As someone who has tasted more then 30 different absinthes from all over the world I will put the myth to rest no it does not make you see a fairy the ones In the US are void of a key ingredient Grande wormwood its high proof herbal liquor comes in many different colors green of course red blue clear and black the absinthe experience is one not to be missed it seems to put you in a state of awareness and relaxation unlike any alchol i have ever comsumed If going to try any brand in the US i strongly suggest Lucid a french style which louches a milky white or kubler a swiss style which louches a bluish slivery white the louche does not happen in all absinthe depends how much anese is in the blend