Absinthe legalized in Switzerland, March 1st 2005

**sNyx** · #1 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

Swiss face sobering future after legalizing absinthe
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/f...-absinthe.html
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Absinthe, also known as the 'Green Fairy' and 'Madness in a Bottle', was banned in most of Europe by the early 20th century. The aniseed-flavored drink was linked to violence, depression and hallucinations.

Van Gogh is believed to have been under the influence of absinthe when he sliced off his ear. The Swiss have decided to legalize the drink again in the hope of boosting their economy. The drink is known locally as an aperitif and folk-remedy

Even though the drink has been outlawed since 1910 local bootleggers still make the drink and locals still admit to drinking it. One bootlegger who makes an absinthe called 'La Clandestine' sells his brew for around $35 per bottle. It was legalized on March 1.

**MC Hammered** · #2 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

There is absinthe at a lot of shops when I was in Europe and I even brought a bottle back with me.

The real stuff sure does pack a punch. Two shots and I was hammered.

mux · #3 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

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Originally Posted by MC Hammered

The real stuff sure does pack a punch. Two shots and I was hammered.

admit it - even when you're not drinking, you're still Hammered.

**MC Hammered** · #4 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

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Originally Posted by mux

admit it - even when you're not drinking, you're still Hammered.

Actually when I'm not drinking I am just Winston ala Clark Kent.

FireWire · #5 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

40% just isn't enough anymore...

**sNyx** · #6 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

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Originally Posted by FireWire

40% just isn't enough anymore...

but when 40% proof makes you tripp balls, I think it's plenty.

MissBehavior · #7 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

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Originally Posted by sNyx™

but when 40% proof makes you tripp balls, I think it's plenty.

*roffle*

Trip balls is has SO been my fave saying for the last while.

**sNyx** · #8 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

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Originally Posted by MissBehavior

*roffle*

Trip balls is has SO been my fave saying for the last while.

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Originally Posted by Harold & Kumar/Whitecastle

"NPH wouldnt do that.."

;) lol

dabbler · #9 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

the stuff is only legal in like two countries in the world. the stuff you get most of the time is FAKE
don't get me wrong, it's just as strong, but does not make you hallucinate.

now if only the real stuff was legal here.... mmmmmmm

**sNyx** · #10 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

I believe thats what was legalized dabbler. Swiss think if they open their laws, it will open a new market for distillers and eventually Switzerland will be trippin' over all the money they are makin. We'll see..

dabbler · #11 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

yeah my comment was about the "i've seen it on the shelves in europe"
from the looks of the article it seems the swiss are making the real stuff.
i gotta visit that site, and see if i can ship some here...

mapleleaf4ever · #12 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

Even the fake stuff is fun... I mean, what's really wrong with a couple shots of 75.6% Alcohol? REALLY?!

P.S. I loooooove it, esp if you make the proper drip Cocktail with the Sugar and Water.

dapimpstress · #13 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

buying it isnt the only way to get it however, there are many people in the seattle area that have MAD old authentic recipies and make it themselves...

not legal.. but hey... its the real shit str8 up.

wum · #14 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

all about the wormwood

**sNyx** · #15 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

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Originally Posted by dabbler

yeah my comment was about the "i've seen it on the shelves in europe"
from the looks of the article it seems the swiss are making the real stuff.
i gotta visit that site, and see if i can ship some here...

I'll order a bottle w/ yeah and trippz to some good dnb anyday =)

dabbler · #16 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

fuck yeah! i LOVE absinthe.

**sNyx** · #17 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

I had a really good site awhile back, it was in all green w/ some cool flash objects. To hell if I could find it again. I think it shipped international too, fawk

mapleleaf4ever · #18 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

I thought that Customs wouldn't let the real stuff through the Border? If they do, I'm down to get some with you as well!!!

MissBehavior · #19 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

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Originally Posted by wum

all about the wormwood

That explains so much.

stephen_c · #20 (**permalink**) Mar 24, 05

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Originally Posted by sNyx™

I had a really good site awhile back, it was in all green w/ some cool flash objects. To hell if I could find it again. I think it shipped international too, fawk

http://www.seborabsinth.com/index.asp