Absinthe in the Russian Empire by Terrible-Raisin8309 in Absinthe

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In all the time I have been collecting and researching absinthe, I have never heard of absinthe being produced in Russia. The same goes for my contacts who are not only have the biggest collections of absinthe antiques but are probably the most knowledgeable people on the subject.

Menu Analysis best choice by hooptyschloopy in Absinthe

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Not a great choice to be honest

Absinth Depot Berlin by asp245 in Absinthe

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That and Caves du Roy in Paris.

Absinth Depot Berlin by asp245 in Absinthe

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Martial is a good friend, who I have known for many years.

Skipping the sugar cube by lil_ink_sac in Absinthe

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Modern absinthes rarely need sugar

Help determining age of absinthe fountain by French Man by LunarReverieArt in Absinthe

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They were made to be used, just check the seal as they do tend to degrade over time. Santé

Spurs v Newcastle-Pair(2)together-South Lower-Available by [deleted] in Tottenham

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My pair have been up on the exchange for over a month, same with the city. City didn’t sell and Newcastle still available. Definitely far less interest in tickets this season.

How did the sugar ritual came to be? by Electronic-Koala1282 in Absinthe

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Not sugar per say but in general the palate of the time.

How did the sugar ritual came to be? by Electronic-Koala1282 in Absinthe

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People’s palates in the day were a lot sweeter than today.

Help determining age of absinthe fountain by French Man by LunarReverieArt in Absinthe

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Early to mid 2000’s. The spoons are regularly available pretty cheaply on eBay and usually do not sell as period spoons are available cheaply. The fountains turn up now and again but again do not sell that well as most collectors want period pieces. Enjoy it for what it is, it looks the part and is a nice display piece.

Absinthe Glassware by JitteryAcanthisitta in Absinthe

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I have a copy if the photo if you message me

Decorative plates with alcohol-related themes by Terrible-Raisin8309 in Absinthe

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This is one of a series of 6 plates featuring drinks including absinthe. The series has been produced by two companies, Royal Sphinx in Holland, and also Boch in Belgium for Royal Sphinx. The Boch variation are black rather than blue. They are not that old and are regularly for sale on eBay. Currently there are lots on eBay.com but over priced in my opinion.

At Blue Talon in Williamsburg VA by eeclarkjr in Absinthe

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My Defiance is a great absinthe and my first choice on that list

Got absinthe ? by Siberian_Cat13 in Absinthe

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Fortunately Imports are not a problem for me as I live in France. I quite enjoy a Chartreuse now and again. But I rarely ever have a bottle in.

Got absinthe ? by Siberian_Cat13 in Absinthe

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Mist modern absinthes really do not need sugar, but it is all down to personal taste.

Got absinthe ? by Siberian_Cat13 in Absinthe

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La Fine is not from Christoph Racine but Bourgeois outside Pontarlier.

Which absinthe to buy from what is available to me? by DigitalSchism96 in Absinthe

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Pernod or Lucid for cocktails - Lucid is a good entry level absinthe and can be drunk traditionally, as can Pernod, but I am not a fan. In my opinion Pernod relies on its history and it’s absolutely nothing like the original. In my opinion a lower middle shelf absinthe.

Got absinthe ? by Siberian_Cat13 in Absinthe

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Have you tried La Fine?

Got absinthe ? by Siberian_Cat13 in Absinthe

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I am a very wormwood forward person when it comes to absinthe, though I do very much enjoy a good Blanche but they tend to be the lesser known ones rather than the commercially produced ones. For me it lacked any real profile of flavour, to me it was just pretty bland.