Post #371492 by captnkirk on Fri, Apr 4, 2008 4:26 AM

Save your money.

What makes absinthe is a distiller following a absinthe recipe.
Thujone is a chemical found in wormwood, sage cedar oil etc. it is not what gives absinthe it's distinctive taste or flavor.

To make absinthe: Fennel, wormwood and anise seeds are steeped in alcohol and then distilled. Wormwood is very bitter, but this distillation leaves the bitter flavors behind in the still.

If that kit says "put these and flavorings into vodka and you have absinthe."
It is a lie and the box should have said "make your own Ass-synth" because that is what it will taste like.

If the kits says put these herbs and flavorings into alcohol and then distill it.
They are telling you to break a federal law (in the USA).

If you want absinthe so bad your willing to break the law for it, order a good brand of it on the internet and have it shipped to your house. If your going to commit a crime always pick the one with low penalties and no jail time.

You can order the best brands in the world here: http://www.bestabsinthe.com/

Sure it is expensive, but so is good rum. You will get what you pay for here.