Absinthe?

Moonliner · 12-13-2009, 11:14 PM

I'm Christmas shopping for my brother and I'm curious, what do you all think of Absinthe now that the "real" stuff is available?

Somehow booze with a reptuation of having a psychotropic effect seems perfect for him even if the effect is largely overstated.

Is Absinthe any good? Is Lucid a good brand? Is it better if you do the sugar cube/Ice Water thing or some other way?

Gemini Cricket · 12-13-2009, 11:20 PM

I'd like to try it.

Deebs · 12-13-2009, 11:21 PM

I'd drink it.

€uroMeinke · 12-13-2009, 11:43 PM

I've found this is the best site for rating Absinthe.

I have some Kuber at the moment which is quite tasty but clear/white so it looses the "green fairy" appeal.

A lot depends on how you feel about the licorice taste of many absinthes, while the good one's get more herbal flavorings, the licorice is a prdominant taste which makes some people dismiss it right away.

While some say the sugar is unnecessary for contemporary absinthes, I confess I love the ritual associated with the drink - it's own tea ceremony - besides it's easy to pick up the spoons these days - I found them at Bevmo.

I am still looking for the glassware though.

3894 · 12-14-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I am still looking for the glassware though.

I knew you'd be a conoisseur!

OP, if you're looking for go-with reading for a bottle of absinthe, Baudelaire is it.

lashbear · 12-14-2009, 05:35 AM

and don't forget the old adage: Absinthe makes the tart grow fonder.

Gemini Cricket · 12-14-2009, 07:43 AM

"I'm the green fairy!"

Alex · 12-14-2009, 08:37 AM

Tried it once at a post-wedding party in Vegas. Absolutely vile tasting.

I could be wrong, but nobody at the party seemed to actually like it for itself but rather simply because it was somehow daring to be drinking it. But maybe I was being overly cynical (I don't like licorice so it was no surprise I didn't like the taste of it).

Capt Jack · 12-14-2009, 09:29 AM

€uro served me up my first Absinthe not all that long ago and I absolutely loved it. However, it should be noted that I am a huge fan of that black licorice flavor, so that I think went hand in hand with it.

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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I'd like to try it.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I've found this is the best site for rating Absinthe. I have some Kuber at the moment which is quite tasty but clear/white so it looses the "green fairy" appeal. A lot depends on how you feel about the licorice taste of many absinthes, while the good one's get more herbal flavorings, the licorice is a prdominant taste which makes some people dismiss it right away. While some say the sugar is unnecessary for contemporary absinthes, I confess I love the ritual associated with the drink - it's own tea ceremony - besides it's easy to pick up the spoons these days - I found them at Bevmo. I am still looking for the glassware though. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	and don't forget the old adage: Absinthe makes the tart grow fonder. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Tried it once at a post-wedding party in Vegas. Absolutely vile tasting. I could be wrong, but nobody at the party seemed to actually like it for itself but rather simply because it was somehow daring to be drinking it. But maybe I was being overly cynical (I don't like licorice so it was no surprise I didn't like the taste of it).
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	€uro served me up my first Absinthe not all that long ago and I absolutely loved it. However, it should be noted that I am a huge fan of that black licorice flavor, so that I think went hand in hand with it. __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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