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Coincidentally, the shortage on French wines during the phylloxera outbreak in the middle of the 19th century caused the price of people’s daily drink to skyrocket. It is commonly referred to in historical literature as "la fée verte" (the Green Fairy).Īt first adopted by the aristocracy, it became socially desirable to be seen drinking absinthe in public. Due in part to its association with bohemian culture, absinthe was opposed by social conservatives and prohibitionists. It achieved great popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. History of Absinthe Absinthe originated in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. Vieux Carré is an original artisan spirit that combines historic processes with a modern expertise. Green and Star Anise, Fennel Doux, Lemon Balm, Genepi, Hyssop and Spearmint complete the complex flavor profile. Vieux Carré is batch distilled using a double maceration”process featuring the mysterious Grande Wormwood and Petite Wormwood. A minuscule herbal particulate is natural if found. The spirit is not over filtered, preserving the flavors extracted through the natural coloring process. The deep green color is reminiscent of a vintage jewel. The flavor is complex with familiar anise notes and a balance between sweetness from Star Anise and the bitterness of Wormwood. Vieux Carré’s flavor and color are derived exclusively from 100% natural herbs. It is the first legal absinthe to be distilled, bottled and sold on the East Coast of the United States in nearly 100 years. The first batch of Vieux Carré was released on December 31, 2008. Philadelphia Distilling pays tribute to the unique and colorful history of Absinthe in New Orleans with the release of Vieux Carré Absinthe Supérieure. This city is replete with culture, architectural beauty and culinary arts. The French Quarter, locally known as Vieux Carré, is the soul of New Orleans, Louisiana.