On 2014-01-01, White Spirit > wrote:

> I wouldn't say so and nor does any serious absinthe drinker I know of.

Of course not. Doesn't jive with the myth.

> Authenticity is very important. I wouldn't buy a fake Zippo lighter,
> for example.

Again with the mythology. Park lighters (defunct) were made in
Murphreesboro TN (I once lived there). Looked/worked exactly like a
Zippo, but case was aluminum instead of steel. Except for the metal,
almost identical construction, exact same windproofness, exact same
guarantee. Yet, while Zippos were going for $8-$10, Park lighters
cost a buck. Where they durable? See for yourself. Plenty of 'em on
ebay.

nb