Absinthe? Where can I buy a bottle in the UK?

h4zel · 22 May 2007 at 4:01PM

..really want to buy some for my friend's birthday on Saturday but haven't a clue where to buy it from?!

I have seen it advertised on-line but I'd like to just go into a shop and buy it.. has anyone seen it for sale anywhere?

Many thanks!

aaroncaz · 22 May 2007 at 4:03PM

Wasn't that banned? Lethal stuff, so i've heard!

h4zel · 22 May 2007 at 4:06PM

...not banned anymore!

aaroncaz · 22 May 2007 at 4:10PM

h4zel wrote: »

...not banned anymore!

Isn't it!! I would never dare try it, probally keel over!!:p

h4zel · 22 May 2007 at 4:23PM

..bought it in a bar the other week.. it was a cheap night! 1 shot and I could have danced all night... I could have danced all night.. I could have danced, danced, danced all night!!!

..think you get the picture!!

[Deleted User] · 22 May 2007 at 4:47PM

I've seen it for sale in supermarkets before, but it wasn't the 75% stuff you get abroad. Maybe a specialist off license

C_Ronaldo · 22 May 2007 at 4:50PM

saisnburys sell it not sure about the others, depends what percentage your after

billylows · 22 May 2007 at 4:57PM

If you are in London the Off Licence at the bottom of Old Compton Street sells lots of brands

azjh77 · 22 May 2007 at 5:00PM

I've seen it in Asda

mrbadexample · 22 May 2007 at 6:21PM

It might help if you tell us where you are.

It's a long shot, but if you happen to be in York, I've bought the Bulgarian Hapsburg Absinthe

(85% :eek:) from Beer-Ritz in Goodramgate YO1 7LS. It was £50 for a ½ litre bottle, but did get three of us quite drunk. :beer:

Edit: This is the proper top-quality job, so is a little on the pricey side, but well worth it.

h4zel · 22 May 2007 at 6:26PM

I'm in Northampton

Absinthe? Where can I buy a bottle in the UK?

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