What is Absinthe, banned in the U.S. since 1912?
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A clear spirit, smoky in flavor, produced from agave plant
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A brandy based herbal liquor derived from a recipe that was developed by French monks in sweden in 1510
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A grain- or - potato based spirit flavored with caraway seeds
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An anise-flavored spirit containing Artemisia absinthium, or wormwood
Absinthe is historically an anise-flavored spirit derived from botanical ingredients including Artemisia absinthium (wormwood), which gives it its name. It was banned in the US and many European countries in the early 1900s due to concerns about thujone (a compound in wormwood) causing hallucinations and madness, though modern science suggests these fears were exaggerated. Options A, B, and C describe other spirits: A is tequila/mezcal, B appears to be a description of Chartreuse or similar herbal liqueur, and C is aquavit.