Because of this, absinthe became the beverage of choice. Due to its hefty proof, which typically ranged from 90 to as high as 150 proof, absinthe was favored by the working class because it was ...

"Step back into the belle époque and beckon the green fairy: absinthe is having a renaissance," said Victoria Brzezinski in The Times. The heady spirit has been "reappearing in drinking dens" up ...

The resulting drink is known for its green tint, aniseed flavour, and high alcohol content – some bottles are as strong as 90% alcohol. Market research has shown that the absinthe market is ...