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French absinthe ? (was Re: lego from China and Czech Republic)
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Mon, 29 May 2006 11:40:56 GMT
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I don’t know about little plastic bricks, but I can tell the difference between Czech absinthe and French absinthe with my eyes closed (hint: the Czech stuff tastes like gasoline). Is absinthe better if it’s made by Frenchmen rather than Czechs? Clearly, yes.


Absinthe ? Do you mean the drink made from absinthe? This drink is not allowed to be sold in France (since 1915). The “French absinthe” you are talking about is more probably from Switzerland. (where it has been legalized in 2005)

Not a big deal :-)


Didier



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  Re: French absinthe ? (was Re: lego from China and Czech Republic)
 
(...) It can apparently be (URL) produced for export> in France, and even sold in France if you don't call it 'absinthe'. I recommend the (URL) de Fougerolles 72>. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (18 years ago, 29-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)

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(...) Lighten up, Francis. I don't know about little plastic bricks, but I can tell the difference between Czech absinthe and French absinthe with my eyes closed (hint: the Czech stuff tastes like gasoline). Is absinthe better if it's made by (...) (18 years ago, 29-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)

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