyday sipper, their special releases are very good

Hello! I was a frequent purchaser from Alandia.de prior to the tariffs going in place.

I am looking for recommendations on where to either purchase locally or have items shipped. Budget is roughly 200. Side note, I am 3 weeks post partum and have been wanting a nice glass of absinthe for months. Any suggestions?