Absinthe is illegal in the US, whilst in certain countries in Europe such as Spain, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and soon France, it is legal. In terms of the actual alcohol substance, the taste must have variations depending on where it is manufactured, same as beer and wine taste differently according to the region in which it is produced. It is nearly impossible to acquire absinthe in the states.
Generally Absinthe in the United States of America has a lower proof (alcohol content) compared to the European version. This can range from 40% Alcohol content to 70%.
Yes absinthe is sold in Washington liquor stores. But the hallucinegenic properties are not nearly as strong as the absinthe sold in Europe.
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It is not legal to buy it in the US, but you can buy it elsewhere and bring it back - it is legal in many foreign countries. A friend of mine bought some in St. Maartin You can also buy absinthe online from other countries and ship it to the US. Be aware of websites which highlight high level of thuyone. Latest research is clear enough, high level of thujone has nothing to do with good absinthe. The only good absinthe is at least distilled one and contain anise. Sorry, it is legal to sell absinthe in the US. The ban was lifted on 2007. We have labeling requirements that differ from the rest of the world but it is available. If you try to bring it in to the US, it may be up to customs if you get to keep it.
No. Absinthe has alcohol in it, but not opiates.
Alcohol + grass will make absinthe.
Flying from the US to Europe, you could arrive the same day or the next day. Flying from Europe to the US, you could arrive the same day or the previous day.
Since Europe and the United States are both in the same hemisphere, when it is winter in the US, it is also winter in Europe.
Absinthe ranges in strength from 45-75%
Absinthe Blind ended in 2003.
Absinthe Blind was created in 1996.