Drinkers Drawn to Absinthe’s Mystique
January 9th, 2008 Posted by: Dr. Dobson
Absinthe, a long-banned liquor that recently became legal for sale in the U.S., is attracting new fans with its legendary reputation and air of exclusivity, the Chicago Tribune reported Dec. 22.
The green, 120-proof liquor distilled from wormwood and tasting of anise costs $75 and up and is only sold in a handful of stores. Experts say that the high price and rarity is part of absinthe’s appeal, along with a reputation for hallucinogenic effects and a long list of artists and authors who have sung absinthe’s praises over the centuries.
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