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Pernod Absinthe: The painting of Charles Maire

Pernod Charles Maire: Most important facts

As you know, we have brought up the terms Absinthe and art quite frequently, especially in the same sentence. That is due to the fact that it just works together. However, there is one very famous painting, which some of you may already know about. This painting was used by Pernod and has been painted by the artist Charles Maire. But do you know the story behind the painting?

Absinthe Pernod Recette Traditionelle in stock!

Dear Absintheurs and Absintheuses, the new Pernod Absinthe Recette Traditionelle is released. It is the closest possible recreation of the famous Pernod Absinthe from 1805. New, because Pernod sold for some years a mediocre Absinthe. The new version is much closer to the historical original and way better in quality. A must-have Absinthe for every Absintheur! We have it now in stock!

For sale: Vintage Absinthe Pernod Fils

Do you want to own a bottle of vintage Absinthe…? This bottle of vintage Absinthe Pernod Fils can be yours, because we are selling some bottles. This bottle of Pernod Fils Absinthe can be dated to the 1960s and is from the Pernod Fils Tarragona distillery in Spain. Pernod moved its production to Spain after Absinthe got prohibited in France. The bottle still has its original wrapping, which is rarely the case. We took it off for some pictures, so that you have a better view on the bottle itself.

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….

Absinthe Facts: Fire at the Pernod Factory

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.