absinthe saves the day!!!!

Just finished shoveling more of this heavy friggin snow... that is twice today... my back and body should be a mess and normally they would be but not tonight... i tapped into the emergency stash of absinthe... foggy-eyed and feelin' fine i reach out from the inside grinning once again.

http://www.art.com/asp/sp-asp/_/pd--10140059/Absinthe_Robette.htm

Am I the only one who doesn't understand this post?

Rr Fuken Shill

Doug, this is why


<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=0 width=645 border=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>What is absinthe? Absinthe is a strong-herbal liqueur distilled with wormwood and anise. It typically contains other aromatic herbs like star anise, anise seed, fennel, licorice, hyssop, veronica, lemon balm, angelica root, dittany, coriander, juniper, and nutmeg.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>What does absinthe taste like? The predominate flavor of absinthe is anise or licorice, which are similar.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Why are some bottles labeled Absenta and Absinth? This is a language difference. "Absinthe" is the spelling used by the Swiss and French, who were the first to produce and distribute absinthe. Spanish Absinthe is typically spelled "absenta", and absinthe from the Czech Republic is typically spelled "Absinth".

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>How is absinthe served? Traditionally, absinthe is prepared by slowly pouring iced water over a cube of sugar resting on a slotted spoon. The cold water dissolves the sugar and this solution trickles into the glass diluting the green absinthe.

Click Here to learn more about how to drink absinthe.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Is absinthe legal? Absinthe is legal in many countries. There are still countries that prohibit the sale of absinthe, i.e. United States.

Even though absinthe is prohibited in the United States, it is not a controlled substance like Marijuana and Cocaine.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Is Swiss absinthe legal? On June 14, 2004 the Swiss Parliament lifted the 96 year old ban on absinthe.

We expect to see commercial Swiss absinthe in 2005-2006, including many brands offering "la bleue" (clear) absinthe, a style typical of Swiss absinthe.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Why is absinthe not sold in the United States? Absinthe is not sold in the United States because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not allow the sales of spirited beverages that contain thujone. Real absinthe is made using wormwood, which contains thujone.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Is drinking absinthe containing thujone harmful? Modern commercially produced absinthe has been shown to contain a safe level of thujone.

In order to comply with European Union (EU) limits, the thujone levels in commercially distilled absinthe must be10mg/l or less. The thujone levels in commercially distilled absinthe in Germany must be 30mg/l or less.

As an example: before you could consume a toxic amount of thujone from drinking commercial absinthe, you would have been suffering from alcohol poisoning.

Modern analysis supports the theory that poor manufacturing processe, and adulterants such as antimony trichloride and cupric acetate, present in cheaper varieties of absinthe produced at the turn of century, of being a higher suspect for acute effects such as restlessness, vomiting, vertigo, muscular disorders, and convulsions.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Can I buy absinthe in the United States? No.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Can I buy absinthe online? There are many international online stores that offer absinthe.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Is it safe to buy absinthe online? It is safe to buy absinthe online from recognized vendors and distributors.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Can absinthe be shipped (mailed) into the United States? Absinthe is a "prohibited" item and is subject to being seized by the United States Customs.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Does the Absinthe Buyers Guide sell absinthe? No.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>What does absinthe do to you? Absinthe is a strong alcoholic beverage.

Absinthe can have an effect that has been described as a "clarity" and a full-body high.

Chemist and absinthe expert, T.A. Breaux describes it as a push-me, pull-you effect of the various herbs, some have a heightening effect while others have a lowering effect.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Can I buy vintage absinthe? Vintage absinthe, sometimes referred to as "pre-ban" absinthe, is very rare. Pre-ban absinthe was produced before 1915. The best example of a pre-ban absinthe is Pernod Fils, produced in Pontarlier France. A bottle of pre-ban Pernod Fils in good condition can bring several thousand dollars.

The Pernod Fils company opened an absinthe plant in Tarragona, Spain in 1918. The Pernod Fils produced in Tarragona is consider a "post-ban" vintage absinthe. The availability of "post-ban" Pernod Fils is very limited, a bottle in good condition typically sell for two thousand dollars, if not more.

We recommend that you use extreme caution when purchasing vintage absinthe, especially from the Internet, an eBay auction, etc. We have heard of people lured into sending money with the hopes of acquiring vintage Pernod. In most cases, they receive nothing in return, or an original or fake bottle with a substitute absinthe. The seller assumes the buyer will not know the difference.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Is "pre-ban" Pernod Fils the same as "post-ban" Pernod Fils? Pre-ban Pernod Fils produced in Pontarlier France is different from post-ban Pernod Fils produced in Tarragona Spain. The recipe, manufacturing processes, and ingredients were similar, however, variations in water and ingredients produced subtle differences in the final product.

Most Absinthours "connisours" agree that "pre-ban" Pernod Fils produced in Pontarlier France is the standard by which all other absinthe is judged.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>What is the best absinthe? This is a question that you have to answer for yourself. I recommend that you try a variety of brands to enhance your knowledge of absinthe. And like any product, some are considered better than others. I have also found that personal taste plays an important role.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Can I make quality absinthe at home? Producing a quality absinthe requires distillation and experience. If you are fortunate enough to live where home distillation is legal, you can learn to produce quality absinthe.

Owning and operating a distiller, without a license, in many countries, including the United States, is illegal.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Can I make absinthe by steeping common wormwood and anise in vodka? No.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Can I make absinthe by adding an absinthe extract to grain alcohol? Yes. Our experience with this method did not produce the quality of absinthe that we enjoy.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Where is absinthe made? Absinthe is primarily produced in France, Spain, Germany, Portugal, and the Czech Republic. A great deal of absinthe is produced illegally in Switzerland by an underground community of boot leggers. This absinthe is called, "la bleue", and it is typically clear (blanche). Absinthe is now being produced in Brazil.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>What else is in absinthe? Here is a list of the different herbs that have been used in the making of absinthe:

wormwood, anise, licorice, hyssop, veronica, fennel, lemon balm, angelica, dittany, coriander, juniper, and nutmeg. I'm sure there are others.

Click Here for more information about the herbs founds in absinthe.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>What is the absinthe louche? This is when absinthe turns to a cloudy, opalescent white when water is added.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Why do some absinthe louche and others do not? Some absinthe will not louche when water is added because it contains little to no anise.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>What is an example of an absinthe recipe? [size=-1](Absinthe Ordinaire)[/size]

<DL><DT>Large dry and clean wormwood - 2.5 kg <DT>Dry Hysope flower - 500 g <DT>Melisse citronnee dry - 500 g <DT>Crushed Green Anis - 2 kg <DT>Alcohol 85% - 16 litres </DT></DL>For examples of absinthe recipes.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>How do I store absinthe? If your plan is to enjoy your absinthe soon after receiving it, it is suggested that you store it in an area free of direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.

The requirements for mid to long-term storage are:

1. Cool and steady temperature 13 - 18 degrees Celsius (55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit).

2. Protection from direct sunlight and vibration.

3. Bottles with a cork may be stored on their sides and rotated to insure that the cork remains moist.

4. Bottles with screw on caps may be stored upright. Caps may be checked to insure that they are snug. We suggest storing screw on cap botttles upright because screw on caps are famous for leaking. We want you to consume your absinthe rather than loose it due to a leaky cap.

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=60></TD><TD>Where can I learn more? Visit the absinthe history section.

Visit the absinthe articles section.

Visit the new Buyers Guide to Absinthe Accessories.

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http://www.absinthebuyersguide.com/faq.html

i think he is saying that he was hurting from shoveling all the wet snow up in lambert land and got into grandpa's secret stash of whiskey to make him feel all better. The "drug" is banned in the US.

no i am not a shill

and yessss
absinthe is good
my lady ordered me a bottle from the czech republic last year

VIKING, it's not difficult to have quality absinthe shipped directly to your house from an international vendor.

It's not cheap, but I've been told by trusted friends that it's The Bomb if you're accustomed to using alcohol. A non-alcohol user would possibly be very uncomfortable due to the strong punch this carries along with the medium psychotropic effects delivered by the herbs.

I am convinced barman is the expert on such matters as these.

RobFunk said:

I am convinced barman is the expert on such matters as these.

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Yes, anyone who referes to drinkers as "alchohol users"...I think he qualifies. I want to get some for our next frat party. Scrap the hunch punch, I'm calling in the Closer from overseas.

once again i am not a shill but i get the Absinthium 1792 from this website and they do a very good job getting the product to the doorstep and internationally reknown. enjoy

http://www.greenfairy.org/home.php

does it taste like ouzo ?

Hate to think of all the snow I shoveled in MN growing up. My bro had the church contract and had to clear it by himself. 120 for the whole year. Had to have different shovels for diffent types of snow. Here in FL just woory about burning nose when I golf in winter.

Thanks TTinco, your post was very helpful and informative, especially the Absinthe history section.

I was going to chase down the GreenFairy site, but I see it's already been posted.

I suggest one good evening of Absinthe for the next RX Vegas Bash.

"Even though absinthe is prohibited in the United States, it is not a controlled substance like Marijuana and Cocaine."

Does the prohibition here refer to the selling of absinthe or the possession? The reason I ask is because near the border in Tijuana there are stores that sell this stuff. I'm wondering if the customs guys will make a stink if you try to bring some across.

I'll try to ask them the next time I cross over.

just can't buy it inside the US...you can have it shipped to you or you can have in possession.

viking611 said:

just can't buy it inside the US...you can have it shipped to you or you can have in possession.

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Thanks viking611.

quantumleap said:

Thanks viking611.

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found this though...

1. It is not illegal to purchase thujone containing absinthe for personal use in the US.
2. It is not illegal to purchase thujone containing absinthe for personal use from outside the United States
3. Thujone containing absinthe can be seized by US customs (if it appears to be for human consumption).

jaffers said:

once again i am not a shill but i get the Absinthium 1792 from this website and they do a very good job getting the product to the doorstep and internationally reknown. enjoy

http://www.greenfairy.org/home.php

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Is $135 + $24.50 S/H a fair price? I assume there are other factors in choosing the merchant such as their shipping/replacement policy and the certainty you're getting the real deal.

At $6.64/oz I hope it's good stuff.

Is this the stuff they are drinking in Goodfellas, right before Ray Liotta goes to jail?