Category: Germany
Where to sample Absinthe legally.
Absinthe – illegal in the United States and most of Europe since 1915 – is making a big comeback. Although reports of its hallucinogenic properties are wildly exaggerated, heavy users, including van Gogh, Manet, and Oscar Wilde, gave the wormwood-based spirit an undeniable cachet.
For years, the Czech Republic and Spain were the easiest places to sample the "Green Fairy," but many of the laws banning the drink have recently been overturned. So nowadays, there are a number of places where you can indulge.
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Posted by Virginia Saunders on 01/16/2008 at 3:00 AM | Categories:
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