2007-01-06 06:57:08 · 16 answers · asked by heebygeeby 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The original recipe of absinthe is illegal everywhere. It contained methanol which is an alcohol that was famous for having sent to lunatic asylum a lot of frenchmen, artists, poor fellows and even rich alcoholics. The version that is currently sold is devoid of methanol and is harmless (well as harmless as any other liquor I mean). But the fact is that you can't find it everywhere. It's not that popular yet despite its sulfurous and thus tantalizing reputation.
2007-01-06 07:06:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. it used to be but the ban was lifted a couple of years ago. I bought some in Tescos for new year, can't remember much though. They say Van Gough cut off his ear because of his dependency on absinthe.
2007-01-06 15:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ecko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not illegal at all.
I sometimes wonder if the absinthe sold nowadays is a patch on the stuff made famous by Arthur Rimbaud, Oscar Wilde etc though.
2007-01-06 15:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend brought some back from Europe too. I think it is illegal over here...or at least the really strong stuff made from herbal methods i think. You can buy weaker ones in clubs tho
2007-01-06 15:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by Adam L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isnt illegal anymore, but the stuff you buy in the supermarkets isnt as strong as the real stuff. It is a hallucinogenic and the real stuff is about 90% vol.
2007-01-07 14:03:52 · answer #5 · answered by Treacle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not illegal but should be! Tried it and didn't need a drink for weeks. Only kidding, good stuff though.
2007-01-06 15:29:48 · answer #6 · answered by Somer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is on sale in this country and in some pubs as well though seemingly a tamed doen version of the original looney brew
2007-01-06 15:08:20 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew1968 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal.
2007-01-06 15:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my mate tells me he has bought loads of it from various different branches of Tesco.
2007-01-06 15:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, it's not illegal not anymore! I love the black one!
http://www.absinthebuyersguide.com/
Full of info, FAQ's, articles, history etc! Enjoy
2007-01-06 15:14:59 · answer #10 · answered by merciasounds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋