La Rochere 10 oz Absinthe Goblet, Single Glass

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Product Features

• Made by La Rochére, founded in 1475
• Uniquely crystal-clear glass created at very high temperatures
• Elegant and durable glassware is dishwasher safe
• Goblet capacity: 10 oz., Goblet dimensions: 3.25" x 6.5"

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000A8DOBE
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #101,825 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Product Description
Charming and a bit old-fashioned, the new Absinthe glass from La Rochere is ideal for aperitifs. The mythical herbal liqueur from the turn-of-the-century was a great favorite of artists, and this graceful 6-1/2" high goblet is faceted to showcase the rich colors of aperitifs or wine. Perfect for everyday enjoyment, the Absinthe glass fits the hand with pleasing weight and symmetry. The oldest glass factory in France, La Rochere was founded in 1475, seventeen years before Christopher Columbus set foot in the Americas! La Rochere products are produced by melting, at around 1450 degrees C, a mixture of sand, soda, and lime to create silico-sodocalcic glass. Various other elements are added to refine and improve brilliance to create heavy-duty glassware that's perfect for every day. Goblet capacity: 10 oz., Goblet dimensions: 3.25" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder, December 1, 2007

By	R. Belander (APO UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good gobletness!, April 20, 2007

By	Uncle Borges (Via Lungomare 6) - See all my reviews

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!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars All the charm of a jelly jar., April 15, 2009

By	Old Scout "CampingFanatic" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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.