Category: Absinthe History

Below you can find all info about our blog post related to Absinthe History. It includes info about the legendary Pernod Fils Absinthe distillery in Pontarlier including its burning, which destroyed most of the production facilities. Enjoy reading and learn more about the Green Fairy!

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Absinthe Facts: Pernod Fils Absinthe

Absinthe Studies: Learn more about Absinthe

Probably the most famous Absinthe company in history was Pernod Fils. The firm was established in 1805 in Pontarlier (France) by Henri-Louis Pernod. In the beginning, there were just two stills in the factory, producing not more than 16 liters of Absinthe per day.  But this should change dramatically….

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Absinthe Facts: Fire at the Pernod Factory

Absinthe Studies: Learn more about Absinthe
Pernod had on of its biggest distilleries in Pontarlier, France, next to the river Doubs. Daily production was up to 125,000 liters of Absinthe per day in 1896. A notable disaster occured on a Sunday, August 11, 1901. Mr. Borel, the plant manager was away the day a ferocious thunderstorm broke over the town. Lightning hit the central dome of the plant and ran through the metal framework. The electrical charge reached the tanks full of alcohol and set the whole plant into fire! Inside the factory Absinthe bottles melted or exploded with the heat.
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Absinthe Facts: Absinthe and Sugar

Absinthe Studies: Lean more about Absinthe

Historically, Absinthe was drank with sugar. Pernod and other traditional Absinthe brands promoted the sugar ritual in their advertising. The intent of using sugar was not to mask the bitterness of Absinthe, moreover the use of sugar reflects the preference for sweetness during the 19th century.

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