I've drank absinthe before and it really isn't all that it's made out to be. problem is that the proof is so high (140 abouts) that if you drink to much of it you get to drunk for any of the psycho-effects to become apparent. I went into it thinking that drinking it would be like eating shrooms or acid, but isn't really like either, but fun none the less. Flounder is right, 2 or 3 shots over some sugar will do nicely. I'll drink some with you guys anytime!!