Absinthe Glass Style: Verre a Absinthe or Pontarlier Glass
Country of Orgin: Made In France
Manufacturer: La Rochere Artistic Glassworks
Volume: Holds 8.5 Fluid Ounces
Size: 7 inches high
Description:
The
Verre a Absinthe or Pontarlier glass is proto-typical absinthe glass
and part of La Rochere's Musee de l'Absinthe collection. The design of
this glass mirrors absinthe glasses that were used in Paris cafes
during the early 1900's.
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.
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 (and now the USA).
6. There was no valid scientific reason why Absinthe was banned in the USA.
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.
