What is the best website to purchase absinthe/related products from? I'm in the USA.?

Question

There are so many sites out there and quite frankly I'm not 100% educated in the matter and don't want to end up overpaying/ buy something that isn't even legit.

However on a trip I was able to enjoy a glass authentically prepared with a fountain and sugar cube and would love to enjoy it again. Thanks!!!

Answer 1

Absinthe is only available in the US without the chemical called Thujone (derived from wormwood) which is the hallucinogen and is illegal in the United States.  So technically no "legal" absinthe in the US will be legit compared to that of European Absinthe but if you just like the taste you can get that, though I don't know a good website to recommend, sorry.

Answer 2

do some research there are tons of sites that will turn you in the right direction... most sites in my experience will ship to the u.s..  you are going to end up paying quite a bit though as absinthe isn't cheap and shipping can be expensive.. and seeing how you have tried it im sure you know it isnt all its cracked up to be...

Answer 3

For absinthe I recommend:

http://www.centuryabsinthe.com

http://www.eabsinthe.com

http://www.absintheclassics.com

I order from all three.

You do not need an absinthe fountain to properly prepare an absinthe. Just practice pouring iced water at a ratio of 1:4 - 1:5 very slowly into a glass. If you want to add sugar you will need an absinthe spoon - a fork is OK I guess, but spoils the moment :-)