{"title":"Sterling Silver Spoons \u0026 Grilles by Kirk Burkett","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese beautiful and unique absinthe spoons and grilles are the work of Vermont artist, Kirk Burkett. Kirk has been the leader in creating one-of-a-kind pieces for the absinthe market for more than 20 years and is highly regarded in the absinthe community for his uniquely handcrafted pieces. Each item is designed and fashioned from beginning to end by Kirk in his studio, where he has been producing sterling silver objects for over 35 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the fold’s in his elephant grille's trunk, to the veins in each wormwood leaf grille, meticulous attention is paid to every detail. This detail is even evident in the jeweler's hallmark stamp placed on each piece, featuring Kirk's initials and the date the item was made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKirk's love of absinthe does not stop with his jewelry. His main occupation (and other passion) is that of an herbalist. On his Vermont farm, Kirk grows a variety of herbs used in supplying several United States distilleries with their botanicals to produce absinthe, but most notably, Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood) – a key herb in distilling absinthe and the liquor’s namesake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides being works of art, his grilles and spoons are made to be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pan-absinthe-grille-by-kirk-burkett-sterling-silver","title":"Pan Absinthe Grille by Kirk Burkett, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach piece is made to order and is sent directly from Kirk to you. 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