The  first annual Spirits International Prestige Awards was held November 14, 2009 in Los Angeles, Ca. A panel of 100 non-industry people voted on distilled spirits from around the world and gave out bronze, silver, gold and platinum awards. The platinum awards were announced this week. La Valote Absinthe, a very fine Swiss entry, won a well deserved platinum award. These excellent absinthes are available from our sister site www.Alandia.de . Pick yourself up a bottle and see why the judges were so impressed.

All of us here at Absinthe.FM would like to wish you and yours the very merriest of Christmases and a very happy New Year. We hope your holidays are green. Let us know if we can help. 

At ALANDIA some new vintage Absinthe bottles are for sale. Both are from Spain, an old bottle of Philip LaSala Absinthe and Absenta Comas. The bottles are in good condition, until now only some preview pics are available. Check them out:

Vintage Absinthe bottles

Here’s a great recipe that’s perfect for the holidays. First, heat up some red wine (Merlot works well) in which you’ve placed a cinnamon stick or two and a few whole cloves. After heating,  let the cinnamon and cloves steep for a while to draw out the essential oils. Then remove the cinnamon and cloves. Add some Suisse LaBleue Clandestine and a little bit of sugar. This one tastes great, will warm you up, and give you a nice buzz. Enjoy!

Ted Breaux, producer of the Jade Absinthe line, is back in New Orleans this month where he’ll be hosting an absinthe taste testing event at the Absinthe Museum of America on Friday, December 18. It is from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at 823 Royal St.  He’ll also be giving a lecture on the history and myths of absinthe at Pravda, located at 1113 Decatur St., on Saturday, December 19 at 2:30 p.m. Both events are free to the public, but you need reservations for the lecture. Reservations can be had by emailing kate@lamaisondabsinthe.com or by calling 504-523-0903. I wish I lived closer as this  would be lots of fun! 

Check out the new Absinthe Ritual Videos filmed by ArtmaniaX for ALANDIA. We will soon publish these videos as well on the Absinthe.FM site. Especially check out the “Absinthe Inferno Video”, an explanation why you should prepare your Absinthe the traditional way… (the video is marked as “Bohemian Ritual – …and why you should avoid it”). Have fun and stay green!

 Absinthe Ritual Videos

What is more exciting than a bottle of Absinthe or some Absinthe accessories for christmas..? Place your order now to receive your Absinthe in time for Christmas, the last possible date is 12/19/2009, all order that are placed afterwards might arrive after Christmas, but in time for New Years Eve!

Your Absinthe.FM Team