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| Buy the Finest Absinthes |
Our mission at Absinthe Classics is very simple: to showcase the finest modern absinthes,
to describe them honestly and to price them fairly, and to ship them efficiently, quickly
and discreetly to discerning customers worldwide.
You won't find overblown claims about thujone here, nor fanciful stories of elixirs based
on great-granddad's secret recipe, nor misinformation on travesties like the so-called "fire
ritual". We believe absinthe doesn't need this kind of hype: properly made, it's a delicious
and refreshing drink with an extraordinary and romantic history - reason enough to
appreciate its modern renaissance.
The absinthes we sell are shipped, by courier, directly from the distributor's bonded
warehouse. This saves costs, and expedites shipping - your parcel may be in transit to you
within a few hours of your order. When you order, you'll be taken directly to the
distributor's secure payment system - please don't forget to return to the main Absinthe
Classics site to continue shopping afterwards.
The absinthes we've chosen are widely acknowledged to be the finest of their kind.
They've all received rave reviews, and have won multiple awards. We aim to price them
as low, or lower, than you'll find elsewhere.
If you're new to absinthe, and ordering your first bottle, the Doubs Mystique, for which we
are the exclusive online distributor, is our premier recommendation. The Jade and
Duplais absinthes are state-of-the-art products scrupulously crafted according to authentic
historical recipes. The La Ptite and the Clandestine are the two finest available examples
of Swiss-style "La Bleue" absinthe. And for the connoisseur, our limited-production
Absinthe Roquette 1797 will take you back to the taste of the very first absinthes, made in
late 18th century Switzerland.
to describe them honestly and to price them fairly, and to ship them efficiently, quickly
and discreetly to discerning customers worldwide.
You won't find overblown claims about thujone here, nor fanciful stories of elixirs based
on great-granddad's secret recipe, nor misinformation on travesties like the so-called "fire
ritual". We believe absinthe doesn't need this kind of hype: properly made, it's a delicious
and refreshing drink with an extraordinary and romantic history - reason enough to
appreciate its modern renaissance.
The absinthes we sell are shipped, by courier, directly from the distributor's bonded
warehouse. This saves costs, and expedites shipping - your parcel may be in transit to you
within a few hours of your order. When you order, you'll be taken directly to the
distributor's secure payment system - please don't forget to return to the main Absinthe
Classics site to continue shopping afterwards.
The absinthes we've chosen are widely acknowledged to be the finest of their kind.
They've all received rave reviews, and have won multiple awards. We aim to price them
as low, or lower, than you'll find elsewhere.
If you're new to absinthe, and ordering your first bottle, the Doubs Mystique, for which we
are the exclusive online distributor, is our premier recommendation. The Jade and
Duplais absinthes are state-of-the-art products scrupulously crafted according to authentic
historical recipes. The La Ptite and the Clandestine are the two finest available examples
of Swiss-style "La Bleue" absinthe. And for the connoisseur, our limited-production
Absinthe Roquette 1797 will take you back to the taste of the very first absinthes, made in
late 18th century Switzerland.
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| Who are we? |
Absinthe Classics is part of Oxygenee Ltd, a highly focused UK company that also operates Fee Verte, the oldest, biggest and busiest
Absinthe Forum and Buyers Guide on the internet, The Virtual Absinthe Museum, the centre for research into the history, literature
and lore of absinthe, Absinthe Originals which sells authentic vintage absinthe acoutrements, Absinthe Spoon for high quality
replicas, Absinthe Posters which offers fine-art prints of the most famous absinthe images and Finest & Rarest which deals in rare
and ancient spirits, some dating back as far as the late 18th century. With ten years of experience, Oxygenee is the most respected and
the most trusted name in absinthe today.
Absinthe Forum and Buyers Guide on the internet, The Virtual Absinthe Museum, the centre for research into the history, literature
and lore of absinthe, Absinthe Originals which sells authentic vintage absinthe acoutrements, Absinthe Spoon for high quality
replicas, Absinthe Posters which offers fine-art prints of the most famous absinthe images and Finest & Rarest which deals in rare
and ancient spirits, some dating back as far as the late 18th century. With ten years of experience, Oxygenee is the most respected and
the most trusted name in absinthe today.
| Which absinthes do we sell? |
We sell seven ranges: Doubs Mystique "Carte d'or"Absinthe - a superbly smooth, rich and
complex absinthe distilled in 19th century alambics in Pontarlier - our flagship product; the
limited production hand-crafted Absinthe Roquette 1797, based on some of the earliest known
absinthe recipes from the 18th century; the Jade Absinthe range, distilled in Combier to
approximate the qualities of the legendary brands of the Belle Epoque; L'Italienne, a fascinating
floral absinthe from Stefano Rossoni in Italy; Absinthe Duplais and Absinthe Brevans, from
the gleaming Kallnacher distillery in Switzerland; La Ptite Absinthe, a classic La Bleue-style
Swiss absinthe by the talented young Couvet-based distiller Guadentia Persoz; and Absinthe
Clandestine, the flagship La Bleue made by Claude-Alain Bugnon, the best known of all Val de
Travers distillers.
complex absinthe distilled in 19th century alambics in Pontarlier - our flagship product; the
limited production hand-crafted Absinthe Roquette 1797, based on some of the earliest known
absinthe recipes from the 18th century; the Jade Absinthe range, distilled in Combier to
approximate the qualities of the legendary brands of the Belle Epoque; L'Italienne, a fascinating
floral absinthe from Stefano Rossoni in Italy; Absinthe Duplais and Absinthe Brevans, from
the gleaming Kallnacher distillery in Switzerland; La Ptite Absinthe, a classic La Bleue-style
Swiss absinthe by the talented young Couvet-based distiller Guadentia Persoz; and Absinthe
Clandestine, the flagship La Bleue made by Claude-Alain Bugnon, the best known of all Val de
Travers distillers.
| Am I guaranteed safe delivery? |
Because of problematic customs clearances, we do not currently ship
directly to Canada from this webstore. However, if you're a Canadian
absinthe lover, please visit our sister site Absinthe Classics Canada, where
you'll be able to buy the superb Absinthe Taboo from British Columbia (US
customers can order Taboo from this website as well).
If you're not sure whether we ship your country, please email us first to
check. You'll generally receive your absinthe within 10 days of ordering it -
in some cases even quicker. Delivery is to your doorstep - in normal
circumstances we take care of all customs formalities. In the very unlikely
event that a bottle gets lost or broken in transit, we will replace it immediately.
directly to Canada from this webstore. However, if you're a Canadian
absinthe lover, please visit our sister site Absinthe Classics Canada, where
you'll be able to buy the superb Absinthe Taboo from British Columbia (US
customers can order Taboo from this website as well).
If you're not sure whether we ship your country, please email us first to
check. You'll generally receive your absinthe within 10 days of ordering it -
in some cases even quicker. Delivery is to your doorstep - in normal
circumstances we take care of all customs formalities. In the very unlikely
event that a bottle gets lost or broken in transit, we will replace it immediately.
| How can I pay? |
Our secure online ordering system gives you the convenience of paying by credit or
debit card card, with state-of-the-art security and fraud protection. We accept VISA,
MasterCard, AMEX, Switch and Solo cards.
debit card card, with state-of-the-art security and fraud protection. We accept VISA,
MasterCard, AMEX, Switch and Solo cards.
| Is absinthe legal in my country? |
Probably. In the last decade, regulatory authorities all over the world have come to the realization that the reasons for the banning of
absinthe a century ago were specious, and had little to do with any inherent danger on the product, and everything to do with the
fevered prohibitionist politics of the time. Absinthe with less than 35mg/l of thujone is legal throughout the EU, Scandinavia and
Eastern Europe. In many countries - Spain, Portugal, the UK - absinthe was never banned in the first place. It's been re-legalised in
France and Switzerland. Absinthe with less than 10mg/l is legal in Canada, Australia, most of South America, and Japan. Most
recently, absinthes with less than 10mg/l of thujone have, with certain restrictions, become legal for sale in the USA as well.
absinthe a century ago were specious, and had little to do with any inherent danger on the product, and everything to do with the
fevered prohibitionist politics of the time. Absinthe with less than 35mg/l of thujone is legal throughout the EU, Scandinavia and
Eastern Europe. In many countries - Spain, Portugal, the UK - absinthe was never banned in the first place. It's been re-legalised in
France and Switzerland. Absinthe with less than 10mg/l is legal in Canada, Australia, most of South America, and Japan. Most
recently, absinthes with less than 10mg/l of thujone have, with certain restrictions, become legal for sale in the USA as well.
| Do your absinthes contain ultra high levels of thujone? |
Our absinthes contain exactly the same levels of thujone
as the famous brands of the pre-ban era - generally
between just under 10mg/l and 35mg/l. This has been
confirmed by repeated independent testing. The myth that
vintage absinthes contained very high levels of thujone is just
that, a myth, derived from a single long discredited 1970's
journal article. The reality is that well made absinthes, both
modern and vintage, contain only moderate levels of thujone.
Modern absinthes that purport to contain very high levels of
thujone - in some notorious cases, claims of over 100mg - are
historically inauthentic, and vile tasting. They're usually
produced by adding liquid thujone or thuja oil directly to the final
distillate, a travesty of good distilling practice. We don't sell this
type of ersatz product on this site, nor will we in the future.
as the famous brands of the pre-ban era - generally
between just under 10mg/l and 35mg/l. This has been
confirmed by repeated independent testing. The myth that
vintage absinthes contained very high levels of thujone is just
that, a myth, derived from a single long discredited 1970's
journal article. The reality is that well made absinthes, both
modern and vintage, contain only moderate levels of thujone.
Modern absinthes that purport to contain very high levels of
thujone - in some notorious cases, claims of over 100mg - are
historically inauthentic, and vile tasting. They're usually
produced by adding liquid thujone or thuja oil directly to the final
distillate, a travesty of good distilling practice. We don't sell this
type of ersatz product on this site, nor will we in the future.
| I don't like anise. Which absinthe should I buy? |
Probably none. While levels vary considerably, all genuine absinthe contains anise. Absinthe without anise isn't absinthe, it's a herbal
bitter, similar to Jagermeister and suchlike. If you don't enjoy at least a mild taste of anise, you won't enjoy the taste of real absinthe.
bitter, similar to Jagermeister and suchlike. If you don't enjoy at least a mild taste of anise, you won't enjoy the taste of real absinthe.
| Do you sell absinthe spoons and glasses, or original absinthe antiques? |
Yes. We stock the remarkable glasses made by Cristalerias San Miguel in Barcelona, especially commissioned from original 19th
century moulds, and hand -blown using techniques unchanged for over a century. For other high-quality replica spoons, absinthe
glasses and fountains, go to our Virtual Absinthe Museum Web Shop. You'll also find a unique range of posters here, together
with absinthe-related books, CDs and movies. For vintage absinthe antiques, go to our sister site Absinthe Originals.
century moulds, and hand -blown using techniques unchanged for over a century. For other high-quality replica spoons, absinthe
glasses and fountains, go to our Virtual Absinthe Museum Web Shop. You'll also find a unique range of posters here, together
with absinthe-related books, CDs and movies. For vintage absinthe antiques, go to our sister site Absinthe Originals.
| Is it possible to taste pre-ban vintage absinthe? |
With patience and deep pockets, yes it is. Go to Vintage Absinthe For Sale on our Virtual Absinthe Museum site, and add your
name to our mailing list. Expect to pay $150 to $300 for a small sample, and well into four figures for a full size bottle. Although we
are constantly searching throughout France and Switzerland for vintage pre-ban bottles, we always have a waiting list of potential
clients, so you may have to wait a few months - or longer - before we're able to offer you something.
name to our mailing list. Expect to pay $150 to $300 for a small sample, and well into four figures for a full size bottle. Although we
are constantly searching throughout France and Switzerland for vintage pre-ban bottles, we always have a waiting list of potential
clients, so you may have to wait a few months - or longer - before we're able to offer you something.
| Where can I learn more about absinthe, or get advice on what brand to chose? |
Firstly, read the detailed Absinthe FAQ here (also to be found at The Virtual Absinthe Museum). This is one the most complete
and comprehensive guides to absinthe and its history available anywhere. Then visit Fee Verte, with its large and very active forum.
You'll find the most knowledgeable absinthe community on the web here, with many experts ready to give advice and guidance.
Read the Fee Verte Absinthe FAQ carefully first though, to avoid asking the same questions that have been asked and answered a
thousand times before. If you don't, you might find the response to your initial post a little....testy. While you're at Fee Verte, you
might also want to consult our Absinthe Buyers Guide - a constantly updated compendium of independent reviews by
knowledgeable absintheurs. Unlike some of our competitiors, we don't accept advertising or solicit free samples, so the reviews you
read and the advice you're given at Fee Verte will be untainted by commercial considerations.
and comprehensive guides to absinthe and its history available anywhere. Then visit Fee Verte, with its large and very active forum.
You'll find the most knowledgeable absinthe community on the web here, with many experts ready to give advice and guidance.
Read the Fee Verte Absinthe FAQ carefully first though, to avoid asking the same questions that have been asked and answered a
thousand times before. If you don't, you might find the response to your initial post a little....testy. While you're at Fee Verte, you
might also want to consult our Absinthe Buyers Guide - a constantly updated compendium of independent reviews by
knowledgeable absintheurs. Unlike some of our competitiors, we don't accept advertising or solicit free samples, so the reviews you
read and the advice you're given at Fee Verte will be untainted by commercial considerations.
| Who's the dapper gent wearing the monocle in your logo? |
Our logo is derived from an original advertising carton for Absinthe Barth, a now long forgotten 19th century brand. You can see the
original in the Virtual Absinthe Museum here. We hope you'll take the same delight in the absinthe you've purchased from us, as
this monocled absintheur is obviously taking in his. You might also want to visit our CafePress store, for a wide range of
merchandise with the Absinthe Classics logo.
original in the Virtual Absinthe Museum here. We hope you'll take the same delight in the absinthe you've purchased from us, as
this monocled absintheur is obviously taking in his. You might also want to visit our CafePress store, for a wide range of
merchandise with the Absinthe Classics logo.
| Do you have a mailing list? |
The Virtual Absinthe Museum publishes a monthly email newsletter. Whether you're a serious absintheur, or just starting out, it's
a must - each month there are informative articles, news from the world of absinthe, subscriber only special offers, and much
more. To subscribe, please click on the box below. There's absolutely no charge to subscribe, and you can cancel at any time. We
operate a double-opt-in system: once you've entered your details, you'll receive an automated email asking you to validate your
information. As soon as you've responded to this email by clicking the attached link, your name will be added to our list.
a must - each month there are informative articles, news from the world of absinthe, subscriber only special offers, and much
more. To subscribe, please click on the box below. There's absolutely no charge to subscribe, and you can cancel at any time. We
operate a double-opt-in system: once you've entered your details, you'll receive an automated email asking you to validate your
information. As soon as you've responded to this email by clicking the attached link, your name will be added to our list.
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| Click here for our sister site La Fee Verte, the biggest, busiest, most informative absinthe site on the net. |
| Click here for our sister site, Absinthe Originals offering the widest range of absinthe antiques on the net |
| Click here for The Virtual Absinthe Museum, the centre for research into the history, literature and lore of absinthe. |
| Click here for our sister site, Finest & Rarest, dealing in rare vintage cognac, Chartreuse, |
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for fine replica spoons, glasses and fountains.
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Absinthe Posters, for fine-art prints
of the greatest absinthe images.
of the greatest absinthe images.
| We unconditionally guarantee every delivery. In the very unlikely event that a bottle gets lost or broken in transit, we will replace it immediately. If for any reason we are not able to replace the shipment, we will refund your money. |
| THE ABSINTHE CLASSICS UNCONDITIONAL SAFE DELIVERY GUARANTEE |
| You must be over the age of 18, AND over the legal drinking age in your local jurisdiction to order from Absinthe Classics. |
Yes. 95% of our shipments are to the USA, but our couriers are highly experienced in shipping
all over the world, including the USA, UK, all of Europe and Japan. We do not ship to Australia.
We unconditionally guarantee the safe arrival of all parcels to the United States.
all over the world, including the USA, UK, all of Europe and Japan. We do not ship to Australia.
We unconditionally guarantee the safe arrival of all parcels to the United States.
You must be over the age of 18, AND over the legal drinking age in your local
jurisdiction to order from Absinthe Classics.
jurisdiction to order from Absinthe Classics.
| ORIGINAL VINTAGE ABSINTHE FOR SALE 15th March 2009 A cache of 30 bottles of Absinthe Pernod Fils (Tarragona) circa 1955. |
