Episode 150: Absinthe’s Long Journey, with Ted Breaux
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May 12, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 150
About this episode
The episode features a discussion with Ted Breaux about the history and reintroduction of absinthe in the U.S.
Absinthe first re-entered the U.S. market in 2007 after an almost century-long ban. For this episode, we talk with research chemist and absinthe producer Ted Breaux about his successful bid to reintroduce absinthe, why it was banned in the first place, and absinthe’s journey in the 21st century.
People in this episode
Guest: Ted Breaux
Topics covered
- absinthe
- history
- chemistry
- U.S. market
- ban
- reintroduction
Keywords
- absinthe
- Ted Breaux
- U.S. market
- ban
- reintroduction
- 21st century
- research chemist
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Absinthe
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