If you're here because of the recent flood of news pieces on the "legalization" of absinthe, please start with our Frequently Asked Questions.
A lot has changed in the last year. This is an exciting and turbulent time in the world of absinthe, and we're trying to catch up. As new information comes to light, we'll update articles as we can.
What is the Wormwood Society? We are a private organization dedicated to helping promote accurate, current information about absinthe; to aid in reforming the laws and regulations impacting absinthe in the United States and encouraging the healthy enjoyment of a safe, rewarding and historically interesting beverage.
Founded in early 2004, the Wormwood Society is the only such organization in the United States. We do not sell absinthe and are not affiliated with any vendor or manufacturer of absinthe.
We hope you find the information presented on this web site useful,
Cheers!
Absinthe in the US - Is It Real?
As the media continues to make hash of absinthe's return to
the US and erroneously report overturned rules and repealed bans, we
hope to help clarify just what's going on and help you make an informed
decision.
Which ones are authentic absinthe, which ones are marketing gimmicks, and how can you tell the difference?
It's true. After 95 years, real absinthe is now legally available and being sold inside the United States in bars and liquor stores.
We don't say "legalized" because nothing has changed—it appears absinthe may have been technically legal since 1972, possibly much earlier. What happened?
As the media continues to make hash of absinthe's return to
the US and erroneously report overturned rules and repealed bans, we
hope to help clarify just what's going on and help you make an informed
decision.
