Much of my stemware came from antique shops, which is to say that I have no idea who their makers were.

I do know that the glass in question (from the Countrypolitan post) is Vera Wang Wedgwood; the pattern might be “Duchesse.” The bad news for us both is that the coupe seems to be out of production; at least, Google doesn’t seem to be able to find it. I’d love to have at least one more, myself.

I wish I could be more helpful.

Funny, but my wife feels the same way..Absinthe is tough, but it does add something (in moderation).

I love it when people agree with me. Makes a nice day brightener sometimes.

More to the point, absinthe seems to be a real flash point ingredient — people love it or the hate it. My poor bride leaves the kitchen when I’m mixing with it, until the volatiles clear (let’s hear it for summertime and open windows!)

Yes, it’s a drink with some backbone–especially with the 4:1 whiskey ratio.

If proper absinthe isn’t your preference, this drink would work just fine with one of the wormwood-free substitutes like Herbsaint. After all, that’s the way it’s been made for over a hundred years. Absinthe’s return is pretty recent in the scheme of things. Give it a try. And I hope you enjoy Remembering the Maine.