The licorice taste and deep green color can be intimidating to some, but high-quality absinthe can add a very enjoyable twist to any evening. It goes by many names, has been the source of many tales, and has a legendary reputation that few other spirits can compete with. Long ago it was blamed for madness, murder and sloth and was banned throughout the Western world for decades. Table of ContentsĪbsinthe is one of the world’s most misunderstood liquors. I have never been dissapointed by anything I have bought based on that website.If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. This doesn't mean to avoid Czech brands altogether but make sure you research them before you purchase so you don't end up with faux absinthe.Īs a final note, use that link to The Wormwood Society and look through the reviews with higher scores and find something that is accesible to you. A majority of the Czech brands are liqueurs, artificially flavored, sweetened, artificially colored, etc. There are some good ones but a majority are not authentic and are once again marketed toward people who don't know what they are buying. My other rule is to be skeptical about Czech absinthes.
It's simply a gimmick to attract the people who think that absinthe will make them see dancing fairies and colors. In other words, "high thujone content" means nothing because it isn't enough to make the effects of the thujone any stronger or more noticeable than any other authentic absinthe. The amount of thujone that is actually found in absinthe, whether it is the minimum required to be considered absinthe or the maximum allowed by law, will only create an almost imperceptible euphoric effect that is very difficult to distinguish from the effects of the alcohol itself. It has been proven that the levels of thujone required to make humans experience a hallucinogenic effect are lethal. These brands advertise in this way in order to dupe uninformed people into buying their product, which is often inferior or inauthentic. If the brand markets a high thujone or wormwood content it is best to avoid it. I do have a couple of general rules to consider when purchasing absinthe though. This is the first time I've come across a brand that isn't reviewed at The Wormwood Society, which is a bad sign as they are a very reliable resource for information about absinthe. Here's the link to one of the 2 brands I would like to try: Taste itself is not important to me, to me personally, it's obviously all about the effect.Īny suggestions/info is highly appreciated!!!!!! From personal experience, pricing, etc. Am also open to any suggestions as to which other Absinthe brands contain reasonable high amounts of Thujone. But, with all the forums I've read regarding this Czech Absinthe, I am eager to try it.
Nevertheless, has anyone ever bought/ordered and tried it? It's quite pricey, so I would appreciate some genuine feedback regarding this brand before I decide to buy it (I live in Namibia, and the only Absinthe we get here is the Doub's Mystique. I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has ever tried the "Songe Vert" or "L' extrait de Fee absinth" from the Czech republic? I read that it contains the largest LEGAL amount of Thuijone (like 35mg/L), and is said to be quite good in terms of effects and taste, although it's more on the bitter side.
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