Absinthe is emerald green in colour, and is said to be the inspiration for poets, artists and writers including Van Gogh, Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilde to name a few. It was known in those days as the Green Fairy; as many of these talented men worked best under its influences. It is said that on the night that Van Gogh cut off his ear he was heavily sedated with the Green Fairy.

Absinthe is better diluted with water or maybe in a small shot after dinner.