Regarded as the godfather of all “green fairy” elixirs, Pernod Absinthe is a spirit like no other, and is distilled even now on the very edge of France.
If you've ever managed to sample a well known but relatively new arrival to the world of absinthe, the face behind the Mansinthe brand might just surprise you.
While we all know that the green fairy has a certain reputation, what are some notable absinthe substitutes if you can't get your hands on the real thing?
For absinthe lovers residing in Melbourne, Bar Ampere has long been regarded as a go to - but is this hole in the wall establishment as French as it presents?
Fancy a swig of absinthe from the oldest manufacturer of spirits in Europe? Then it's time to meet the venue that holds that title: Green Tree Distillery.
As a new generation falls in love with the green fairy, new absinthe brands are popping up all over the world - but which are regarded as the fan favourites?
If you want to dance with the green fairy, knowing how to drink absinthe and what to mix it with is crucial if you want to avoid a nasty headache - or worse.
While we usually regard the ‘green fairy’ to be a European liquor, did you know that there are a range of Australian made absinthe products on the market too?
While the 'City of Light' has long been favoured by artists, poets and bohemes, it should come as no surprise that absinthe bars in Paris are a dime a dozen.