Found Absinthe

[sgresso]

I was cleaning my smoking room the other day and found a bottle I thought was already gone, nope full bottle.

Man life is good!

its pays to be a packrat sometimes

[tech-ninja]

I read an article about Absinthe. Sounds like interesting stuff. You pour it over sugar or something, right?

[weetone]

Yep, ice cold water over sugar in a spoon I believe.

Cool stuff, I'm going to have to get around to trying it someday.

[JacksonCognac]

Tell us a little more because as I understand it absinthe with it's active hallucinogenic has been illegal in USA for some time. Did you manage to import this bottle somehow or what? Does it actually produce any psychoactive effects? How old is it?

[SmokeyNL]

It is legal over here in europe, though there are many different versions of
the stuff that aren't all good.
Best on e have is a home distilled one from germany, this stuff kicks @ss
compared to the factory Absinthe I had.

It is an aquired taste though, not everyone like anaise (if I write that correctly.)

[Mark C]

Originally Posted by JacksonCognac

Tell us a little more because as I understand it absinthe with it's active hallucinogenic has been illegal in USA for some time. Did you manage to import this bottle somehow or what? Does it actually produce any psychoactive effects? How old is it?

It's now legal in the US. There's a certain chemical compound found in wormwood (an ingredient in absinthe) that's known to be toxic. So long as the levels of that compound are below a certain limit, the stuff can be sold here. I've seen 'Lucid' all over the place, and I know there are a few others. Chances are jkorp will chime in here sooner or later with a better answer, he's done his homework on this stuff.

[JordanWexler]

Originally Posted by Mark C

It's now legal in the US. There's a certain chemical compound found in wormwood (an ingredient in absinthe) that's known to be toxic. So long as the levels of that compound are below a certain limit, the stuff can be sold here. I've seen 'Lucid' all over the place, and I know there are a few others. Chances are jkorp will chime in here sooner or later with a better answer, he's done his homework on this stuff.

To my knowledge - it does not produce the psychoactive effects it claims to.
As of late, its state of legality in America has made it into a high-end artisan drink.

[hova45]

Originally Posted by tech-ninja

I read an article about Absinthe. Sounds like interesting stuff. You pour it over sugar or something, right?

Yes It is some amazing and tasty stuff, no you do not hallucinate and no theres no green fairy. Its like drinking a vodka redbull in which your tipsy but have that mental clarity its amazing. Also you must really enjoy bitter drinks with an anise flavor.

PS- the best one I have had is the Jade absinths

[MadAl]

Originally Posted by JordanWexler

To my knowledge - it does not produce the psychoactive effects it claims to.
As of late, its state of legality in America has made it into a high-end artisan drink.

That's the way I understand it as well. The whole hallucinogenic thing was tested a short time ago on a bottle from the era that was found sealed. It contained nothing that would produce hallucinations. Probably like the Mezcal legend if you drink a bottle of Mezcal and eat the worm you'll hallucinate.

[JacksonCognac]

Originally Posted by hova45

Yes It is some amazing and tasty stuff, no you do not hallucinate and no theres no green fairy. Its like drinking a vodka redbull in which your tipsy but have that mental clarity its amazing. Also you must really enjoy bitter drinks with an anise flavor.

PS- the best one I have had is the Jade absinths

Wow sounds cool... I'll have to try it at some point.

[Spect]

Originally Posted by JacksonCognac

Tell us a little more because as I understand it absinthe with it's active hallucinogenic has been illegal in USA for some time. Did you manage to import this bottle somehow or what? Does it actually produce any psychoactive effects? How old is it?

Drink a few gallons, you'll see the just before you from alcohol poisoning.

[macjoe53]

Originally Posted by MadAl

That's the way I understand it as well. The whole hallucinogenic thing was tested a short time ago on a bottle from the era that was found sealed. It contained nothing that would produce hallucinations. Probably like the Mezcal legend if you drink a bottle of Mezcal and eat the worm you'll hallucinate.

I found the other Mezcal legend to be true though.

If you drink an entire bottle of Mezcal and eat the worm you will not get laid.

[sgresso]

Originally Posted by JacksonCognac

Wow sounds cool... I'll have to try it at some point.

Jade is what i got at home.
Very awesome stuff and affordable.

[Thillium]

You can get bottles of absinthe without the anise taste.

I don't know if I can post the site up or not though.

[hova45]

Originally Posted by Thillium

You can get bottles of absinthe without the anise taste.

I don't know if I can post the site up or not though.

Whats the point then, unless your not trying to keep it traditional and concise. you might as will drink some moon shine and redbull