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« Reply #175 on: March 31, 2008, 07:28:28 pm » |
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Thujone or no, I still get the same warm, tingly feeling after a glass and a half of Lucid as with any of the other brands I've tried, and I personally enjoy it with a little less anise.
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« Reply #176 on: April 02, 2008, 10:55:12 pm » |
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At this very second I'm drinking about three fingers worth of Hill's. I had a friend bring back a bottle from the Czech Republic 5 or so years ago. Never even bothered cracking it open until just now. Vile tasting stuff, with a kick like a mule. Cheers!
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« Reply #177 on: April 02, 2008, 11:05:06 pm » |
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Did I say a mule? Make that two mules. With a kick like this, who needs taste!
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« Reply #178 on: April 03, 2008, 05:06:42 pm » |
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At this very second I'm drinking about three fingers worth of Hill's. I had a friend bring back a bottle from the Czech Republic 5 or so years ago. Never even bothered cracking it open until just now. Vile tasting stuff, with a kick like a mule. Cheers!
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« Reply #179 on: April 03, 2008, 06:30:47 pm » |
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Heaven's no! The punch more than made up for the taste. Being acquainted with Absente, my expectations were set, but not met. That is to say, the flavour I was expecting (from having had Absente) was not the flavour I encountered. In hindsight, vile was much too strong a word.
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« Reply #180 on: April 03, 2008, 07:56:05 pm » |
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Dear Aether Pirate,
My husband one absinthe experience was with Hills. His response was to run to the sink and spit it out. His description of the taste was worse than "vile".
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« Reply #181 on: April 03, 2008, 11:29:16 pm » |
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Dear Mrs. Fahrmann,
I thank you for your reply. Was your husband experiencing it in the traditional manner?
My first glass was sans sugar. I'm wondering if a second experiment would be in order...
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« Reply #182 on: April 03, 2008, 11:54:16 pm » |
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Dear AetherPirate,
He drank it straight from the bottle (literally).
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« Reply #183 on: April 03, 2008, 11:56:40 pm » |
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« Reply #184 on: April 03, 2008, 11:58:55 pm » |
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Well, his favourite tipple is Scotch, which can be drunk from the bottle if no glass is handy. Although he puts it in a glass 99.9% of the time...
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« Reply #185 on: April 04, 2008, 12:05:04 am » |
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Drinking scotch from the bottle? Isn´t that a bit like putting a sign saying "Alcoholic" around your neck?
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« Reply #186 on: April 04, 2008, 12:06:31 am » |
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I am afraid it is rather uncouth, although I have been known to swig after too much of the sauce...
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« Reply #187 on: April 04, 2008, 12:08:19 am » |
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Dear Atterton,
congrats O Fellow Rogue Aetherlord.
Apparently, my husband learned his drinking habits in a University fraternity house. He's toned it down considerably since getting married.
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« Reply #188 on: April 07, 2008, 04:01:14 am » |
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Dear M. Aether Pirate -
For what it's worth, Hills scores a rather dismal 15 out of a possible 100 points on average tastings at Fee Verte, and other similar review sites.
Granted everyone's tastes and preferences are different, but personally, I would not use this as a barometer for fine absinthe.
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(Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes. But deserve a nice glass of absinthe. I have some Montemarte in the cabinet, if you wish.)
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« Reply #189 on: April 07, 2008, 05:10:05 am » |
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I like La Fee. It has a very strong aniseed taste. And by the way! New cocktail! Bug juice=Absinthe and Red Bull!!
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« Reply #190 on: April 11, 2008, 05:23:30 pm » |
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in hte movie moulin rouge the green fairy is brought up and in van helsing he mention absinthe....it's strange how movies do htat...mention something that really isn't needed
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« Reply #191 on: April 11, 2008, 05:27:24 pm » |
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Ah but the mill is shown burning down due to absinthe in Van Helsing.
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« Reply #192 on: April 11, 2008, 05:29:08 pm » |
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true...i don't know it's been popping up alot in movies and shows...it's a rather....rareish/older thing....it's odd to hear about it
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« Reply #193 on: April 11, 2008, 05:42:46 pm » |
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yeah, but that's what's so cool about it. The green fairy in Moulin Rouge is more to show the crazy nightlife Christian experiences in Paris, but that's probably the coolest scene in the movie.
I read a book a while ago where a group of girls went to a party and got drunk on absinthe...the book took place in the 1800s, so for those girls to do that was a big no-no. I guess absinthe really is an older thing...which makes it more steampunk ^_^
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« Reply #194 on: April 11, 2008, 05:44:33 pm » |
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I know VINTAGE!....super vintage.....
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« Reply #195 on: April 11, 2008, 05:58:27 pm » |
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My Dear Rogue Designer,
Thank you for mentioning the Fee Verte site. I quite enjoyed the links, especially the link to the Absinthe Web Shop where I found another enjoyable link labeled "Buy the Finest Modern Absinthes."
Most Respectfully,
Aether Pirate
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« Reply #196 on: April 11, 2008, 08:11:49 pm » |
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My Dear Rogue Designer,
Thank you for mentioning the Fee Verte site. I quite enjoyed the links, especially the link to the Absinthe Web Shop where I found another enjoyable link labeled "Buy the Finest Modern Absinthes."
Most Respectfully,
Aether Pirate
Dear M. Aether Pirate, I should have been more clear. I apologize. http://www.feeverte.net/ - has reviews, a buying guide, a forum, etc. The other one is domain parked and quite annoying. Cheers. |
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« Reply #197 on: April 11, 2008, 10:03:54 pm » |
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My Good Sir,
The need to apolgize is all mine, for I fear my lack of command of the English language my have led you to believe I had stated something requiring an apology, when such was not the case. Your previous post was quite the informative one, and I cannot thank you enough. Had I not recently acquired copious amounts of rum, I am fairly certain a bottle of absinthe of a higher quality than Hill's would be on its way to our aether flyer.
I Remain,
Your Most Humble and Appreciative Servant,
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« Reply #198 on: April 11, 2008, 10:06:11 pm » |
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I love the way in which so many people revere what is effectively the drink of drunks, harlots and beggars.
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« Reply #199 on: April 11, 2008, 10:16:05 pm » |
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I love the way in which so many people revere what is effectively the drink of drunks, harlots and beggars.
And poets, writers and painters.  Besides which, at current prices for a quality bottle, I don't know many drunks, harlots or beggars that would pay for that much for it. |
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