The other day we were in New Orleans and I started the day with a shave featuring Grooming Department Absinthe & Leather soap. This is a great performing shaving soap, rich, creamy and thick with a really nice after shave feel. Interesting scent that I am not confident in describing. Later that day I was wandering around the French Quarter in New Orleans on a Cocktail Tour, sampling the signature cocktail in each of 5 bars. Of course this included the famous Hurricane. Toward the end of the tour, 4th or 5th stop, we ended up in a bar which featured Absinthe which I have never had. What a show! The Absinthe had a green glowing hue with a scent that was somehow familiar. On consumption, the Absinthe circle was complete. On reflection, I would not recommend reversing the process, consuming the beverage then shaving. Although this was not planned on my part, I certainly enjoyed the experience. I wonder how many of you have had a cocktail which matches your shaving soap--a good many I would assume.