the ban has been lifted. apparently it's legal to sell absinth(e) in the states. and, i actually saw a bottle the other night @ my local. i was surprised, and asked the bartender about it. she said they mistakenly ordered it, their supplier misheard when she asked for something else while ordering.
the article from salon (linked above) is somewhat interesting, but i honestly think the wiki on it's a bit better. i also like that many people compare the alleged madness that absinth causes with "reefer madness." which, you can rent at blockbuster, btw.
and i'd put myself in the camp of people that don't believe in the hallucinogenic properties of the drink. i've had it before, and although it was a strong drink, i didn't see any fairies and such. drink too much, you're going to have some issues. that goes for any alcohol.
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Exciting times for absinthe, for sure! Most people have tried Czech-style absinth/absynth, which is very different from "traditional" Franco-Swiss-style absinthe, and considered inferior. Thankfully, real absinthe is on its way back, and the products making headlines now are definitely the real deal, very different from what most people have tried in Eastern Europe.
If you're curious for more info, you could peruse the Virtual Absinthe Museum for hours-- everything from vintage paraphernalia to racist cartoons to absinthe recipes:
http://www.oxygenee.com/absinthe-museum.html
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