Archive for March, 2008

Absinthe Makes the Headlines and History as Protracted Legal Battle Comes to a Close

Sunday, March 30th, 2008 Posted in News | No Comments »

The world renowned Ezysian Cafe in Hoboken New Jersey was the site of Viridian Spirits States side celebration party to mark the event of their latest product being cleared for ... Read more..

Similar Liquors: Sambuca

Saturday, March 29th, 2008 Posted in Similar Liquors | 1 Comment »

Sambuca is an Italian spice flavored liquor that is made in much the same way that other popular liquors are which is by beginning with pure distilled alcohol. The main ... Read more..

Similar Liquors: Vermouth

Saturday, March 29th, 2008 Posted in Similar Liquors | No Comments »

Vermouth is actually a type of fortified wine that has been flavored with various types of aromatic herbs and spices according to a guarded trade secret. Vermouth comes in sweetened ... Read more..

Similar Liquors: Ouzo

Friday, March 28th, 2008 Posted in Similar Liquors | No Comments »

Ouzo is a clear, sweet anise flavored liquor that is popular in Greece and is similar in taste to Italian Sambuca, French Pastis and Raki which is a Turkish liquor. ... Read more..

What Is Thujone?

Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Posted in Thujone | 1 Comment »

With more and more people making absinthe a drink that they are drinking in their homes and in drinking establishments across the U.S., now that it is legal to do ... Read more..

How to Grow Wormwood

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 Posted in Thujone | 2 Comments »

So you are thinking of adding wormwood to your garden this season but you need some tips on how to do it. The first thing that you will need is ... Read more..

A Night Out With Absinthe

Monday, March 17th, 2008 Posted in About Absinthe | No Comments »

With the senseless prohibition on absinthe having now been lifted, it is now possible to order a shot of absenthe at your local bar if they carry it. However; if ... Read more..

The Tools and Traditions Surrounding Absinthe

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 Posted in Absinthe Tools | No Comments »

There was a time a little less than a century ago when the making and selling of absinthe was legal in the United States as well in all other western ... Read more..