Agreed shaokem. I also have an appreciation for Lucid not only as a primer for better absinthes as you noted but also because I believe it helped get the ball rolling for more absinthes (which hopefully means better absinthes) to make their way into the US. Already there are more than 12 absinthes available in the US.
Thanks for uploading this. I'd love to try this stuff and have for a year now, and this is great education. It'll be hard, seeing I live in New Jersey.
I just bought a bottle of Le Tourment Vert at a Majestics Liquor store in Grandburry Tx . Its from France and has a stamp on it with the word Wormwood.
I'm on my second bottle of Lucid and it is really good. I get that tripped out feeling after about the fourth glass but it usually puts me to sleep. TY TA Breaux, I work the graveyard and this helps a lot :)
Never did get back to you about the 1797. Thanks for the suggestion, it is definitely an interesting drink lol.. it's a bit... "loud" for my taste, but by no means unpleasant. I'm also finally getting a preban sample (PF) and an eichelberger from mr Francis soon, so I'll have those under my belt as well.
It's a very mental intoxication. Creativity and ease of concentration are enhanced and it's a very social, relaxing experience. It's not sloppy like other alcohol intoxications; it's a purely mental effect. It's the only alcohol I enjoy drinking.
There was no actual U.S. ban since the 1960's (maybe 30's). No laws were changed or cancelled. TTB just had to admit that absinthe is technically legal, and allow the import of Lucid and the others.
Im intrested in buying this, from a europing site, and im not sure if it's legal to buy from U.S, not sure what the deal is and all that, if anyone has some info send me a msg.
Super nasty black liquorish. The way we did it was to put sugar cubes on a holed spoon, pour it over the sugar cubes light the sugar and let it melt into the stuff. Then we added cold water. It didn't make us hallucinate, but it was a really strange type of drunk. From two glasses of the stuff mind you. The bottle cost $80. And that was the cheap stuff. Neat experience but I am going to stick to highlife.
Excellent choice, but "only"? You're missing out on some good stuff that way. Emile Pernot is putting out some bomb shit these days. But Meadow of Love has really become my go-to... at least until Ridge makes it way to my neck of the woods.
has anyone had an absinthe session and COMPLETELY blacked out?? apparently i was punching tables but i dont remember shit. i love that fucking stuff lol
It is much more than that. Don't think it is like Jagermeister. It does have a licorice flavor but there are several nuances to the flavor. If you are in the US try Lucid brand. It is comparable with some of the very good EU brands.
No, you can put any amount of wormwood in absinthe. Only thujone content is regulated at 10 ppm maximum, a value that wasn't passed by several pre-ban premium absinthes. I hope you don't want to tell me that the greatest names like Pernod Fils were making fake absinthe in the 1900's.
@RatkoUSA Absinthe doesn't taste horrible. It only has terrible imitations. (Actually, some Czech brands even go for a horrible taste on purpose. So they taste more "serious" :)
Of course you are right but remember most of us Americans don't know what anise is. If you have never tried absinthe there is very little than you can reference that most people here will understand.
This is the first time I heard about absinthe. I used to watch this show 24/7. I wish history channel would get back to more shows like this. I understand that the shows they have now are more proffitable, but maybe they should just make an extreme jobs channel. lets face it, half of those shows aren't history shows.
Have you even tried it? It sounds as if you haven't. I would urge you to. While it is not up to the standards of the Jade line- it is very good for the price and accessibility. BTW Why do you think Breaux would put out a shit product to the "uninformed market", you know this guy has a lot of credibility and respect for Absinthe.
To the untrained palate perhaps. I personally never liked black licorice, and still don't. I do however love me some absinthe, and anise pizzels. I find it completely different. Then again, look at the beer most American's drink. They probably couldn't distinguish Jager from a quality absinthe.
He makes one the truly best brands out there , the Jade brand , which can be purchased from places such absintheclassics on the net . Avoid the brands that toute high thujole content , this has nothing to do with quality which they claim , and in fact makes it quite crappy in flavor .
well, yes and no. for the price point, Lucid is probably one of the better ones because it's REAL absinthe, as opposed to czech "absinth" that is more akin to dyed vodka. However, as far as legitimate absinthes go, Lucid is pretty average. a good absinthe I'd suggest would be Delaware Phoenix or Vieux Carre, which are both American-made brands.
i have tried it, and its ok... its not nearly as good in my opinion. its good for people stepping into the absinthe world for the first time though, so i give it up for that. but once you have a true absinthe one not changed to meet what they think americans will enjoy... then you're appreciation changes. Lucid is a good back up for when you're waiting on or saving up for a better.
i'm sorry... i'm a absinthe purest, and Lucid is by far not a absinthe i'd buy. i may try a glass... but i fear its another one of the mass produced absinthe after the uninformed market.
Very informative video...I look forward to preparing absinthe sometime soon when I find the right tools and ingredients to do it the right way
Agreed shaokem. I also have an appreciation for Lucid not only as a primer for better absinthes as you noted but also because I believe it helped get the ball rolling for more absinthes (which hopefully means better absinthes) to make their way into the US. Already there are more than 12 absinthes available in the US.
@PUArtista The active ingredient, thujone, is in the US drinks too, but it's percentage is low.
Thanks for uploading this. I'd love to try this stuff and have for a year now, and this is great education. It'll be hard, seeing I live in New Jersey.
Being a chemist is awesome.
Drinking absinthe to "test" out your theories.
Fine vid. I'm damn glad the tradition is being kept.
I just bought a bottle of Le Tourment Vert at a Majestics Liquor store in Grandburry Tx . Its from France and has a stamp on it with the word Wormwood.
I saw this show a few weeks ago. I also love How It's Made on Discovery Networks.
I'm on my second bottle of Lucid and it is really good. I get that tripped out feeling after about the fourth glass but it usually puts me to sleep. TY TA Breaux, I work the graveyard and this helps a lot :)
Just a question, where can you buy the absinthe glass in France??? Do they only sell them in special shop?
The sell La Fee at the canadian wine dealer. And customs won't stop a bottle if it's for personal use. I believe anyways.
Never did get back to you about the 1797. Thanks for the suggestion, it is definitely an interesting drink lol.. it's a bit... "loud" for my taste, but by no means unpleasant. I'm also finally getting a preban sample (PF) and an eichelberger from mr Francis soon, so I'll have those under my belt as well.
@JunmaiShu just tried LTV. Tastes like Brut 44 or maybe Stetson cologne.
@Vilelated The ban was just lifted in 2005
@thechillinvillain Could have been the mold on the old Gatorade that made you trip. lol
It's a very mental intoxication. Creativity and ease of concentration are enhanced and it's a very social, relaxing experience. It's not sloppy like other alcohol intoxications; it's a purely mental effect. It's the only alcohol I enjoy drinking.
Clear-headed intoxication is amazing.
what is the best absinthe that someone can get
It is legal now. Check out St. George's Absinthe Verte from California.
There was no actual U.S. ban since the 1960's (maybe 30's). No laws were changed or cancelled. TTB just had to admit that absinthe is technically legal, and allow the import of Lucid and the others.
Absinthe is awesome ! I'm glad it's finally being sold here in the U.S. Got a bad rap because of jealous competitors. Just like many other things.
@darkroge Sugar was a matter of fashion, originally... it's up to your taste, but it doesn't really need sugar. It's not bitter.
How was this banned? I bought a bottle of absynthe yesterday. Called lucid. This product was made in france.
what brand is the absinthe in this segment?
Does it have any thujone in it?
i thought its meant to be a sugar cube with cold water not just water
Im intrested in buying this, from a europing site, and im not sure if it's legal to buy from U.S, not sure what the deal is and all that, if anyone has some info send me a msg.
in hong kong they have a absinth bar it would good it just smelled weird and I did it alot in japan. its not as bad as everyone makes it out to be.
this is a boring question. What does it taste like, or can you only taste the sugar?
VERY GOOD!!!
there are ways of getting some of this wonderful beverage.
I also have a few bottles of French absinthe for sale. Including the one I used in the video but also newer, very high quality absinthe. Contact me.
Super nasty black liquorish. The way we did it was to put sugar cubes on a holed spoon, pour it over the sugar cubes light the sugar and let it melt into the stuff. Then we added cold water. It didn't make us hallucinate, but it was a really strange type of drunk. From two glasses of the stuff mind you. The bottle cost $80. And that was the cheap stuff. Neat experience but I am going to stick to highlife.
i will look into it. thank you much.
Excellent choice, but "only"? You're missing out on some good stuff that way. Emile Pernot is putting out some bomb shit these days. But Meadow of Love has really become my go-to... at least until Ridge makes it way to my neck of the woods.
has anyone had an absinthe session and COMPLETELY blacked out?? apparently i was punching tables but i dont remember shit. i love that fucking stuff lol
It is much more than that. Don't think it is like Jagermeister. It does have a licorice flavor but there are several nuances to the flavor. If you are in the US try Lucid brand. It is comparable with some of the very good EU brands.
About time!
Hey Ted, I have this LPM that I need burned :).
If any of you know the Taurus SHO, you'll know that Ted was one of the OhGees with tuning it.
No, you can put any amount of wormwood in absinthe. Only thujone content is regulated at 10 ppm maximum, a value that wasn't passed by several pre-ban premium absinthes. I hope you don't want to tell me that the greatest names like Pernod Fils were making fake absinthe in the 1900's.
then who would you sugest then?
good stuff
Typo : I meant to type "thujone" and not "thujole"
I just had some imported from Germany last night. I had 3 shots and never saw anything...
Its not as horrible as the old legends tell you.
@RatkoUSA Absinthe doesn't taste horrible. It only has terrible imitations. (Actually, some Czech brands even go for a horrible taste on purpose. So they taste more "serious" :)
Of course you are right but remember most of us Americans don't know what anise is. If you have never tried absinthe there is very little than you can reference that most people here will understand.
This is the first time I heard about absinthe. I used to watch this show 24/7. I wish history channel would get back to more shows like this. I understand that the shows they have now are more proffitable, but maybe they should just make an extreme jobs channel. lets face it, half of those shows aren't history shows.
Actually it is legal in the US, I just bought a bottle the other day.
@chrizzly13
Jade Liqueurs Fine Absinthes, and I recommend Jade 1901, best around imho.
@JunmaiShu Amen! this is why i drink ONLY La Clandestine!
Have you even tried it? It sounds as if you haven't. I would urge you to. While it is not up to the standards of the Jade line- it is very good for the price and accessibility. BTW Why do you think Breaux would put out a shit product to the "uninformed market", you know this guy has a lot of credibility and respect for Absinthe.
Very strong liquorice.
To the untrained palate perhaps. I personally never liked black licorice, and still don't. I do however love me some absinthe, and anise pizzels. I find it completely different.
Then again, look at the beer most American's drink. They probably couldn't distinguish Jager from a quality absinthe.
He makes one the truly best brands out there , the Jade brand , which can be purchased from places such absintheclassics on the net . Avoid the brands that toute high thujole content , this has nothing to do with quality which they claim , and in fact makes it quite crappy in flavor .
Absinthe rules. this guy makes the US legal brand "Lucid"
well, yes and no. for the price point, Lucid is probably one of the better ones because it's REAL absinthe, as opposed to czech "absinth" that is more akin to dyed vodka. However, as far as legitimate absinthes go, Lucid is pretty average. a good absinthe I'd suggest would be Delaware Phoenix or Vieux Carre, which are both American-made brands.
well depending on where you are I can recommend more palatable choices. The good news is... you can only go up from there.
; ( I once hallucinated from absinthe, til' I found out it was old gatorade..
ahem...
ABSINTHE WILL NEVER MAKE YOU HALUCINATE, NO MATTER WHAT BRAND YOU DRINK OR HOW MUCH YOU DRINK.
ACCEPT IT.
I bought it at liquor barn
Ok then... Question.
Where in the USA can I get some now?
And what brand won't make me kill my family?
@archt01 cool i live in alameda
Legalized in 2007.
Absinthe is neither illegal nor poisonous. It just tastes horrible.
Thank you-
But I don't drink, But my friends do lol, Know of any other hardcore drinks? other then Everclear?
absinth is legal in usa HOORAY!
i have tried it, and its ok... its not nearly as good in my opinion. its good for people stepping into the absinthe world for the first time though, so i give it up for that. but once you have a true absinthe one not changed to meet what they think americans will enjoy... then you're appreciation changes. Lucid is a good back up for when you're waiting on or saving up for a better.
the only legal one in the US lack the cannabinoid ingredient!!!! sux but true
...lucid doesn't make you hallucinate. read up on the chemistry of it. it's odd.
had some last night...wow
not real absinthe. wormwood content is still regulated
Just sayin the stuff in the states isn't real absinthe.
Thumbs up if you think Scope should sue Le Tourment Vert for stealing their recipe.
I likes me sum wine. It b good. Ripple is me fav.
I nvr heard of asbamisth. What the hell !!!
So what's the essential difference between a
i'm sorry... i'm a absinthe purest, and Lucid is by far not a absinthe i'd buy. i may try a glass... but i fear its another one of the mass produced absinthe after the uninformed market.
what?
pork chop sandwiches!
well alcohol is bad anyhow...
That doesn't matter. You won't get high on thujone anyway.
screw absinthe drink fine gin
most of the absinthe in North America is pretty weak.
I saw this show a few weeks ago. I also love How It's Made on Discovery Networks.