Strongest Absinthe
Absinthe’s Green Fairy has become a symbol, the green fairy has been flying around the room when masterpieces of art were made, symphonies composed and ideas conjured. The mysterious effects of Absinthe have been phrased by artists from the very beginning. The green fairy has inspired absinthe consumers as it gives a strange heightening of the senses along with an unusual perception. The original effects of absinthe’s green fairy has become its blessing as well as its curse.
Absinthe has a herb with the same name, known also as wormwood. In small doses, the herb con help the clarity of the mind, stimulant and helps the digestive system, among other niceties. But, in large quantities it can be extremely toxic, leading to convulsions that resemble epilepsy.
Absinthe King of Spirits has become a brand famous because of its high thujone content. The thujone allowed in the United States or Canada is around 3 mg/kg, where Europe allows 10 mg/kg. Absinthe king of spirits is a whopping 100 mg/kg limit. The only brand having the original level of thujone is the King of Spirits Gold at 100 mg because it is produced in the Czech Republic where there are no restrictions.
There is no higher concentration of thujone in any brand in the open market or otherwise. Most brands are in the 10 mg/kg limit to meet Europe’s standards. None other comes even close, the ones done through maceration will definitely have the strongest concentrations, although the ones that have added essential woodworm oil will result just as strong.
King of Spirits Gold, has the original thujone levels that inspired some of the greatest creative geniuses of the 18th and 19th century. Such notables include Picasso, Ernest Hemmingway, Edgar Degas, Vincent Van Gogh, and the ever famous, Oscar Wilde.
The process that is used by this drink is maceration, which will transmit a bitter flavor. The bottle of .7 liters comes with a collection of original herbs. This is a variation from the original absinthe drink of the XIX century that was distilled, hence having a much lower concentration of thujone and a more palatable taste. Nevertheless, it depicts in the bottle the immortal artist Vincent Van Gogh, probably the most famous absinthe drinker of the time.
Real absinthe will generally have a subtle bitter taste, as wormwood, absinthe’s main herb is one of the most bitter plants known to man. Some commercial brands are now going for the sweeter taste. Absinthe king of spirit of course has a biter taste because of the high concentration of the herb. Also, it has a seventy percent of alcohol.
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