One of history's most misunderstood beverage spirit is absinthe. Absinthe 101 provides information on the highly alcoholic spirit and it's deep and sometimes troublesome history. Topics covered include bans across the globe, the current laws, and the mysterious her Wormwood which gives this drink it's distinct properties. You'll find out some of the great artists who used the drink to inspire their works. See it's use in Hollywood movies and whether the portrayals are accurate. Sections of the site are dedicated to the proper way to prepare absinthe and the tools you'll need to do so properly. Even a look into the various styles from French to Bohemian that have spawned debate in the absinthe drinker community.