Oxygénée's Absinthe Web Directory
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Their are hundreds of absinthe resources on the internet, but only a far smaller number I'd recommend. Here they are:
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ABSINTHE & ABSINTHIANA
Le Musée Virtuel de l'Absinthe
Our French language sister site, now online. The translation of new sections and new
additions to the Virtual Museum sometimes lags a month or two behind the English site.
One of the oldest sites, probably the largest, unquestionably the best. An unequalled source of accurate information,
coupled with the best and most interesting forum. Kallisti, based in San Francisco was the a truly remarkable creative force
behind this extraordinary site, which has directly resulted in many transcontinental friendships being formed, several
business's being started, and (so far) at least one marriage! In 2004 Oxygénée purchased the site from Kallisti.
Absinthe Classics
Our sister site offers the finest modern absinthes for immediate worldwide delivery, including the award winning Doubs
Mystique absinthe, the Roquette 1797 from Archive Spirits, Absinthe Duplais, La Ptite and Clandestine La Bleues, and the
Jade range of Belle Epoque absinthes. We guarantee safe delivery to the USA.
Canadian absinthe lovers should visit Absinthe Classics Canada, which offers secure local delivery of fine distilled
absinthe to all Canadian states, with no customs worries..
Absinthe Collectors Forum
An online forum, specifically for the discussion of absinthe history and lore, and absinthe antiques and collectibles of all
kinds. Lots of useful information for collectors here, including latest eBay finds, fakes and forgeries, items wanted and for
sale etc. Discussions in English and French.
The Virtual Absinthe Museum Cafe Press Store
Webshop selling high quality 300dpi reproduction absinthe posters and prints based on unique and unrecorded original
artworks from the Virtual Absinthe Museum. Also a wide range of T-Shirts, totes and other apparel.
Thujone.Info
Accurate, authorative information about thujone, the controversial active ingredient in absinthe, including abstracts (and
when possible full-text versions) of all significant peer-reviewed scientific papers on the subject.
L'Absinthe Objets de Collection
An enthusiastic French collector, who updates his site very frequently, and often has duplicates for sale. The most complete
listing of absinthe spoons on the internet, especially the many variants of the Les Losanges, Les Carrés, Les Feuilles, Les
Trous, Les Épis and Les Trèfles varieties.
Le Bistrophile
A beautifully designed site, with the focus not exclusively on absinthiana, but rather on the lost world of the French bistrot.
Wonderful photographs, and charmingly written text.
Les Cuilleres a Absinthe
Longstanding French site, updated frequently, with forums for sharing information, and for buying and selling absinthiana
L'Heure Verte
New, but very comprehensive French site, attractively designed, with many useful links.
Absinth-Guide.de
Excellent German site including a comprehensive buyers guide and a very active forum.
Absinthe.se
Outstanding English-language Swedish site with comprehensive reviews of vintage and modern absinthes, brief
biographies of famous absinthe drinkers, instructions on preparing an absinthe, FAQ and links.
The Wormwood Society
The website of a Seattle based society of absintheurs. Excellent illustrated absinthe-preparation instructions, much useful
information attractively presented.
Hôtel des Six Communes
This wonderful restaurant, in an historic 16th century building near the Absinthe Museum in Motiers, in the heart of the Val
de Travers, serves superb local cuisine, and often features absinthe-inspired dishes on the menu. No visit to the valley is
complete without at least one stop for lunch here.
DRUG AND HERB INFORMATION
Erowid Absinthe Vault
Part of a large and highly regarded drugs, herbs and counter-culture information site.
FOOD & DRINK
Food Reference
Very large and comprehensive site covering a huge range of food, and alcohol related topics.
LiqueurWeb
Introduction to liqueur-making, recipes for liqueurs and cordials, and links to hundreds of recipes.
Spirits Review
Dedicated to reviewing different types of distilled and nondistilled alcoholic beverages that are availailable commercially.
The site covers wine and beer, but has a special emphasis on spirits.
Gourmet Sleuth
Excellent gourmet food and cooking resource, with online product catalogue.
ART & ANTIQUES
AllPosters
Highly recommended vendor. To buy finely printed reproduction posters,
type " vintage absinthe " in the search box at left, and click "go".
There are over 80 absinthe posters available.
Les Trois Tresors - Opiumania
Not about absinthe, but a site dedicated to the fabled narcotic that flourished in parallel with it: opium. A fascinating archive
of rare documents, postcards, smoking paraphernalia and books created by a passionate collector, with many very useful
links.
Artprice
Highly recommended French site providing a complete searchable online
database of all art sold at auction worldwide over the last 20 years+. An essential
reference for the serious dealer or collector.
OTHER
Poe Forward
Outstanding and comprehensive guide to the alcohol-soaked world of Edgar Allan Poe, and the artists and writers
influenced by him. Highly recommended.
RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE FOR WEBMASTERS
AllPosters Affiliate Program
Very effective and successful affiliate program. Easy to run, and consistently
pays worthwhile commissions.
The income from this program alone more than covers the costs of
maintaining this site. Very highly recommended.
Finest & Rarest, dealing in rare and ancient
cognac, Chartreuse, whisky and other spirits.
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The Absinthe Spoon The premier source
for fine replica spoons, glasses and fountains.
The Absinthe Spoon is the premier source for fine replica absinthe spoons, glasses, fountains and other absinthe
accoutrements.
The newest website in the Oxygenee family offers fine art reproductions of the greatest
absinthe images. The specialist giclee printing process used here is far superior to
conventional ink jet printing - these are simple the finest quality absinthe prints available.
The Art of Drink
Canadian based blog covering cocktails and bartending, some great recipes.
The Liquid Muse
Natalie Bovis-Nelsen's entertaining site has a wealth of articles - and a blog - covering news and views on cocktails, wine
and bar-culture.
A Dash of Bitters
New York-based blog dealing with cocktails, bars and barware, spirits...and of course, bitters.
Cantada
A wonderful Goth bar and underground theatre, serving the best selection of absinthe in Paris. Ask for Mickey.
Home Distillation of Alcohol
Tony Ackland's remarkable site is the premier reference on the web for information on small-scale home distillation (the
site is based in New Zealand, where small scale private distillation like this is legal). Highly recommended.