Absinthe News
Ronnie Scott's
Originally opened in 1959 in Gerrard Street, in London’s famous Soho district by Ronnie Scott (born Ronald Schatt) and co-founded by former sax player, Peter King was to begin with, simply a place where British jazz musicians could jam.
28 Mar 08
St Patricks Day Caption Results
See who the winner of our Caption Competition is!
27 Mar 08
St Patricks Day Caption Competition
St Patricks day is approaching, and in keeping with ‘green tradition’ our caption competition comes from Chicago.
26 Feb 08
Another special year for La Fée...
2007 has been a very exciting year for La Fée and ends on a high with the announcement of two new gold awards...
01 Jan 08
Hookers Dealers Tailors
Sebastian Horsley’s retrospective Hookers Dealers Tailors and the publication of his memoir Dandy in The Underworld Sponsored by La Fée Absinthe.
10 Oct 07
Absinthiades
The La Fée Absinthe XS range was launched earlier this year and has already won a multiple of awards at the worlds most prestigious 'spirit' and 'absinthe' competitions.
12 Oct 07
Hookers Dealers Tailors
Sebastian Horsley’s retrospective Hookers Dealers Tailors and the publication of his memoir Dandy in The Underworld Sponsored by La Fée Absinthe.
10 Oct 07
The International Spirits Challenge 2007
Rewarding excellence in the Spirits World - La Fée Absinthe X•S Suisse wins the 'New Brand Innovation' award at the world's largest spirits competition, The International Spirits Challenge 2007.
27 Sep 07
La Fee Absinthe Inspires the Absinthe Monologues
Throughout the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, La Fée is pleased to have been sponsoring an energetic show full of creativity - and certainly one to push the boundaries of good taste – The Absinthe Monologues.
17 Aug 07
Tales of The Cocktail – in New Orleans
The Cocktail was born in New Orleans and July saw the 5th anniversary of Tales of the Cocktail, a festival that gives the connoisseur or amateur the chance to taste, see and learn about cocktail culture.
17 Aug 07
Old Absinthe House New Orleans
The famous Old Absinthe House in New Orleans’ chose to celebrate a historic milestone with the world’s leading international absinthe brand, La Fée Absinthe, who were visiting the city for the annual ‘Tales of the Cocktail’ festival from 18-22nd July, 2007.
31 Jul 07
An Electric Storm at Corsica Studios
Friday 29th June saw La Fée Absinthe sponsor 'An Electric Storm', an event involving, art, live stage performances and, of course, La Fée Absinthe.
30 Jul 07
'Absinthe' The Drink & The Show in New York
'Absinthe' & 'La Vie' on Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport, New York promised to delight the crowd at their premier evening in the beautiful surroundings of the Spiegeltent – and they didn't disappoint!
26 Jul 07
Queens College with La Fée
On Tuesday 19th of June, La Fée absinthe provided 20 Cambridge University students with an hours tour of the city aboard the La Fée absinthe bus.
09-Jul-07
An Education on Absinthe
Between 22nd and 24th of May 2007 La Fée Absinthe were attendee's of the London International Wine and Spirits Fair, held at the ExCeL building, in London.
22-Jun-07
The Absinthe Monologues
We are delighted to announce that we will be supporting Tax Deductible Theatre Company this year with their hilarious, macabre all original sketch show 'The Absinthe Monologues'
18-Apr-07
International Wine & Spirits Magazine
International Wine & Spirits Magazine give a 'green light for a life of XS'
Download the article here. More
29-Mar-07
La Fée with the BRIT Awards 2007 and competition winners!
This year La Fée were proud to be involved in the 2007 Brit Awards, in association with MasterCard.
The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Oasis, Lily Allen, The Killers, Jarvis Cocker, and Russel Brand were just a few of the celebrities in attendance and all celebs received a goodie bag of which La Fée Parsienne was one of the items.
We ran an exclusive competition for all La Fée newsletter subscribers with the chance of winning a La Fée goodie bag – the question was 'Who hosted this years Brit awards?' the correct answer was Russell Brand — thank you for your emails and congratulations to Sarah S (who is just about to celebrate her 40th Birthday, so congratulations from all of us) and Anthony G — a goodie bag is on its way.
The night began with a performance from the Scissor Sisters, but it was of course Oasis who stole the show, performing Cigarettes and Alcohol, Morning Glory, Don't Look Back In Anger, Rock 'n' Roll Star and The Meaning of Soul, after collecting their Lifetime Achievement Award, from Beatles legend Ringo Starr. However, it won’t be the band keeping the award, as Noel admitted ‘we actually make a rule of not keeping any awards we have, because we only get one trophy and there are 5 of us, we give our award to someone else’.
21-Mar-07
Silver of the Stars - A drink with friends...
An absinthe goblet, designed by silversmith Graham Stewart for fashion designer Alexander McQueen...
An absinthe goblet designed by Graham Stewart was among a number of displays unveiled on Friday in Edinburgh, designed to celebrate the 550th anniversary of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths in to the City. Ten of Scotland’s finest artists were asked to collaborate with the most talented silversmiths of the country on the theme of ‘a drink with a friend’. Celebrities included that of Sir Sean Connery, Ewan McGregor, Ian Rankin, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Alexander McQueen, Billy Connolly, Sharleen Spiteri and Robbie Coltrane.
Displays comprised of, for Ian Rankin, a silver, lined-with-gold tumbler in which to drink Irn-Bru out of, a silver and gold quaich for Sir Sean Connery and an absinthe goblet, described as ‘overflowing with decadence’ for fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
The National Museum of Scotland will entertain the exhibition after its tour of New York, St Petersburg, Kyoto and Beijing, before returning in 2008. The £1m show is open to the public on January 31st next year, at the Victoria and Albert museum in London. More
19-Dec-06
The Decadent Handbook
Contributors chose to be paid in La Fée Absinthe. Mayfair, London November 6th 2006 saw the launch party of ‘The Decadent Handbook, and it would be fair to say, there were a few decadent characters in attendance... read on...
09-Nov-06
The Drinks Business
There are many niche spirits trying to make their way into the mainstream market, Drinks Business discusses who, how and why in their November 06 issue, mentioning absinthe as being ‘set for some interesting developments in 2007'.
09-Nov-06
La Fée at the Kerrang Party!
Some of the biggest rock bands celebrated in style at Kerrang’s exclusive 25 th Anniversary party, and...
01-Sep-06
Lloyd Webber to sell his £30 million Picasso 'The Absinthe Drinker'
Rocketing art prices have prompted Andrew Lloyd Webber to put on the market a Pablo Picasso painting, believed to be the composer's most valuable work. More offsite
07-Jul-06
Caption Competition
Last month in our newsletter we asked you to come up with captions for ‘Buveurs d’Absinthe, by an anonymous artist of the 1870s
06-Jul-06
The madness of Modigliani's muses
He was decadent and immoral, and painted hundreds of alluring nudes. But the women absinthe-swilling Modigliani immortalised on canvas were left crazed and suicidal. More offsite
26-Jun-06
Caption Competition
Thank you for all your entries to the last newsletter caption competition – we had some corkers!
The lucky winner this time round is CD, and a bottle of La Fée Parisian, a pair of Absinthe glasses and spoon are winging their way to you as we speak, with three runners-up each receiving a La Fée Absinthe Kit. If you want to be in with a chance next time subscribe to our newsletter (at very top left of the page)! More
11-May-06
La Fée Absinthe gets a mention up high
Easyjet, the no frills airline, have been discussing holiday tipples with hot topics including La Fée Absinthe.
George Rowley effectively re-opened the UK market for absinthe with his strategy always being aimed at the high-end. Starting in up-market bars and slowly working his way into main stream. La Fée now commands 10%-12% of the global market
03-May-06
The Sazerac
Some say that the Sazerac is the first cocktail; it's certainly the first New Orleans cocktail; acknowledged by many as the home of the cocktail. New Orleans, being closely tied with France was absinthe's home in the US.
06-Mar-06
Paris Hilton Absinthe?
While celebrating her birthday at London club Kaberet Prophecy, celebrity heiress Paris Hilton spotted Prince, and with absinthe in hand, climbed into the DJ booth and announced: I'm celebrating my birthday and Prince is in the house, so I want to play his new single because he's hot,
However Prince later snuck out the back door under a hood without ever meeting Paris, who danced on the table tops until 3:30 am reported UK paper The Sun.
16-Feb-06
CSI added to Absinthe Movies section
Okay, so it's not a movie, but we thought you'd like to see it anyway!
07-Feb-06
Tommy Lee 'hooked on absinth and strip clubs'
The Motley Crue drummer, who was famiously married to former 'Baywatch' babe Pamela Anderson quit alcohol after going to rehab in the 80s, but has a reputation as a party animal and loves downing the green fairy.
'I was in London strip club Stringfellows recently' said Tommy 'just for a quick 'taste,' and I can't remember the last hour of the night, I was drinking absinth. There's not a chance I'm gonna change.'
18-Jan-06
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic feature La Fée Absinthe in the latest issue of their in-flight magazine Retail Therapy!
08-Nov-05
Absinthe in a 'Strangeland'
La Fée Sponsors Tracey Emin's Launch Party
The location for the launch party for Tracey Emin’s book Stangeland reflects her new mood of sophistication... More
03-Nov-05
Win Absinthe
Our monthly competiton has been updated. Asnwer the question to be in with a chance!
In mythology, Wormwood sprung up in the path of what? More
01-Nov-05
Degas — my absinthe hell
The London Times discusses Tate Britain’s new exhibition. More offsite
04-Oct-05
Birmingham Post - 'Absinthe makes the head go bonkers'
The green fairy has arrived in Birmingham - by double decker bus.
Since its arrival in the UK in the 1990s, absinthe, nicknamed the green fairy, has become infamous with party-goers for its high alcohol quantity of about 70 per cent proof.
Now the man who brought the spirit to the UK market has come to show Brummies the upmarket side to the drink. More
12-Sep-05
Leprachaun's Last - New Cocktail
Created by Ian Wright, Bar Manager of Arc, Bristol, featuring Knockeen Hills Irish Poteen.
23-Aug-05
LaFeeAbsinthe.com in German
If you're a German speaker, now you can read all about La Fée in your native language!
09-Aug-05
xXx Added to Movies Section
Krystle Horn kindly pointed out that absinthe can be seen in xXx -- thanks Krystle! Check it out.
18-Jul-05
La Fée comes to Hong Kong
La Fée Absinthe is being launched in Hong Kong week commencing July 11th. This is the first time that La Fée has been sold in Asia and means that La Fée is available in five continents.
Number six is on its way (South America), but we need some help cracking Antarctica! Can anyone help?
07-Jul-05
Win Absinthe and Popcorn!
Two winners will get to choose either a 70cl La Fée Parisian Absinthe with glass & spoon, or a 70cl La Fée Bohemian Absinth with glass & spoon (plus a packet of popcorn!) by simply answering our movie-related question!
01-Jul-05
500ml Bottles arrive in store
Due to popular demand we've added half-litre (500ml) bottles of two of our most popular lines.
02-Jun-05
La Fée's June Competition
Two winners will win a La Fée Absinthe with glass & spoon, simply answering the question 'As well as La Fée Parisian Absinthe, what other ingredient is needed for the cocktail Death in the Afternoon, created by Ernest Hemingway?'
31-May-05
Tate to tour low-life Paris
After the record-breaking success of its Turner, Whistler and Monet exhibition, Tate Britain unveiled plans yesterday for another triple blockbuster - Degas, Sickert and Toulouse-Lautrec. More offsite
17-May-05
Bright Young Things
Final preparations are being made to launch the first 'Bright Young Things' annual exhibition on 2nd April 2005.
'The La Fee Award for Artistic Diversity'
Winner will receive a weekend for two to Prague donated by 'Bright Young Things' sponsor La Fée Absinthe. More
23-Mar-05
Limp Bizkit Enjoy Prague & Absinth
Limp Bizkit are currently in Prague recording their new album. 'We have gone to the other side a few times with absinthe to discover the unknown, as it seems the unknown is quite demanding these days.' More offsite
07-Feb-05
T-Shirts back in Stock
Just to let you know that our T-shirts are now back in stock, all line & all sizes!
04-Feb-05
2 New CDs Inspired by Absinthe
Both CDs are created as a joint work by the bands Blood Axis and Le Joyaux de la Princesse; the first album is titled 'La Folie Verte', and the second 'Absinthia Taetra'. More offsite
19-Jan-05
Murder by Numbers
Two brilliant young men plan the perfect crime: the killing of an arbitrarily chosen woman, planned whilst decadently sipping absinthe and espousing their philosophical views of life - and death.
17-Jan-05
Free La Fée Spoons
As a special New Years offer we've decided to add a special free gift to every order over £25 (before shipping).
Just shop online as usual & we'll add a La Fée Parisian Absinthe Spoon, and a cocktail & serving booklet for you when we pack your order. What could be easier? This offer ends January 31st 2005. More
13-Jan-05
Visiting UK? Buy La Fée at Duty Free when you leave!
You can now buy La Fée Parisian Absinthe on exiting the UK at most of the liquor shops at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports at great duty free prices. What a wonderful way to celebrate the New Year!
Our friends at World Duty Free have given us a great New Year’s present by taking in La Fée Parisian 68% abv (136 proof) in addition to the 45% abv (90 proof). So if you – or your friends – are visiting the UK, you can now buy La Fée as you leave at very good prices from the main UK Duty Free shops: a great present for you for the New Year. La Fée can be bought at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports. And with Valentine’s Day coming, you’ve another excuse to drink La Fée: absinthe and romance are good bed fellows, if we can use the term!
30-Dec-04
La Fée at Harvey Nichols
La Fée Parisian Absinthe is now available throughout the Harvey Nichols stores network.
Harvey Nichols stores can be found in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Leeds. More
22-Dec-04
Sterling Silver Absinthe Spoons: £34.99
Hallmarked Sterling Silver La Fée Parisian Absinthe Spoon in presentation box are now available in the store.
21-Dec-04
Dita Von Teese Credits Absinthe With Manson Debauchery
Burlesque model Dita Von Teese credits absinthe with prompting her first sexual experience with eccentric rocker Marilyn Manson. More offsite
17-Dec-04
La Fée Parisian Reviews
We've added some independent reviews of La Fée Parisian Absinthe.
14-Dec-04
China's 'Absinthe' Past: Pottery yields signs of oldest known wine
Chemical analyses indicates that people between 8,000 and 9,000 years ago concocted a fermented, winelike drink. One of the ancient jars contained a liquid that had traces of wormwood, suggesting the beverage might have been an early version of absinthe. More offsite
13-Dec-04
Festive Shipping Dates posted
The last order dates for delivery before the holidays have no been posted.
03-Dec-04
La Fée Bohemian Absinth is here!
Bohemian Absinth has been produced since the 1920s, and is now available.
03-Dec-04
Was most influential modern art work inspired by absinthe?
Duchamp took the urinal - known as the Fountain -- signed it and put it on display in 1917, just two years after the banning of absinthe in France. An absinthe-related coincidence? More offsite
02-Dec-04
Marilyn Manson Shares Absinthe with his New Students
As part of an MTV stunt, Manson surprised students in a Temple University class, Art and Society, in Philadelphia Monday with an hour-long guest lecture. His first question? Could he share a bottle of absinthe with the students?
The green fairy stayed on the desk as Manson responded to questions about art, politics and religion.
'I'm not someone who doesn't respect religion, but I don't care for the way religion is used to manipulate people. We create our own gods. We create our own devils.'
26-Nov-04
Worst Description of 'absinthe'
The Troy Record manages to totally mangle its definition of absinthe, describing it as 'liquor cured in casks made from wormwood'. Find out what absinthe really is in our FAQ.
11-Nov-04
New Glassware
We're proud to introduce you to some exciting new items in our Glassware Range. All our Absinthe glassware comes in gift boxes (pictured above), of if you are planning of sending one as a gift you can be assured it will look amazing!
02-Nov-04
Tony Hawk's Underground 2
We've just spotted that the new street-sports game features a level inside The Old Absinthe House in New Orleans! More offsite
26-Oct-04
Lust for Life - New Absinthe Movie
Lust For Life with Kirk Douglas as Van Gough and Anthony Quinn as Gaugin contain many scenes of absinthe drinking, and was kindly brought to our attention by Mark B Church.
Vincent Van Gogh is the archetypical tortured artistic genius. His obsession with painting, combined with mental illness, propels him through an unhappy life full of failures and unrewarding relationships. He fails at being a preacher to coal miners. He fails in his relationships with women. He earns some respect among his fellow painters, especially Paul Gauguin, but he does not get along with them. He only manages to sell one painting in his lifetime. The one constant good in his life is his brother Theo, who is unwavering in his moral and financial support. More
22-Oct-04
New 'Alfie' film features absinthe sex scene
Alfie is a calculating womaniser - among his conquests are the best friend's girlfriend, various married clients and a sexually voracious older woman (Susan Sarandon), who introduces him to absinthe and heartache in quick succession. More offsite
21-Oct-04
Bright Young Things
This movie - set in glamorous 1930s London - follows a group of socialites whose lives consist of drinking absinthe, snorting drugs and creating slanderous fodder for the gossip columns.
29-Sep-04
The Thrills - Let's Bottle Bohemia
The Thrills second album is one of those records that has immediate appeal. More offsite
17-Sep-04
Art Exhibition
The Absinthe Bus will attend the opening night of a new art exhibition
Jason Davidge, Karen Selby, Kerri Sellens & Kathryn Wood are exhibitiong thier art at 41 Temple Street, London E2, UK, with the La Fée Absinthe-sponsored preview on Thursday 23 September 2004 6-9pm, continuing 24 & 25 September 12-6pm and then by appointment.
15-Sep-04
Strindburg and Absinthe
A bizarre web animation about August Strindburg and his companion Helium. This week he drinks absinthe. More offsite
08-Sep-04
Absinthe at the Kerrang Awards
Stars attending last nights Kerrang Awards sunk an amazing thousand shots of absinthe. More offsite
27-Aug-04
Dutch Minister Drops Opposition to Absinthe
Dutch health minister Hans Hoogervorst said Friday he sees no reason to prolong the country's century-long ban on absinthe. More offsite
20-Aug-04
Court Lifts Ban on Absinthe
Amsterdam Court lifted a ban on the use of absinthe that was imposed in 1909. More offsite
23-Jul-04
Phil Baker Absinthe Book Reading
Around 100 people turned up for Phil Baker's reading from his recently penned Dedalus Book of Absinthe.
Of course La Fée Absinthe were only too happy to help when he asked if we would be able to help out with the refreshments. After all, it seemed only fair that while Phil explained Oscar Wilde's definition of the three stages of absinthe drinking that we made sure that the visitors were at least entering stage one:
'After the first glass, you see things as you wish they were. After the second, you see things as they are not. Finally you see things as they really are, and that is the most horrible thing in the world.'
The guests heard many excerpts from the book recounting the lives and drinking habits of Oscar Wilde and Ernest 'Kit' Dowson. However, there wasn't enough time to cover the fact that the book discusses the rituals and modus operandi of absinthe drinking. It also explains the pharmacology of how real absinthe works on your central nervous system.
But the thing the Dedalus Book of Absinthe does that other books on absinthe perhaps don't, is that it presents an assessment of the various brands available today. It exposes the fakes and explains how real absinthe has become available again in the UK.
22-Feb-04
