Hausgemacht absinthe
On October 07, 2007 in Absinthe recipes
German for homemade (often abbreviated HG), also called clandestine, hausgemacht absinthe is home-distilled by hobbyists and thus illegal in most countries.Mainly for personal use and not for sale, clandestine absinthe is produced in small quantities allowing experienced distillers to select the best herbs and fine-tune each batch. Clandestine production got a major boost after the ban of absinthe when small producers went underground, especially in Switzerland. Although the Swiss produced both vertes and blanches before the ban, clear absinthe (known as La Bleue) became popular as it was easier to hide. Though the Swiss ban was recently lifted, many clandestine distillers have yet to become legal; the authorities believe high taxes on alcohol and the mystique of being underground has kept many from seeking a license. Those that have become legal often still use the “clandestine” moniker on their products. HG absinthe should not be confused with absinthe kits.
Source: wikipedia.org