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Introducing: Toulouse Green, Traditional Absinthe, and Riz, Louisiana Rice Whiskey

June 28, 2013, New Orleans — After a full year of licensed operations, New Orleans distillery Atelier Vie celebrates this anniversary with the release of two new products: Toulouse Green, a traditional green Absinthe; and Riz, Louisiana Rice Whiskey. Toulouse … Continue reading

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Hotplates on Parade

Our custom infusion systems have multiplied.

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Bottle Sales Announcement

Our next bottle sales days will be June 29 & 30. See full details and don’t trust GPS! Atelier Vie spirits are also available at Pearl Wine, 3700 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; Dorignacs, 710 Veterans Blvd., Metairie; and many other … Continue reading

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Red & Green at the Tasting Table

Green absinthe made from Louisiana Wormwood joins Toulouse Red and other experimental distillates on the tasting table at Atelier Vie.

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New Orleans’ Hometown Booze: The Business of Bottling the Spirits of New Orleans

“In a city that’s so closely associated with alcoholic beverages, doesn’t it seem odd that few spirits are actually produced here?” New Orleans Magazine surveys the local distilling scene and gives some nice attention to Atelier Vie. Read Kathy Finn’s … Continue reading

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Louisiana Wormwood Distilled!

We planted the seeds months ago, and now we’ve used the very first harvest of Louisiana Wormwood to distill a batch of green absinthe. The end result is spectacular, with an incredibly fresh flavor and delicious taste. More news to … Continue reading

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Locavore Cocktail Competition Unleashed! Toulouse Red is in the Mix for “Garden to Glass”

Is that Toulouse Red in your Cocktail? Atelier Vie encourages locavore cocktails made with locally-distilled absinthe, Toulouse Red. Taste Toulouse Red on May 31, at the Nola Locavores Kickoff Party, at Rouses #46, 701 Baronne St., 6-8pm. Atelier Vie Joins … Continue reading

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Harvested Wormwood Drying

A harvested wormwood plant hanging up to dry. Almost ready to turn into absinthe!

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Flowering Wormwood, time to Harvest

When the wormwood plants flower, it’s time to harvest. Wormwood is a perennial, so to harvest, simply cut off the entire plant at the base. It will grow again from the roots. After harvesting, the wormwood plants will be dried, … Continue reading

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Louisiana Wormwood

These lush wormwood plants were grown for us by Vintage Garden Farms. The first harvest is underway and we’re looking forward to the first batch of absinthe made from this locally-grown crop. (Photo courtesy Vintage Garden Farms.)

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