| Absinthe Glass Style: Deguster Versailles
Country of Origin: Made In France
Manufacturer: La Rochere Artistic Glassworks
Volume: Holds about 10 Fluid Ounces
Size: 5-1/2 inches high
Description:
The Versailles glass is a large, elegant and ornate glass. The design of this glass is reminiscent of the absinthe glasses used in the Paris cafes during the early 1900's. It boasts an embossed scallop shell on four sides and dentil around the body base. The base of the stem is also adorned with a leaf a pattern.
Crafted by La Rochere, this glass will not only prove to be a stand out in your glassware collection but also a durable and high quality absinthe glass.
About La Rochere:
The La Rochere Artistic Glassworks was founded in 1475 by Simon de Thysac and has perpetuated for over five centuries. Situated at the border between the French Lorraine, Haute-Saone and Vosges regions, La Rochere is one the last strongholds of the French glassmaking tradition.
About Absinthe:
Saxon Gifts is located in the USA where it is now legal to sell bottles of absinthe. We only sell absinthe glasses, fountains and spoons. We do not sell bottles of absinthe.
Absinthe Facts:
1. Absinthe is not a drug. Absinthe will not make you hallucinate or high.
2. Absinthe will not make you go crazy.
2. Fire has no part in the absinthe ritual. Lighting absinthe on fire is a modern marketing ploy used sell foul tasting “absinth.”
3. Real absinthe is not overly bitter. It is, however, smooth, refreshing and tastes delicious.
4. Much of the so-called absinthe produced in the Czech Republic and Germany is not real absinthe and should be avoided. If it boasts a high thujone content - don't buy it.
5. The best absinthe comes from France, Switzerland and Spain.
6. There is no valid scientific reason why Absinthe continues to be banned in the USA - but sadly it is.
7. You can not make absinthe from an extract kit or by merely soaking herbs in spirits. Do not waste your money on products or kits that make claim.
8. Absinthe is not all about wormwood or thujone. Wormwood is just one of the principle ingredients. If it's thujone you're after, eat some sage. There is a higher concentration of thujone in common sage than in grand wormwood.
9. Absinthe is good for you. Absinthe contains many herbs that have long been renowned for their homeopathic qualities.
10. Absinthe is delicious and best enjoyed, like all other alcoholic beverages, in moderation. |
