EP 1. The murders that caused a 100 year ban of Absinthe
In this episode, we’re talking about the rise and fall of absinthe - how it served as creative inspiration for some of the worlds most famed artists and poets such as Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilde.
Why people believed it caused hallucinations.
How wine producers changed the perception of Absinthe from creative and medical to seduction and death.
And finally, the retelling of how Jean Lanfray killing his whole family caused mass panic leading to the 100 year ban of the green fairy that is Absinthe.
Episode 1 of Nightcap is finally here! And what a good one we have aye? Nightcap is all about myth and murder, lies and legends and Absinthe has all of that in buckets!
With absinthe being one of the worlds most misunderstood spirits, there’s a lot to explain. This podcasts focuses on the informal and interesting stories that led to the ban and complete demise of Absinthe, however, if you’re interested in learning more about Absinthe, how its made, the different styles and how to drink it. Then you’re in luck! I have a 3 part ultimate guide which you can find here:
Absinthe Guide Part 1 - Absinthe styles explained and how its made
Absinthe Guide Part 2 - The History of Absinthe
Absinthe Guide Part 3 - Hallucinations and How to serve Absinthe
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