Absinthe
Absinthe And The Law
Is absinthe legal in the USA?
Special thanks to Ted Breaux
chemist/absinthe historian/overseas absinthe distiller
for helping out with the information presented on this page
U.S. Customs codes state "The importation of Absinthe and any other liquors or liqueurs that contain an excess of artemisia absinthium is prohibited."
In real world practice it is illegal to import any liquor that contains a detectable concentration of artemisia absinthium.
U.S. Customs can seize anything labeled as absinthe. If they do or don't, that depends on the knowledge and discretion of the agent.
If absinthe does not contain artemisia absinthium, and there are several brands available, the product is fully legal in the US. Most companies that sell non artemisia absinthium absinthe guarantee no U.S. customs problems.
If you want to distill your own absinthe, you will need a license from the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. The reason is because absinthe contains alcohol, and it is illegal to distill alcohol in the United States without a license.
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Books Absinthe:
History in a Bottle
In words and images, the book looks at the history, art, literature, and culture related to absinthe, as well as the people in the community that adopted absinthe as their drink (primarily artists).
The main history associated with the drink took place in France (and to a lesser extent Europe) at the end of the 1800's to the beginning of the 1900's. The people who play their part in this history include Manet, Degas, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, van Gogh, Picasso, and many others.
Nearly 200 illustrations, over 60 in color. Even the black and white pictures are good quality. The color images are for the most part good looking absinthe ads, and artwork by artists who used absinthe.
Absinthe: History in a Bottle Absinthe Sip of Seduction:
A Contemporary Guide
A rich journey into absinthe. Punctuated with color reproductions of classic and current lithographs, posters, postcards, cartoons, antiques, glassware, bottles, and other tools of the absinthe drinker, this thorough study explains and illustrates the history, culture, and mystique of the drink.
In addition to the customary glimpses of history, the authors provide insights into the controversy and effects of the Green Fairy. Explained are sipping instructions, variations including French, Czech, and German methods, cocktail and drink recipes, and even suggestions for culinary accompaniments.
Absinthe Sip of Seduction
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