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Absinthe Brain

Back in the "Belle Epoch" period, absinthe was believed to act as an aphrodisiac and hallucinogen. There were also many ascertains, it has been said that absinthe was also a creativity stimulator and many artists and writers of the period were loyal absinthe drinkers. People usually report, when experiencing this green liquor, which is high in alcohol concentration, a sense of drunken clarity when drinking Absinthe. To be more specific, the liberating effects of the alcohol are felt while the mind remains lucid. At higher intakes, thujone can induce hallucinations, since Absinthe acts on the brain (or to be more clear, alcohol and thujone) but not for everyone. In addition, Absinthe must be ingested rapidly, or only the alcohol will be felt, since it acts first. Alleged to pack a narcotic effect hit to the drinker’s brain; Absinthe became the alcoholic drink of choice for artists in fin-de-siecle period (1900) in Paris. Before it was banned throughout much of the European countries, in the first two decades of the 19th century, due to its allegedly deleterious effect on the nervous system, and the effects caused by absinthe in the brain. Absinthe was accused of causing terrible crimes, which were widely published by the yellowish press in those years, starting a fierce campaign till Absinthe was finally prohibited.

Absinthe was mostly a European phenomenon, but it did take root in one American city. New Orleans, with French roots, became the Absinthe capital of North America, with local brands such as Green Opal, Milky Way, and Legendre (an antecedent of the contemporary liqueur Herbsaint), catering to local tastes, and drank by men and women in large quantities. By the time the federal authorities padlocked its doors at the height of Prohibition, the Old Absinthe House had turn out to be almost certainly, the most famous bar in a city famous for bars. Today, Absinthe is back in the scene, however its production and sale is still prohibited in the United States, but not in most European countries, where Absinthe is being produced in large quantities to cover the increasing demand of this liquor.

Partly due to its notorious reputation and to its long absence (almost 80 years), Absinthe has long been wearing a veil in mystery, and has become without doubts in one of the most polemic and controversial alcoholic beverages of all times. Was it really a mind-altering drug? Was it poisonous? Did it really drive men mad? According to expert’s opinions, Absinthe, properly produced, with quality ingredients is not more harmful than any other spirit available in the market.

Absinthe has also been incorporated into the gourmet recipe on some of the most recognized Chefs worldwide. Absinthe is back and its re-emerge is outstanding!