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When drinking Absinthe, it is better paired with a fine, original Absinthe glass. There are several selections to choose from.

Types of Absinthe Glasses

Tarragona style crystal glass – This antique hand-blown and hand-cut crystal glass comes with a matching brouilleur. You would be able to fully appreciate the beauty of the Absinthe’s louche since this is made of fine, crystal-clear glass. The matching brouilleur delivers a fine and steady drip into the glass. Connoisseurs say that the preparation of Absinthe is most enjoyable with the use of this Absinthe glass.

Cordon reservoir glass – This is one of the rarest of all Absinthe glass styles. This circa 1900 hand-blown cordon glass has a raised glass band that defines the ideal Absinthe dose, which is approximately 2,5cl. This Absinthe glass is gorgeous to hold and is perfectly proportioned.

Reservoir and Pontarlier glasses – These rare reservoir glasses come in different sizes and shapes but are normally about six inches high. These have a clearly differentiated reservoir at the base for an Absinthe serving. The Pontarlier glass is a particularly desirable reservoir style that has a unique outwards swell to the reservoir.

Chope Yvonne glass – This glass is not solely for Absinthe, but also for beer. It is a tall and narrow glass that can either be plain or faceted. Some of these glasses have an etched line to mark the alcohol dose.

East glass – This is believed to have originated from the East of France. It is an unusually large Y-shaped glass that has three horizontal lines etched into the glass to mark the dose.

Egg and swirl glass – This Absinthe glass is also used for other drinks. It has a swirl design that acts as a reference for an Absinthe dose. Some egg glasses have an etched line marking the dose.

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