Comments on: real absinthe? anyone know where to get it for a christmas gift?

By: DonGiovanni

DonGiovanni — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:29:14 +0000

here, the swiss ones are good:
http://www.absinthe-dealer.com/pi-104681496.htm?categoryId=14
the czech are delicious
http://www.absinthe-dealer.com/pi123787691.htm?categoryId=6

By: sandi_ccc

sandi_ccc — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:29:14 +0000

It’s availabe to purchase in my bottle shop here in Melbourne Australia. It’s a BIG bottleshop.

By: Solly

Solly — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:29:14 +0000

True Absinthe (containing wormwood distillate) is illegal in the states. You’ll have to have some help getting it here…

By: kveldulf_gondlir

kveldulf_gondlir — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:29:14 +0000

As far as I know, the only place to get REal Absinthe is from Europe….there aer pl;aces that sell it over the internet from the Czech republic (although there is the possiblity of it being confiscated in customs).
you can also try this site:

http://www.eabsinthe.com/

But be warned….it is expensive…

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:29:14 +0000

real absinthe is extremely illegal in the US due to its wormwood barrel aging. If you go to a bunch of high end liquor stores, however, you will probably be able to find the US legal version which bears a strong resemblance.

Just for reference, true absinthe literally degenerates your brain. As stated earlier, the wormwood it’s aged in is EXTREMELY toxic.

But, due to its high alcohol content mixed with other, more cereberal effects, it does have a funny saying to go with it.
"Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder"

If he’s european then pick him up a decent bottle of scotch. Most people have strong preferences, but a bottle of sherry aged glenmorangie would do nicely and would only elicit a complaint from a fool.