Vintage Liqueurs? - Page 3

lashbear · 08-04-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

I strongly recommend this article:

H/T @Maddow

Thank you for that article, Andrew !!

I remember the Two Fat Ladies adhering strictly to the:
One of Sour
Two of Sweet
Three of Strong and
Four of weak

formula when concocting their Rum Punch for Christmas.

You've also inspired me to run out and buy the ingredients to make:
Whiskey sour
Rusty Nail
Sidecar

All of which Stoat and I love.

Once I've finished making dinner I will allow us to have an indulgence.

Oh, and to make sure I'm still on topic, I didn't see any Fiore D'Alpe or similar when up at our Dan Murphys (the booze chain with the largest choice in Australia)

Snowflake · 08-04-2009, 08:04 AM

Well, so far I've come up empty handed. As NA pointed out, and several liquor stores have confirmed, this appears not to be exported to America any longer. That said, a friend of a friend of mine does, in fact, have a bottle of the stuff (they acquired it in the Virgin Islands) and declare it to be delightful.

I've sent out feelers to a couple of people I know who do travel to Italy with some regularity. Not losing hope, yet.

Who knows, perhaps BtD comes through in a pinch!

BarTopDancer · 08-04-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

Who knows, perhaps BtD comes through in a pinch!

My mom said she'd stop by the Liquor Commission and see if they have it and how much it is. She is there until the end of August so I'm not sure exactly when she'll go, but she'll go.

BarTopDancer · 08-10-2009, 05:57 PM

Is this it?

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Fior D'Alpe , Flora Alpina (23 to 28% alc./vol.)
Is a spice and herb flavored liqueur. It is made with alpine flowers, edelweiss, herbs, spices, sugar and alcohol. It is over sweetened so that the excess sugar readily forms crystals in the bottle. It is red, orange or yellow and is produced in Italy and other european countries. Best enjoyed straight up, on the rocks and in cocktails. Blends well with fruit juices, dairy products, club soda, vodka, dry gin, brandy and rum.

Snowflake · 08-10-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Is this it?

Yes, as far as I know, find some?

BarTopDancer · 08-10-2009, 10:05 PM

She sent me a link or verification and will check if the Liquor Commission carries it and how much it is. She is in a very small town; if they don't have it she will have my cousin check or she'll check the Liquor Commission in Halifax before she heads home.

Snowflake · 08-11-2009, 08:21 AM

BtD you and your Mom as awesomeness personified! Thank you for all your efforts!

BarTopDancer · 08-15-2009, 05:45 PM

Bad news...

The Liquor Commission in Yarmouth (the town my mom is in) doesn't carry it. She called the one in Halifax and left a message but they haven't called her back. She is going to ask my cousin to look when he goes back to Halifax tomorrow.

I'll ask her if she has time to check the Duty Free store in the Halifax airport too.

BarTopDancer · 08-17-2009, 11:14 AM

More bad news...

They don't carry it in Halifax and the Liquor Commission doesn't think they carry it anywhere in Canada.

Sorry!!!

Snowflake · 08-17-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

More bad news...

They don't carry it in Halifax and the Liquor Commission doesn't think they carry it anywhere in Canada.

Sorry!!!

Hey! You tried! I appreciate all the help! I suspect the only option is Italy, if it is still made there. Hmmm, cheap fares?......

Actually, I've got 2 friends going to Italy soon and they are going to continue the search.

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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Well, so far I've come up empty handed. As NA pointed out, and several liquor stores have confirmed, this appears not to be exported to America any longer. That said, a friend of a friend of mine does, in fact, have a bottle of the stuff (they acquired it in the Virgin Islands) and declare it to be delightful. I've sent out feelers to a couple of people I know who do travel to Italy with some regularity. Not losing hope, yet. Who knows, perhaps BtD comes through in a pinch!
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	She sent me a link or verification and will check if the Liquor Commission carries it and how much it is. She is in a very small town; if they don't have it she will have my cousin check or she'll check the Liquor Commission in Halifax before she heads home. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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08-11-2009, 08:21 AM	#27
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	BtD you and your Mom as awesomeness personified! Thank you for all your efforts!
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08-15-2009, 05:45 PM	#28
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Bad news... The Liquor Commission in Yarmouth (the town my mom is in) doesn't carry it. She called the one in Halifax and left a message but they haven't called her back. She is going to ask my cousin to look when he goes back to Halifax tomorrow. I'll ask her if she has time to check the Duty Free store in the Halifax airport too. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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08-17-2009, 11:14 AM	#29
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	More bad news... They don't carry it in Halifax and the Liquor Commission doesn't think they carry it anywhere in Canada. Sorry!!! __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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