Pernod is the name of the drink that was popular in France. Had the basic ingredients as the Absinthe.Depending on the state, but yes it is generally legal now to sell in the US, however with a upper limit on the Thojone content which is the substance that supposedly 'releases the green fairy' (hallucinant) .
I'm ok with slow and safe.With alcohol stoves, I just stay away from pressurized types. Even capillary types aren't worth the effort, IMO. So it's 2-3 minutes faster than a wicker? So what?
This one is sweet:
http://www.woodgaz-stove.com/starlyte-stove.php