Why was absinthe banned?

This is a question that I get asked all the time. My stock answer is that nobody knows for sure and that the answer varies from country to country.

Here are some theories on why absinthe was banned in France:

1. Before absinthe peaked in popularity, daily production levels were about 90 gallons a day. When it peaked, it shot up to 5,000 gallons a day. Distilleries had trouble meeting demand as some unsavory distillers cut corners and used low-grade alcohol that created health concerns.

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Absinthe is a spirit formed by the essence of three primary ingredients, green anise, florence fennel, and grand wormwood. Among other various mountain herbs, some other key herbs called for in many recipes for absinthe to add color and flavor are star anise, lemon balm, hyssop, and petite wormwood. The ingredients are dried in preparation for the maceration, or soaking in spirit to form an aromatic sweet mix of dry herbs.

Here you will find an absinthe blog offering reviews of absinthe, absinthe spoons, absinthe glasses and absinthe fountains . We reviews a wide selection of historical reproductions and modern interperations of absinthe, absinthe spoons, glasses and fountains.

Our mission is spread the truth about absinthe and push to bring about the the removal for the FDA silly ban on it wormwood in food and beverages and by extension, absinthe in the USA. We also hope to counteract the many falsehoods surrounding absinthe.

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