Lamesinthe Aux Plantes D'Absinthe

Pauly
Pauly Posts: 4,519
edited November 2009 in The Clubhouse
Oh man, my shipment just arrived.

Its gonna be a good friday nite.

Cant wait to get outta work.

I'll try not to cut my ear off :)

This is a French bottle which are suppose to be one of the better, more cleaner Absinthes from all of my research. Czech's are among the worse although very high Alcohol %.

I'll report back next week sometime :)

Pauly
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited October 2009
    If you don't report back, we'll assume that something went horribly wrong. Enjoy!


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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,997
    edited October 2009
    I've been wanting to try that stuff in general. Let me know what you think
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited October 2009
    Willow wrote: »
    I've been wanting to try that stuff in general. Let me know what you think

    I have had a few, the most beign Czech. They have a slight taste of Anise with a twist of black licorce. Its all on the preperation with cold water and sugar cubes to really enjoy it.

    Few others i have had.


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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,997
    edited October 2009
    Is there one you'd suggest to try, for a first timer?
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited October 2009
    Yeh, a diet Pepsi with some B.C. bud mixed in!

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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited October 2009
    Willow wrote: »
    Is there one you'd suggest to try, for a first timer?

    Yes.

    www.bestabsinthe.com/

    The Jade is one of theeee best IMO. If your gonna be a bear. Be a grizzly.

    BTW although it is not legal to sell the "real" stuff, it is however legal to have shipped and possess in the USA.

    Pauly

    Edit you are in Canada. Not sure they laws up there.
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited November 2009
    So that bottle is finished. Had a very strong aniseed flavor and was one of the more strong ones i have had but the buzz was great and gave me a case of the silly giggles. :)

    So my international co-workers just arrived today and they both brought me presents. I would have wished for 2 different bottles but was just pure coincidence they picked the same brand. I will not complain for free stuff :)

    Next up

    TABU (German)

    Stay tuned.....

    Pauly

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited November 2009
    Make sure you sleep face-down..LOL
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2009
    WE GOTTA TALK PAULY !!!


    SERIOUSLY



    I have always wanted to try that stuff


    I think your gonna help me do just that !!
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited November 2009
    I tried some if this stuff not too long ago.

    GrandeAbsente.jpg

    Not bad, although I can't compare it with anything else yet.
    There's another legal brand locally I'm looking to try, Philadelphia something or other....

    By the way the hallucinogenic effects of the wormwood have been basically debunked. Most of the 'hype' from absinthe was seeded by those that wanted it banned and they were successful. From what I read most of the issues were likely because some fool drank the stuff undiluted (like 138 proof) :eek::eek: like Van Gogh.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited November 2009
    Here's an interesting online forum if you want the nitty gritty.

    http://wormwoodsociety.org/
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited November 2009
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    I tried some if this stuff not too long ago.

    GrandeAbsente.jpg

    Not bad, although I can't compare it with anything else yet.
    There's another legal brand locally I'm looking to try, Philadelphia something or other....

    By the way the hallucinogenic effects of the wormwood have been basically debunked. Most of the 'hype' from absinthe was seeded by those that wanted it banned and they were successful. From what I read most of the issues were likely because some fool drank the stuff undiluted (like 138 proof) :eek::eek: like Van Gogh.



    See pics in post 4. I had some that was 92% = 184 proof. And yeah i was seeing ****...

    Other stuff you wont hallucinate. Its more of a body buzz to me. History channel had a good doc on it. Google it and will give you alot of insight.

    Bear, you can legally get the stuff imported from overseas. The US versions i have had are Garbage IMO. Lucid is a good one.

    Pauly
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited November 2009
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thujone


    Pauly
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited November 2009
    That **** will have you making out with your sister.:eek:
    Carl

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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited November 2009
    Here's what's in my liquor chest...

    lucid-absinthe-superieure.jpg
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited November 2009
    Lucid is good stuff...


    absinthe_lucid_pre_and_post_louch_2.jpg
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2009
    is it worth searching for and buying for a first timer ?
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    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited November 2009
    yeah you can get it here

    drinklucid.com


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