Considering its antiquity, it is surprising that alcohol can still stimulate controversy about its social role. Historical study of the alcohol scare in this case the absinthe paranoia of the 19th ...

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As with every variety of alcoholic spirit, it should hardly come as a surprise that absinthe has its own national holiday. With an entire day dedicated to the infamous green beverage that was banned ...

Absinthe – that high-proof spirit with the mysterious lore and liquorice taste people either love or detest. It’s gotten easier to love, though, with distillers making high-quality versions ever since ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The ban on absinthe in 1915 paved the way for the rise of pastis, a beloved French aperitif that remains a cultural icon today.

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