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Malört is extremely low in thujone, a chemical once prevalent in absinthe and similar drinks. [ 4 ] Known for its extremely bitter taste, Malört has been described as "infamous" and "the worst booze ever".
Thujone (/ ˈ θ uː dʒ oʊ n / ⓘ [2]) is a ketone and a monoterpene that occurs predominantly in two diastereomeric forms: (−)-α-thujone and (+)-β-thujone. [3] [4]Though it is best known as a chemical compound in the spirit absinthe, it is only present in trace amounts and is unlikely to be responsible for the spirit's purported stimulant and psychoactive effects.
The high percentage of alcohol in absinthe would result in mortality long before thujone could become a factor. [112] In documented cases of acute thujone poisoning as a result of oral ingestion, [ 113 ] the source of thujone was not commercial absinthe, but rather non-absinthe-related sources, such as common essential oils (which may contain ...
Lucid Absinthe Supérieure is the first absinthe made with Grande Wormwood to be legally available in the United States after the repeal of the 95-year ban. [ citation needed ] Lucid is distilled in accordance with traditional French methods in the historic Combier Distillery in Loire Valley , France , which was founded in 1834 and designed by ...
Absinthe is a strong spirit created when a neutral alcohol is distilled with botanicals like anise, wormwood, fennel and other herbs and spices for a licorice-like flavor.
Bohemian-style or Czech-style absinth (also called anise-free absinthe or absinth) is a Bohemian version of the traditional spirit absinthe, though it is more accurately described as a kind of wormwood bitters. It is produced mainly in the Czech Republic, from which it gets its designations as “Bohemian” or “Czech,” although not all ...
NV Absinthe Verte by La Fée is a modern, lower abv (38%) French absinthe, aimed at the bar, club and all round party scene. Its lower alcohol content allows for greater flexibility with serving options, or allows it to be drunk neat or over ice. NV Absinthe Verte is distilled with Grand Wormwood, and uses a grain alcohol base. [citation needed]
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