from Bitt's Absynth link -- almost no one ever drinks this liqueur neat, save for a few show-offs.

D'oh - screwed up at the first hirdle.

It tastes of anise (think double distilled Pernod here)
It has a high alcohol content (the one in our drinks cabinet is 70% - YES 70% or 140 proof)
You're psychologically prepared to be be mentally expanded before drinking it

No wonder it makes you talk crap for hours

....and blitz, that is a MAD link,.... "Tequila flavoured candy, WITH WORM" - WTF??