I believe that there are only two countries in the world that still produce real absinthe
The stuff you can find in the US is fako!
I had real absinthe once, several months ago. I went to a party and they had it there. My buddy offered me a shot, I was a little nervous but wnated to try it. 20 mins later, I didn't feel anything especial so I took another shot, then shot gunned some beers. I got cranked off my ass. I have vague memories of dancing in the middle of the living room with two fat chicks that would give Hammy 3" wood. I would liek to try it again, but not drink and jsut try to experience it by itself. Definately don't drive if you're gonna do it.