> why specifically absinthe triggered the panic Classism and moral panic. In the 19th century, it was a poor man's liquor. Jean Lanfray's drunken murder suicid

> why specifically absinthe triggered the panic Classism and moral panic. In the 19th century, it was a poor man's liquor. Jean Lanfray's drunken murder suicide of his wife also played a massive role in that. This was also the era of a very active and prominent temperance movement, as women were often at the mercy of alcoholic husbands and had few options for legal recourse. You'll find similar temperance movements today in India, Thailand, Vietnam, and other developing countries. > If anything, tequila has way more of an effect on poor judgment Never understood that stereotype either. I love drinking Mezcal neat and that's basically aged and smokey Tequila (yes ik this is a massive simplification). The only poor judgement it induced was me spending a ridiculous amount on niche Mezcals plus the occasional trip to Oaxaca.