Just bought a bag at the renaissance fair. Apparently pretty good stuff. I’m currently soaking it in bottle of red wine (it was recommended based on the type of absinthe I bought I guess) for 14-30 days before drinking. It’s soaking in 750 mls of wine. Once it’s complete. How much should I drink to get the best effects?

Hello, absinthe drinkers of Reddit. I've heard that you can have some trippy experiences from Absinthe and I am curious to try. I am visiting Switzerland now and this is the only bottle I can find. My question is, will I experience the hallucinogenic effect from this brand or will I just get super drunk? I've read that it is wormwood, containing thujone, which will give you the trippy effects. Does this brand contain thujone, and if so, in sufficient amounts to hallucinate? Any insight is appreciated, thank you in advance!

Edit: I realize, after doing further research, that I was completely wrong and that this post clearly exposed me as a n00b. I had bought into the Hollywood dramatization of this drink before doing my own research. Thanks to those who answered anyways. I will buy the bottle and try it, just for the drinks' sake, rather than looking for a trip : )

Hello!

We produce real absinthe in Georgia with a high thujone content. Our absinthe chef has been doing it for more than 10 years.

If you have any questions about absinthe, we are happy to answer them. The internet is full of absinthe myths that have nothing to do with reality, we can dispel them.

All I know is it’s a hallucinating drink, and has some drugs in it.

Is that true?

What’s in it?

Does it make you hallucinate?

What makes you hallucinate?

Thanks!

Hello,

so since i haven't yet found a good way to distill my absinthe (it has 60-70% alcohol concentration) without special equipment (it's illegal in my country), i filtered a little sample through a coffee filter, because i saw some "green goo" at the bottom of my container, which my kitchen sieve couldn't get rid off. I noticed the taste being way less bitter than the one in my container.

Will the filtering through a coffee filter reduce some concentrations of substances in the absinthe which give the absinthe it's special effect, as Thujone?

I see this as a better option than distilling it to get rid of the bitterness, while getting myself in danger of blowing up my kitchen if i'd distill like an amateur.

Thank you!

Or does anyone have an idea how to distill in the kitchen, without getting myself in danger through flammable vapour?

I dont drink alcohol. Is there non alcoholic absinthe? Absinthe mj weed? Im soo obsessed with wormwood botany, the art. Folklore. I make absinthe fragrances. I have wormwood essential oil but im afraid of it! Lol! ​

its just all about ESCAPE. IMAGINATION.

Since I've been "educated" by this sub that Absinthe is just another type of alcohol that no scientific evidence proves has any other effects. Why is it illegal if it's just another alcohol like you very passionately teach around here?

Hey, I've decided that I'm going to start brewing my own absinthe, and i was hoping for some tips on what herbs to put in there to make it different from what stems from just the essential herbs. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated!

A few years ago I took shots of absinthe and ended up blacking out and behaving quite badly. That could have been the result of any number of factors, but either way, my limited experience with thujone was kinda wild.

Fast forward and I now find myself turning to wormwood for digestive reasons. I was diagnosed with a pretty pesky digestive parasite that is hard to treat with antibiotic, so I was thinking of supplementing the antibiotic with a low .5 ml dose of wormwood and garlic.

Apart from taking a pretty hardcore antibiotic I'm also withdrawing from an antidepressant because it interacts with the antibiotic.

So my question is, is it stupid to add wormwood to this mix? How much thujone is actually in dried wormwood or tinctures? I've read somewhere that there may not even be thujone in some wormwood tinctures, which is bad because thujone is what they believe is anti-parasitic.

I am beginning to think that the old folklore surrounding absinthe has a lot to do with the fact that some of the batches may have contained high amounts of thujone. It is altogether possible that the folklore may have been created to demonize absinthe drinkers for one reason or another, but without any form of regulation, it seems possible that batches with high thujone may have been made by someone either by accident or otherwise.

How easy would it be to extract too much thujone into a batch of absinthe from the wormwood?

Edit - By too much I mean enough to have a noticeable psychoactive effect.

Video Review: Wind reviews MANSINTHE | One of the best bottles under $200.00

Text Companion to the video

The best introduction to the land of poets and madmen

Mansinthe review by Kenneth "Wind" Spaziani

Alcohol: 66.6% proof

Review Score: Initial | 9/10 | Final Score | 10/10 after rounding up due to beating bottles that are 30-40 dollars more expensive!

I used to recommend Lucid Absinthe for newbies.
Mansinthe is a less expensive and higher quality product.

Video Review Disclaimer: The straw idea was stupid and toward the end, I displayed a proper pour that I should have from the get-go... I hope observing the process of adding ice-cold water to the louche is still impactful.

Review

Mansinthe by Marilyn Manson is a truly unique and unconventional absinthe that carries the persona of its namesake artist. With a devilishly high alcohol content of 66.6% proof, and it certainly lives up to the mystique of Absinthe.

Appearance: When poured into a glass and diluted with cold water, Mansinthe takes on a mesmerizing opalescent green color, characteristic of quality absinthe. The louche, or clouding effect, is pronounced and adds to the visual allure.

Aroma: The scent is bold and herbal, with a prominent anise aroma and a subtle hint of wormwood. There's a mysterious depth to the fragrance, inviting you into the world of absinthe.

Taste: Here's where Mansinthe truly shines. Its flavor profile is an intricate dance of herbal and botanical notes, dominated by the licorice-like taste of anise. Wormwood makes its presence known, contributing to a slightly bitter and earthy undertone. The alcohol strength is evident but surprisingly well-balanced, given its high proof. This absinthe begs for a slow, contemplative sipping experience.

Louche Effect: The louche, or cloud, that occurs when water is added is dramatic and adds to the overall sensory experience. It transforms the beautifully vibrant yellow-green into a milky opalescence. This is the process that creates the unveiling of the hidden flavors and aromas. Mansinthe is either the second-best Louche effect or tied for first in a close competition out of the 7 Absinthe I have reviewed. Mansinthe is equal to the quality of La Clandestine Superiore while being around 40 dollars cheaper and containing nearly 16% more alcohol. The Louche effect displayed in my first impressions video is a bit of a fumbled attempt due to messing up the pouring process, although it is evident in the rapid louche effect that Mansinthe contains some of the highest quality ingredients for an Absinthe which costs less than 250$

The Louche is always the indicator of quality regarding Absinthe.

Price: In truth, Absinthe is traditionally a drink for the wealthy due to the steep price for a bottle, although unlike some aged whiskey and other methods of getting more money out of the consumer Absinthe is intended to be expensive as it is a drink of artists, poets, musicians and high society. once you get past the "fake" absinthe brands such as Mephisto (35-40$ per 750ml bottle) and into the higher middle tier such as Lucid Absinthe (70 dollars a bottle), Pernod 68 Absinthe Superiore (85 dollars a bottle) and La Clandestine Absinthe Superiore (95-100 dollars a bottle) 30 dollars less than Pernod 68, 35-40 dollars less than La Clandestine Absinthe Superiore,

Overall Impression: Mansinthe by Marilyn Manson is an absinthe that's not only about the taste but also about the entire ritual and ambiance surrounding its consumption. It's dark, edgy, and compelling. If you appreciate the complexity of Absinthe and are intrigued by its cultural and historical significance, Mansinthe delivers a unique and captivating experience.

Always follow the traditional method of dilution with cold water and consider adding sugar to temper the bitterness if needed.

In summary, Mansinthe is a fascinating addition to the world of absinthe and is sure to be a conversation starter at any gathering. It's not just a drink; it's an experience that transports you into the enigmatic world of poets and madmen.

I remember seeing in movies showing the sugar cube and stuff with the spoon and then after drinking they start tripping, can you trip off absinthe? or was there a kind that did give effects like that or did they add something like lsd to the sugar cube?

I just bought absinthe w 70% alc, never had it before. Wondering if you can mix it with other hard alc like rum, tequila, etc.. and also cocaine? If anyone has experience doing coke while drinking absinthe and has some wisdom or warnings to impart, lemme know.

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