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What high quality spirit do you think would pair best with this kit?

Verified reply from Melody

The makers recommend pairing it with neutral grain spirits with an ABV over 150. Everclear 153 – 190 or Gem Clear 190 Vodka would make great infusions!

How long can I expect this to keep for before expiry?

Verified reply from Melody

Thanks for your question! It has a shelf life of 24 months, but we guarantee shipping it at least 3 months before its expiration date.

So can the Refill package be used to make absinthe without the "hardware" supplied with the full absinthe kit, i i.e. Can i I just purchase the refill kit and use my own bottle and glassware? Does the end product degrade with time is not consumed immediately?

Verified reply from Alice

You can buy just the refill if you prefer. However, this will not include the directions (just the infusion spices). The end product infusion should not degrade the alcohol or shorten its shelf life.

Can I substitute Everclear with something else? It's illegal in my state

Verified reply from Brandon

Yes, you can use any high proof neutral grain alcohol.

I live on a farm and do a lot of canning and processing. I have everything listed in the kit except for the items in the refill kit (herbs) and instructions. Does the refill kit come with the instructions?

Verified reply from Anisa

Yes, the refill kit comes with instructions.

Does it give you illusions like the real thing?

Verified reply from Marisa

No--but neither does the real thing. We asked makers Ryan and Melanie Belshee, who answered, "Our Absinthe Kit makes a spirit that will create the same effect as any other absinthe. In early 2000 it was determined that absinthe doesn't cause hallucinations and that is why the ban was lifted after almost 100 years of being illegal. Our absinthe blend does contain wormwood, which is the ingredient that many people think can make you see things." But it doesn't make you see things, unless, of course, they are really there. (Note that this is not distilled absinthe - that wouldn't be possible to make at home without lots of expensive and space-hogging equipment.)

Since this is a gift I would like to include the Everclear but what size bottle should I include? Thanks!

Verified reply from Marisa

2 cups of Everclear go into each batch of absinthe, so buy accordingly.

Does this product come with wormwood??

Verified reply from Nichole

Yes, the wormwood can be found within the tea bag inside Vial #2.

How can you make absinthe in only 26 hours? Do you have to heat it?

Verified reply from Marisa

With this kit, you are not distilling alcohol. You're infusing the botanicals into a high-proof neutral alcohol that you've bought, which is a much faster process. If you infuse them for too long, the resulting absinthe will be way too bitter. Heat is not required.

Hello! I desperately want to get this for my boyfriend for christmas but have just been told that you are out of stock. I'm going to receive an email when they are back in stock but I'd like to know when that would be. Would it be before christmas? because if so I'll wait but if not I need to find something else. Thank you!

Verified reply from Martin

We can't say for sure when this item will be back in stock, but this is a popular item and we replenish its stock often. As alternatives, we also have the Homemade Gin Kit (http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/homemade-gin-kit) and the Coffee Liqueur Making Kit (http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/coffee-liqueur-making-kit). Both are great for anyone who's interested in experimenting with their own infused liquors.