Customer Reviews

La Rochere 10 oz Absinthe Goblet, Single Glass

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I recently purchased two of these for occasional use.
The La Rochere goblet is a heavy, substantial item, probably an appropriate replication of the 19th century French absinthe glass used in cafes at the time. I would say that you may find the glass to be much less elegant than you tend to expect at the price--the casting seams are extremely clear and almost sharp--no attempt at grinding them smooth, the glass is pedestrian (no crystal here) and the polish is no better than that on a regular 99 cent water glass. Basically they won't ever shine as bright as your typical holiday glassware or higher class bar ware. With all that considered these are a bit expensive for what you get. On the positive side the glass has the right reservoir to measure the green fairy, and after watching the cold water swirl into a fine louche and feeling the glow induced by a few draughts you may not care that the French glass you are drinking from looks more like a very expensive jam jar than a piece of high class glassware!

This is a sturdy glass. It will not break accidentally. It is a thick heavy glass with a firm stem and a large base. All that and the charm of an old jelly jar.

If you are looking for a glass that would look nice on a formal table this is not a good choice. While the glass is clear, it just doesn't sparkle in any sense of the word. The casting lines were very visible on the glass I received.

The reservoir also appears to be smaller than any of my other glasses. If you fill to the lines even Pernod will seem to thin and watery. I ended up experimenting until I found a level that made a satisfactory drink.

However I was never afraid that I was going to accidentally break the glass. In fact I think you could use this glass to break other objects.

So it's functional after you figure out your own preferences and will probably last you a life time. If you are looking for something you can take out on a picnic, these would be a good choice. If you are looking for something to add that extra bit of sparkle to your Absinthe experience, look elsewhere.

Also note I had absolutely no problems with the vendor. The glass was shipped quickly and well packed. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again.

At dirt-cheap price this sturdy absinthe goblet is a great bargain for any aspiring, beginning devotée of the Green Fairy, or rather its too numerous modern-day derivations, and, sadly, defamations (of the original French potion that more or less created the "Modern" Art as we know it).

There's nothing like that electric green shine reflected in the goblet.

Prosit!

The glass is cool and all but I was disappointed to find seams in it's structure. Makes it look cheap having come straight from a mold without any additional polishing

This is a nice glass. However the two large seems along the side of the glass takes away from an otherwise decient goblet. If you can find a goblet without this flaw, get it.

This is a wonderful and inexpensive way to add a vintage flair to your Absinthe ritual. The dose line allows you to pour the correct amount of Absinthe into your glass before adding iced water. This little detail is what makes this glass such a nice piece. Not only is is correct for the period (1890's Bistros) but it separates it from being just a simple wine glass.

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I am amused by all the comments about the seams in La Rochere glassware.
It reminds me of when my husband and I got Waterford crystal for wedding presents. He complained that each glass had a flaw - of course it did! They are handmade and the bubbles are part of the character of the manufacturing process.
Part of the charm of La Rochere glassware is that it does not look like the mass produced Libby or other American glassware. It has character.