Mansinthe
Mansinthe is the signature brand of absinthe developed by Marilyn Manson. In contradiction to popular belief Mansinthe does contain wormwood, there is no 'sans wormwood version. It was in non-consecutive development for two years before it's launch on August 25, 2007. It is a distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the medicinal plant Artemisia absinthium, also called grand wormwood. Like all conventional brands of absinthe, Mansinthe is not bottled with added sugar and is, therefore, classified as a liquor or spirit, and not a liqueur. A standard bottle contains a 66.6% alcohol volume, while the Prototype 35 bottle contains a 68% alcohol volume.
Mansinthe is typically green by natural colors and without any artificial ingredients. It originates from Switzerland, and is like absinthe, an elixir or tincture. Conventional absinthe is better known for its popularity in late 19th and early 20th century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers whose romantic associations with the drink still linger in popular culture. At the height of this popularity, absinthe was portrayed as a dangerously addictive, psychoactive drug; the chemical thujone was blamed for most of its deleterious effects. By 1915, it was banned in a number of European countries and the United States. Even though it was vilified, no evidence shows it to be any more dangerous or psychoactive than ordinary alcohol. A modern absinthe revival began in the 1990s, as countries in the European Union began to reauthorize its manufacture and sale. Because Mansinthe does not contain traces of wormwood, it is certainly authorized for purchase and consumption in the United States, and most other countries that have strict laws regarding products containing the substance.
Availability
Pre-release
80 limited edition numbered bottles of Mansinthe were made available from the Gallery Schenk in Cologne, Germany. Of the 80 bottles, a small portion had been autographed; the prices of 300 euros unsigned and 500 euros signed reflect these short production numbers. The Prototype version numbered 35 with an alcohol content of 68% has been available for 30 euros through Markus Lion Distribution. The Gallery Schenk can be contacted by this number: +49 221-925-0901.
Official release
On August 25, 2007, Mansinthe was officially released, according to it's official website Mansinthe.com. The drink can be purchased on several online shops throughout Europe.
Trivia
- The label on the bottle features one of Marilyn Manson's paintings, When I Get Old.
