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Countries Where Consuming Absinthe Is Legal
There are a number of countries where Absinthe can be legally traded. Gone are the times when Absinthe was clandestine, when it had to be distilled in secrecy, shipped from other countries or labeled differently. In most countries it is no longer a crime to distill Absinthe or against the law to sell it.
Absinthe is a herbal liquor which has an anise taste. It is usually served diluted with iced water, which causes the famous louche effect, and was a popular beverage in the 19th century. It was made illegal in many countries at the beginning of the 20th century because of concerns about the chemical thujone found in wormwood. Not only was Absinthe an intoxicant,but it was also perceived to give hallucination to its users.
Absinthe contained large amounts of thujone as per medical professionals of eighteenth century which they alleged was psychoactive, like THC in the drug cannabis, and could cause psychedelic effects. We now know for sure that Absinthe traces of thujone and is like any strong spirit. It may however give you a novel type of drunkenness, if consumed in excess. The alcohol and the unique blend of herbs combine to act as both a sedative and a stimulant – very strange. Some people have described it as a “lucid” or “clear headed” drunkenness.
Countries where Absinthe enjoys a legal status include:-
United States – few brands of Absinthe were approved in the US with low thujone content in 2007 after being banned in 1912. The USA only allows “thujone free” beverages to be sold but Absinthes with less than 10 parts per million of thujone (less than 10mg per liter) count as thujone free.
The EU (European Union) – Absinthe got legal status in 1988 but there is a regulation regarding thujone content in drinks in the EU. Up to 10mg/kg of thujone is permitted in alcohol with more than 25% alcohol by volume, and up to 35mg/kg in alcohol labeled “bitters”.
Australia – Absinthe sale and distribution is legal. Bitters can have a thujone content of up to 35mg/kg and other beverages can contain up to 10mg/kg.
Brazil – Absinthe of up to 10mg/kg thujone and that it should have less than 55% abv can be traded and consumed.
Canada – From March 2007 it has been up to the separate Canadian province liquor boards to regulate thujone. Many provinces do not allow any thujone containing alcohol to be sold but Absinthe is legal in British Columbia, where there is no limit, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. Quebec and Ontario law permits Absinthe with up to 10mg/kg thujone to be sold legally.
Czech Republic – Absinthe was never banned in the Czech Republic.
France – France famously banned Absinthe in 1915. French law of 1988 allows thujone beverages to be sold if they comply with EU laws and if they are labeled “spiritueux à base de plantes d’absinthe” and not Absinthe. French government also has strict regulations to regulate fenchone which is found in fennel, and an important constituent of Absinthe, hence beverages should have fenchone less than 5mg/liter.
Hungary – Absinthe was made legal after 2004.
Israel – Apparently Absinthe is legal and on sale in Israel.
Ireland – Absinthe is illegal to buy and sell but can be imported from other countries for personal consumption.
Netherlands – Absinthe was made legal in 2004. Absinthe to meet EU requirements is mandatory.
New Zealand – Absinthe has legal status.
Portugal – Absinthe was never banned.
Russia – High thujone Absinthes are readily available in Russia.
Serbia – Serbia does not seem to allow Absinthe containing thujone or above 50% abv to be sold.
South Africa – Absinthe enjoys legal status as of 2005.
Sweden – Absinthe complying with EU legislation can be sold and is labeled as containing wormwood. The Absinthe kit site is located in Sweden.
Switzerland – The home of Absinthe legalized Absinthe in 2005 after banning it in 1908.
UK – It never got banned. Absinthe must follow directions given in EU legislation.
As you can see there are many countries where Absinthe is legal and can be enjoyed. You may want to make your own Absinthe using Absinthe essences from AbsintheKit.com. These essences make a true Absinthe and can be shipped world wide. They do not require distillation, that has already been done for you, and so are perfectly legal. Check these out.
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