#absinthe-renaissance

The Absinthe Revival

The Revival of Absinthe, From Ban to Global Renaissance Few spirits in history have experienced a journey as dramatic as absinthe. Once celebrated as the drink of artists, writers, and visionaries across Europe, absinthe rose to cultural prominence in the nineteenth century before being vilified, banned, and misunderstood for nearly a century. However, today absinthe has returned not as a myth, but as a scientifically understood, carefully regulated, and globally respected spirit. At its core, this revival is driven by authenticity, research, and a commitment to restoring absinthe’s true identity. Ultimately, this is the story of the absinthe revival from prohibition to renaissance and the role La Fée Absinthe has played in bringing the Green Fairy back to life. What Is Absinthe? Understanding the Spirit Absinthe derives its name from the Latin term for Grand Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, a key botanical that defines the spirit. Interestingly, rooted in both science and mythology, wo