2006-12-29 06:08:29 · 9 answers · asked by Bill A 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
There are 2 kinds of absinthe, that made with the hallucinogenic wormwood and that made without. The stuff made with is illegal in the states, that made without is fine.
http://www.absinth.com/
2006-12-29 07:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the US, absinthe is _probably_ legal to own for personal use. The uncertainty derives from conflicting US Customs, FDA, and DEA regulations. Government rules, confusing? I know, what a shock.
It's definitely illegal to sell it for human consumption in the US, so you'll have to purchase it from stores outside the US. Even this doesn't guarantee a delivery from the FedEx guy because, according to Wikipedia:
"Absinthe can be and occasionally is seized by United States Customs if it appears to be for human consumption and can be seized inside the U.S. with a warrant."
It's very doubtful anyone will come to your door and arrest you for owning a bottle of absinthe, but it's always possible. So, you pays your money and takes your chances. Good luck!
2006-12-29 06:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by Deryn 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In what sense?
" It is not, however, illegal to possess or consume absinthe in the United States. Despite the ban it is rumored to be obtainable in a small number of establishments around the United States, notably one in New Orleans. Typically it's not sold over the counter, but only through word of mouth."
2006-12-29 06:17:19 · answer #3 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Short answer: in the U.S., NO.
It's based on the thujone content after the distillation process. A search on wikipedia for "Absinthe" will give you a page with ample information, also with links to sources for the FDA regulations regarding thujone content as a food/drink additive, as well as search and seizure protocols against importing.
2006-12-29 06:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by mindless_torment01 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically the ingredient wormwood is whats illegal about it. It contains the drug thujone which is the supposed hallucinogen. That makes real absinthe illegal in the US. However, you can find some fake versions which substitute the wormwood.
2006-12-29 07:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by nipsy3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's legal here in Canada. I saw it in the Liquor store the other day.
2006-12-29 06:22:15 · answer #6 · answered by danielleb 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the US, yes, but there are some European countries that still make and sell it legally.
2006-12-29 06:14:20 · answer #7 · answered by Ali 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is legally sold in the liquor stores here NWT CANADA
2006-12-29 07:19:40 · answer #8 · answered by corinne_29_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not the original formula
2006-12-29 06:23:24 · answer #9 · answered by sapboi 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋