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To drink a pre-ban absinthe from 1910, from the era of Toulouse Lautrec and Van Gogh, of Verlaine and Rimbaud is an
extraordinary and life enhancing experience - this is truly, in Conrad's words, history in a bottle - one has the feeling of reaching
back like a time traveller into the distant past, and feeling for just a moment a flicker of the warmth of a summer's day on a Parisian
boulevard a century ago. Vintage absinthe is far rarer than ancient cognac, pre-prohibition bourbon, or any other vintage spirit.
Every surviving bottle is a precious relic. No more than a few hundred people on earth have tasted vintage absinthe (most of them
via this website). Most purchasers extract a small sample to taste via a hypodermic syringe through the cork, but leave the bottle
otherwise intact for future generations.
We continually search throughout France, Switzerland and Spain for sealed bottles of vintage absinthe, in fine original condition.
When we do find pre-1915 bottles, they tend to sell very quickly, often to buyers already on our waiting list, although occasionally
we are able to offer them here.
extraordinary and life enhancing experience - this is truly, in Conrad's words, history in a bottle - one has the feeling of reaching
back like a time traveller into the distant past, and feeling for just a moment a flicker of the warmth of a summer's day on a Parisian
boulevard a century ago. Vintage absinthe is far rarer than ancient cognac, pre-prohibition bourbon, or any other vintage spirit.
Every surviving bottle is a precious relic. No more than a few hundred people on earth have tasted vintage absinthe (most of them
via this website). Most purchasers extract a small sample to taste via a hypodermic syringe through the cork, but leave the bottle
otherwise intact for future generations.
We continually search throughout France, Switzerland and Spain for sealed bottles of vintage absinthe, in fine original condition.
When we do find pre-1915 bottles, they tend to sell very quickly, often to buyers already on our waiting list, although occasionally
we are able to offer them here.
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Occasionally, rather than sell a vintage bottle intact, we decant it into 30, 50 or 100ml sample bottles, which are sold individually.
This allows a wider group of people to experience the thrill of tasting vintage absinthe, at a more affordable price.
Here are photos of some interesting bottles we've sold over the last year in tasting sample form.
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A superb bottle of Absinthe Pernod Fils in
excellent condition - very good level,
neck-foil largely intact, branded grey wax
seal very crisply struck, label complete
with only very minor scuffing. The contents
are bright and clear. The bottle still shows
some crudity - bubbles in the glass - and
certainly dates from before 1910, most
likely around 1905.
This is the classic absinthe of the Belle
Epoque, the benchmark by which all
others are judged. Bottles in such pristine
condition are extremely rare.
Offered strictly first come, first served.
SOLD.
excellent condition - very good level,
neck-foil largely intact, branded grey wax
seal very crisply struck, label complete
with only very minor scuffing. The contents
are bright and clear. The bottle still shows
some crudity - bubbles in the glass - and
certainly dates from before 1910, most
likely around 1905.
This is the classic absinthe of the Belle
Epoque, the benchmark by which all
others are judged. Bottles in such pristine
condition are extremely rare.
Offered strictly first come, first served.
SOLD.
| Absinthe Suisse "Grand Distillerie Lyonnaise" circa 1890-95 The first intact "Absinthe Lyonnaise" discovered in the modern era. |
This is an exceptional bottle - a circa 1890-95 Absinthe Suisse,
marked "Grande Distillerie Lyonnaise". Lyons was a noticable centre
for absinthe production, and an "absinthe Lyonnaise" was a specific
regional recipe (a high percentage of angelica root in the distillation,
and veronica added to the colouring step).
The bottle has a capacity of around 600ml and is crudely blown with
may date to even earlier than 1890-95, but I wanted to err on the side of
caution.
This is the first example of an absinthe Lyonnaise I have found. It's an
review by a well-known French absintheur.
"Absinthe Suisse" was the highest quality designation possible in the
era, indicating a naturally coloured absinthe of the finest quality. The
wording "Grande Distillerie Lyonnaise" almost certainly indicates that
this was manufactured by the Ferrand Freres distillery in Lyon.
marked "Grande Distillerie Lyonnaise". Lyons was a noticable centre
for absinthe production, and an "absinthe Lyonnaise" was a specific
regional recipe (a high percentage of angelica root in the distillation,
and veronica added to the colouring step).
The bottle has a capacity of around 600ml and is crudely blown with
may date to even earlier than 1890-95, but I wanted to err on the side of
caution.
This is the first example of an absinthe Lyonnaise I have found. It's an
review by a well-known French absintheur.
"Absinthe Suisse" was the highest quality designation possible in the
era, indicating a naturally coloured absinthe of the finest quality. The
wording "Grande Distillerie Lyonnaise" almost certainly indicates that
this was manufactured by the Ferrand Freres distillery in Lyon.
This bottle is SOLD.
This fascinating bottle was found alongside the Edouard Pernod bottle shown below in the same cellar
bin. The distiller, J.V.&Ca were based in the canton of Neuchatel (here rendered in the archaic spelling
"Neufchatel"), just inside the Swiss border in the area where it is demarcated by the river Doubs.
Very early and crudely hand-blown bottle of great character, with an exceptionally deep punt (around
8cm) and many irregularities in the glass. The bottle has a non-standard capacity of 0.65 - 0.7 litre.
Intact label, and the remainder of the original red wax seal, on which the Swiss Cross can just be made
out. Good level, and no moisture or seepage round the cork. The contents are amber coloured, bright
and clear.
bin. The distiller, J.V.&Ca were based in the canton of Neuchatel (here rendered in the archaic spelling
"Neufchatel"), just inside the Swiss border in the area where it is demarcated by the river Doubs.
Very early and crudely hand-blown bottle of great character, with an exceptionally deep punt (around
8cm) and many irregularities in the glass. The bottle has a non-standard capacity of 0.65 - 0.7 litre.
Intact label, and the remainder of the original red wax seal, on which the Swiss Cross can just be made
out. Good level, and no moisture or seepage round the cork. The contents are amber coloured, bright
and clear.
| Absinthe J.V.& Ca Neufchatel (Doubs) circa 1880 The oldest intact Swiss absinthe yet discovered, in a superb hand-blown bottle. SOLD |
This is an exceptional bottle. The branch of Edouard Pernod in Lunel was sold off and changed it's name
to Gempp Pernod in 1880, so this bottle can be dated with confidence to prior to that date. It's the earliest
intact sealed absinthe bottle yet unearthed.
Handblown one-litre bottle with many small bubbles and irregularities in the glass, as one would expect
from a bottle of this era. Crudely applied glass neck seal, and perfect fully intact branded wax seal on the
cork. Not a trace of seepage, and an excellent level. Beautiful label, in overall very good condition. The
contents appear in excellent condition, amber coloured, bright and clear. A highly important survival from
one of the greatest marques.
to Gempp Pernod in 1880, so this bottle can be dated with confidence to prior to that date. It's the earliest
intact sealed absinthe bottle yet unearthed.
Handblown one-litre bottle with many small bubbles and irregularities in the glass, as one would expect
from a bottle of this era. Crudely applied glass neck seal, and perfect fully intact branded wax seal on the
cork. Not a trace of seepage, and an excellent level. Beautiful label, in overall very good condition. The
contents appear in excellent condition, amber coloured, bright and clear. A highly important survival from
one of the greatest marques.
| Absinthe Edouard Pernod - Lunel (Herault), circa 1870-1880 The oldest intact absinthe bottle yet discovered, from one of the greatest marques. SOLD |
| A superb circa 1905-1910 intact bottle of Absinthe Pernod Fils |
| A superb circa 1910 intact bottle of Absinthe Pernod Fils |
A superb bottle of Absinthe Pernod Fils
inexcellent condition - very good level,
neck-foil almost all intact, branded wax
seal still green, label complete with only
very minor scuffing. The contents are
bright and clear. The bottle still shows
slight crudity - bubbles in the glass - and
likely dates from around 1910.
This is the classic absinthe of the Belle
Epoque, the benchmark by which all
others are judged. Bottles in such pristine
condition are extremely rare. A very
desirable bottle.
Offered strictly first come, first served.
SOLD.
inexcellent condition - very good level,
neck-foil almost all intact, branded wax
seal still green, label complete with only
very minor scuffing. The contents are
bright and clear. The bottle still shows
slight crudity - bubbles in the glass - and
likely dates from around 1910.
This is the classic absinthe of the Belle
Epoque, the benchmark by which all
others are judged. Bottles in such pristine
condition are extremely rare. A very
desirable bottle.
Offered strictly first come, first served.
SOLD.
This is the most important cache of Spanish-made Pernod ever
found - 30 bottles dating from the late 1950's, all with excellent
levels and sound corks, the absinthe perfectly preserved. The damp
storage conditions mean the original labels are all damaged to
some degree, and in some cases are missing entirely, but it's
precisely these conditions that have preserved the corks (and the
absinthe inside) so perfectly. All the bottles have the famous
embossed "Pernod" glass seal on the shoulder, and all have most
of their original neck foil. Each contains about 900ml of absinthe.
After the absinthe ban in France in 1915, a small part of the original
Pernod company decamped to Tarragona in Spain, and continued
found - 30 bottles dating from the late 1950's, all with excellent
levels and sound corks, the absinthe perfectly preserved. The damp
storage conditions mean the original labels are all damaged to
some degree, and in some cases are missing entirely, but it's
precisely these conditions that have preserved the corks (and the
absinthe inside) so perfectly. All the bottles have the famous
embossed "Pernod" glass seal on the shoulder, and all have most
of their original neck foil. Each contains about 900ml of absinthe.
After the absinthe ban in France in 1915, a small part of the original
Pernod company decamped to Tarragona in Spain, and continued
| The "BARCELONA CACHE" 30 intact Absinthe Pernod Fils (Tarragona) bottles. |
making absinthe according to the original recipes and protocols. Production continued in
a small way until the 1960's. This is the absinthe Hemingway wrote about in "For Whom
The Bell Tolls" and elsewhere, and is the closest thing available to pre-ban absinthe, at a
a small way until the 1960's. This is the absinthe Hemingway wrote about in "For Whom
The Bell Tolls" and elsewhere, and is the closest thing available to pre-ban absinthe, at a
fraction of the cost. This is an exceptional
opportunity to buy extremely well
preserved vintage absinthe from the
legendary house of Pernod Fils, at a very
advantageous price.
SOLD OUT.
opportunity to buy extremely well
preserved vintage absinthe from the
legendary house of Pernod Fils, at a very
advantageous price.
SOLD OUT.
A fine intact Absinthe Pernod Fils, good colour, aged but intact label, good level, intact neck foil, grey green branded
wax seal near perfect. A lovely bottle.
wax seal near perfect. A lovely bottle.
| An excellent early circa 1895 Absinthe Pernod Fils 68%, very good level, near perfect intact branded wax seal. The benchmark absinthe of the Belle Epoque. |
An excellent example of the benchmark absinthe of the Belle Epoque.
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SOLD.
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SOLD.
This is a rare find, very few US-labelled Pernod Fils bottles have survived in this sort of condition. Marvellous near
mint label, really excellent level, substantial remains of original green wax seal on the cork (which protrudes
about a millimetre above the lip of the bottle but which is original, untouched and in excellent condition). The
staining visible on the neck foil is not seepage from this bottle - another liquor bottle stacked above this one must
have leaked on it at some stage. US-labelled Pernod Fils like this is rare and very sought after.
mint label, really excellent level, substantial remains of original green wax seal on the cork (which protrudes
about a millimetre above the lip of the bottle but which is original, untouched and in excellent condition). The
staining visible on the neck foil is not seepage from this bottle - another liquor bottle stacked above this one must
have leaked on it at some stage. US-labelled Pernod Fils like this is rare and very sought after.
| An really beautiful Absinthe Pernod Fils "Green", labelled for the US market, excellent level, perfect label. A superb US-labelled version of the benchmark absinthe of the Belle Epoque. |
A wonderful bottle.
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SOLD.
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SOLD.
A very important find: a circa 1890 - 1900 "Vieille Absinthe Dornier", missing the label but otherwise in quite
outstanding condition. Remarkably good level, three-quarters of the way up the glass seal on the shoulder.
Crisply struck original green wax seal. Largely intact neck foiling. This bottle comes from cellar well known to
us from previous finds, it has lain undisturbed since - at least - the 1930's. The one litre capacity bottle
measures 31 cm tall and has a deep punt with inverted tip. The glass is heavy and handblown, with some
crudity, especially around the base. The bottle likely dates from the 1890's.
outstanding condition. Remarkably good level, three-quarters of the way up the glass seal on the shoulder.
Crisply struck original green wax seal. Largely intact neck foiling. This bottle comes from cellar well known to
us from previous finds, it has lain undisturbed since - at least - the 1930's. The one litre capacity bottle
measures 31 cm tall and has a deep punt with inverted tip. The glass is heavy and handblown, with some
crudity, especially around the base. The bottle likely dates from the 1890's.
| Absinthe DORNIER - TULLER, circa 1890 - 1900. A magnificent bottle of this famous old Pontarlier marque in outstanding condition. |
The Dornier Tuller distillery was established in Fleurier in 1878 by
Narcisse Dornier-Tuller. His son Albert established the Pontarlier arm of
the firm in 1886. Dornier-Tuller was a high-end brand whose products
commanded a premium price. The "Vieille Absinthe Dornier" was the
distillery's flagship product, aged in casks before release, and distilled
exclusively from wine alcohol.
Less than a handful of intact Dornier-Tuller bottles have been found in the
last 20 years. This is a rare opportunity for the serious collector to acquire
an intact example of one of the greatest absinthe marques of the pre-ban
era.
Narcisse Dornier-Tuller. His son Albert established the Pontarlier arm of
the firm in 1886. Dornier-Tuller was a high-end brand whose products
commanded a premium price. The "Vieille Absinthe Dornier" was the
distillery's flagship product, aged in casks before release, and distilled
exclusively from wine alcohol.
Less than a handful of intact Dornier-Tuller bottles have been found in the
last 20 years. This is a rare opportunity for the serious collector to acquire
an intact example of one of the greatest absinthe marques of the pre-ban
era.
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SOLD
SOLD.
Absenta 65%, circa 1935-40
Red absinthes have a long tradition in Spain, one brand, called Serpis, is still made today. This
pre-war red absenta bottle had a very fragile cork - accordingly we transferred the contents into a
clear sample bottle, so that it can be safely shipped. This is the only surviving bottle of vintage
red absinthe we have found in the last decade.
SOLD.
Red absinthes have a long tradition in Spain, one brand, called Serpis, is still made today. This
pre-war red absenta bottle had a very fragile cork - accordingly we transferred the contents into a
clear sample bottle, so that it can be safely shipped. This is the only surviving bottle of vintage
red absinthe we have found in the last decade.
SOLD.
A rare bottle of circa 1935-40 RED absinthe from Spain.
This is an extremely rare bottle, only the forth Jules Pernod bottle we have handled in 15 years. Even more interestingly, this
is a particularly early bottling, as can be seen from the crude hand-blown bottle and irregularly applied glass neck seal.
Jules Pernod was an entirely independent firm, based in Avignon, which fought bitter trademark battles with Pernod Fils over
the use of the generic term "Un Pernod" - and ultimately prevailed in the courts, winning the right to call its product "Un
Pernod" in the same way Pernod Fils did.
is a particularly early bottling, as can be seen from the crude hand-blown bottle and irregularly applied glass neck seal.
Jules Pernod was an entirely independent firm, based in Avignon, which fought bitter trademark battles with Pernod Fils over
the use of the generic term "Un Pernod" - and ultimately prevailed in the courts, winning the right to call its product "Un
Pernod" in the same way Pernod Fils did.
Absinthe Jules Pernod, circa 1890-1895
An extremely rare bottle from the great Avignon rival to Pernod Fils.
An extremely rare bottle from the great Avignon rival to Pernod Fils.
This is a very exceptional opportunity for the connoisseur or
serious collector to add a particularly rare bottle of vintage
absinthe to their collection.
serious collector to add a particularly rare bottle of vintage
absinthe to their collection.
Another superb bottle of Absinthe Pernod Fils in excellent condition - very good level, neck-foil largely intact,
branded wax seal, label complete with only very minor scuffing. The contents are bright and clear. The bottle still
shows slight crudity - bubbles in the glass - and likely dates from around 1910. This is the classic absinthe of the
Belle Epoque, the benchmark by which all others are judged. Bottles in such pristine condition are extremely rare.
A very desirable bottle.
branded wax seal, label complete with only very minor scuffing. The contents are bright and clear. The bottle still
shows slight crudity - bubbles in the glass - and likely dates from around 1910. This is the classic absinthe of the
Belle Epoque, the benchmark by which all others are judged. Bottles in such pristine condition are extremely rare.
A very desirable bottle.
A superb circa 1910 intact bottle of Absinthe Pernod Fils
The benchmark absinthe of the Belle Epoque
The benchmark absinthe of the Belle Epoque
This is a great opportunity for the serious collector or absintheur to add
a classic pre-ban absinthe to their collection.
a classic pre-ban absinthe to their collection.
A superb bottle of Absinthe Pernod Fils in excellent condition - very good level, neck-foil largely intact, branded
wax seal, label complete with only very minor scuffing. The contents are bright and clear. The bottle still shows
slight crudity - bubbles in the glass - and likely dates from around 1905. This is the classic absinthe of the Belle
Epoque, the benchmark by which all others are judged. Bottles in such pristine condition are extremely rare. A
very desirable bottle.
wax seal, label complete with only very minor scuffing. The contents are bright and clear. The bottle still shows
slight crudity - bubbles in the glass - and likely dates from around 1905. This is the classic absinthe of the Belle
Epoque, the benchmark by which all others are judged. Bottles in such pristine condition are extremely rare. A
very desirable bottle.
A superb circa 1905 intact bottle of Absinthe Pernod Fils
The benchmark absinthe of the Belle Epoque
The benchmark absinthe of the Belle Epoque
SOLD.
This extremely rare and unusual absinthe dates from - at least - the early 1880's. The hand-blown bottle is extremely crudely
made, with an exceptionally deep punt, extending nearly 4 inches into the bottle. There are many irregularities and bubbles in
the glass. The label - printed in green only - is typical of French and Swiss examples recorded from the 1850's to 1880's. It's
possible this bottle is considerably older than 1880, we have erred on the cautious side in dating it. The distillery or producer
name "J.L.T." is not recorded in the literature, but is likely to be a small manufacturer, probably of Swiss origin.
made, with an exceptionally deep punt, extending nearly 4 inches into the bottle. There are many irregularities and bubbles in
the glass. The label - printed in green only - is typical of French and Swiss examples recorded from the 1850's to 1880's. It's
possible this bottle is considerably older than 1880, we have erred on the cautious side in dating it. The distillery or producer
name "J.L.T." is not recorded in the literature, but is likely to be a small manufacturer, probably of Swiss origin.
Absinthe Verte J.L.T. circa 1880
A unique and exceptionally early bottle, a great rarity for the connoisseur.
A unique and exceptionally early bottle, a great rarity for the connoisseur.
This is a very exceptional opportunity for the connoisseur or serious collector to add one of the
earliest surviving intact bottles of vintage absinthe to their collection.
earliest surviving intact bottles of vintage absinthe to their collection.
SOLD.
SOLD.
Absinthe Pernod Fils "Garanti Fabrique en 1913"
The very last pre-ban distillation of the benchmark Belle Epoque absinthe, in remarkable condition with
all 4 original labels.
The very last pre-ban distillation of the benchmark Belle Epoque absinthe, in remarkable condition with
all 4 original labels.
This is the classic "benchmark" Pernod Fils with the labels overprinted "Fabrique en 1913" (made in 1913).
This is a very rare bottling - these bottles were the very last stock produced by Pernod before the ban in
1914. They were sent to Holland for safekeeping and a small quantity were released 25 years later for
export in 1938 with this special overprinted label. The balance of the stocks was unfortunately destroyed by
bombing during the war. Photos show the bottle still covered in the original cellar dust!.
This is as close to an ideal Pernod Fils bottle as one could hope to find.
This is a very rare bottling - these bottles were the very last stock produced by Pernod before the ban in
1914. They were sent to Holland for safekeeping and a small quantity were released 25 years later for
export in 1938 with this special overprinted label. The balance of the stocks was unfortunately destroyed by
bombing during the war. Photos show the bottle still covered in the original cellar dust!.
This is as close to an ideal Pernod Fils bottle as one could hope to find.
Absinthe Premier Fils 65%
An exceptionally rare sealed bottle of one of the greatest Belle Epoque marques,
this is believed to be only the third intact bottle of this brand ever discovered.
An exceptionally rare sealed bottle of one of the greatest Belle Epoque marques,
this is believed to be only the third intact bottle of this brand ever discovered.
An EXCEPTIONAL absinthe bottle: an intact ABSINTHE PREMIER FILS, one of the
greatest brands of the Belle Epoque era.
Only the third complete bottle ever found (one is in my own collection).
As you’ll see in the photos, it has the complete original branded capsule, quite
wonderful!
greatest brands of the Belle Epoque era.
Only the third complete bottle ever found (one is in my own collection).
As you’ll see in the photos, it has the complete original branded capsule, quite
wonderful!
Comoz "Absinthe des Alpes"
An incredible find - an intact bottle of this legendary absinthe.
An incredible find - an intact bottle of this legendary absinthe.
Established in 1870 in Chambery in the Savoie region, C. Comoz specialized in a unique vermouth blanc (white
vermouth) and an equally remarkable absinthe, "Absinthe des Alpes", based on a local recipe, and using
mountain herbs.
The absinthe is extremely pale amber in colour , and louches almost white. My belief is that this absinthe was
originally a blanche, and the slight colour now is simply a result of a century of ageing. It's not possible to say this
with absolute certainty, it may instead have been an exceptionally pale verte.
The aroma and flavour of this absinthe are quite wonderful, very floral, licorice root and green anise of the very
finest quality are both noticeable, the louche is thick and rich, and yet the absinthe has an extraordinarily refined
feel in the mouth, very feminine and perfumed in character. Really quite remarkable!
These are first intact bottles of this extraordinary absinthe discovered in the modern era.
vermouth) and an equally remarkable absinthe, "Absinthe des Alpes", based on a local recipe, and using
mountain herbs.
The absinthe is extremely pale amber in colour , and louches almost white. My belief is that this absinthe was
originally a blanche, and the slight colour now is simply a result of a century of ageing. It's not possible to say this
with absolute certainty, it may instead have been an exceptionally pale verte.
The aroma and flavour of this absinthe are quite wonderful, very floral, licorice root and green anise of the very
finest quality are both noticeable, the louche is thick and rich, and yet the absinthe has an extraordinarily refined
feel in the mouth, very feminine and perfumed in character. Really quite remarkable!
These are first intact bottles of this extraordinary absinthe discovered in the modern era.
Pictures at right taken from a twin of the bottle offered for
sale, discovered lying alongside it in the original cellar, and
subsequently opened for tasting
sale, discovered lying alongside it in the original cellar, and
subsequently opened for tasting
Absinthe La Constantine 65 - Distillerie Constant Farcat, circa 1910
A unique find, the first intact bottle of "La Constantine" so far discovered.
A unique find, the first intact bottle of "La Constantine" so far discovered.
Constant Farcat was a prominent Burgundy-based distiller specializing primarily in absinthe, but also making a
well known kirsch. Established in 1896, they remained in business up until the ban in 1914. Their beautifully
named absinthe "La Constantine" was a regional favorite, and was, unusually, sold in a clear glass bottle. This
bottle likely dates from around 1910, and was found lying alongside in the same cellar as the Cusenier bottle
shown above.
This is the first intact bottle of this marque to be discovered.
A museum-level treasure for the serious collector.
well known kirsch. Established in 1896, they remained in business up until the ban in 1914. Their beautifully
named absinthe "La Constantine" was a regional favorite, and was, unusually, sold in a clear glass bottle. This
bottle likely dates from around 1910, and was found lying alongside in the same cellar as the Cusenier bottle
shown above.
This is the first intact bottle of this marque to be discovered.
A museum-level treasure for the serious collector.
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