Over rated? Or should I get me some. I live in the states.

the stuff you can get in the US is not anything like the real absinthe. It has to have VERY LOW levels of wormwood and its active thujone.

http://www.erowid.org/plants/wormwood/wormwood.shtml

You can just buy wormwood online

But protip, the whole green fairy make you hallucinate and get fucked up thing is really a myth. Its just some very strong liquor. You're not going to drink it (or smoke the wormwood) and then start talking to leprechauns. I wish, but unfortunately that's not the case.

I am pretty sure it does have additive trippy effects though doesn't it?

The Punk has a point. I've traveled a little of the world, been to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Drank the real abisithne, and trust me, you don't go balls crazy visual tripping. It just gets you really drunk, really fast, off a really small amount. I think the myth stems from stupid people not respecting what their putting into their bodies, and drinking it in a large amount really fast, which made them have sever drunken side effects. Now the wormwood will fuck with you a little, don't get me wrong, but as Punks aid, you won't be talking to leprechauns and shit.

www.originalabsinthe.com what do you guys think?

Personally sir, your best bet is to just take the money you're looking to spend and buy some cheaper liquor local to you and pocket the rest. It looks ok, maybe even completely legit, and if you're really wanting to try it, I say go for it. But don't look to be overjoyed you know what I'm saying? It's a good drink, its a strong drink, but it's nothing like the myths as before stated in the thread. The site looks legit, and you might actually get lucky.

tl/dr: If you want it, get it. Follow your gut.