by mark peattie | Apr 1, 2026 | History
Musée de l’Absinthe, Exploring the Home of the Green Fairy Introduction For anyone interested in the history, culture, and revival of absinthe, there is one place that stands above all others the Musée de l’Absinthe in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. Often referred to as the...
by mark peattie | Apr 1, 2026 | History, News
The Revival of Absinthe, From Ban to Global Renaissance Few spirits in history have experienced a journey as dramatic as absinthe. Once celebrated as the drink of artists, writers, and visionaries across Europe, absinthe rose to cultural prominence in the nineteenth...
by mark peattie | Apr 1, 2026 | History
The Revival of Absinthe, From Ban to Global Renaissance Absinthe has one of the most fascinating stories in the history of spirits. Once celebrated as the drink of artists and intellectuals, it was later banned across much of the world, surrounded by myth,...
by mark peattie | Mar 18, 2026 | History
Absinthe: Effects, Myths, and the Truth About Hallucinations Absinthe has long been surrounded by mystery, myth and artistic romance. Known historically as La Fée Verte, the Green Fairy it has been credited with inspiring creativity, provoking madness and even causing...
by Elaine O'Regan | Mar 5, 2026 | History, News
World Absinthe Day – The Return of the Green Fairy Every year on 5 March, absinthe enthusiasts around the world raise a glass to celebrate World Absinthe Day, a tribute to one of the most fascinating spirits ever created. Few drinks have experienced a journey as...
by platform | Sep 5, 2024 | History, News
La Fée Absinthe, Reading Festival and the Black Eyed Peas When you think of absinthe, particularly La Fée Absinthe, images of Parisian bohemians and artistic rebellion often come to mind. However, in August 2000, the green muse made an unexpected appearance at the...
