PORTLAND, Ore. -- Perhaps it was best to take my first taste of absinthe on a hearty Oregon afternoon in July. Sunlight seems suitable inoculation against the potion's legendary sorcery. My guides ...

Regarded as a historic elixir, absinthe has attained a legendary status over the years. Writer Oscar Wilde wrote, “What difference between a glass of absinthe and a sunset?” Here’s a look at 12 things ...

Absinthe, often called “the green fairy,” is an emerald-hued spirit steeped in myth, history and allure. It has captured the imaginations of artists, writers and connoisseurs for centuries, becoming ...

One of my favorite parts of tending bar is clearing up misconceptions about alcohol. The biggest one has to be the old saw about beer before liquor or vice versa. (Answer: It doesn’t matter, except ...