axumblade said:
Good luck with that one sir. The American version of that made me blackout hardcore. I can only imagine what the non-American version would do to me. |
The US banned Absinthe back in 1915 but in 2001, an alternative was legally allowed for sale. It used southernwood instead of wormwood (the main ingrediant to abinsthe). But in 2007, the US repealed the ban and now all absinthe sold here contains the same wormwood.
Most have an alcohol volume of 55% (110 proof) but I've heard of some crazy distilleries in France that bottle it up to 80% (160 proof).
I also do not go through the whole sugar and spoon preparation. I prefer it neat. Just give me a double shot and I'm good for a while.
| CityOfNoobs said:
Funny. Because Voldka by definition has no taste, at least in the USA http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div8&view=text&node=27:1.0.1.1.3.3.25.2&idno=27
For the record I wouldnt really know because even 1 shot of voldka will make me have the worst hangovers, while I can drink almost a whole bottle of whiskey with no ill effects in the morning. |
Oh, there's a big difference in the taste between something like Smirnoff and Skyy. I've heard of that regulation as well but it damn sure isn't enforced.
Also, try chilling alcohol in the freezer. I've found it enhances the taste of many alcohols (or at least helps numb your tongue and throat).
The rEVOLution is not being televised
