Poll results, Top ten ranked brands popular in the WS |
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Poll results, Top ten ranked brands popular in the WS |
 Jun 28 2006, 02:26 PM
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 Member  Group: Absinthiste Posts: 481 Joined: 17-June 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 664  |
OK, as was stipulated, this was for my amusement and should be viewed without any seriousness whatsoever, but....here is the list of the ten most popular absinthes in order of popularity - more or less.
#1 Edouard #2 Eichelberger Verte 68 #3 Clandestine la Bleue #4 Verte Suisse #5 Nouvelle-Orléans #6 Kübler 53 #7 La Petite by rank and Montmartre by overall hits #8 Montmartre #9 Segarra 45 by rank, tied with Un Emile 68 by overall hits #10 François Guy Just a few notes: Scoring was done for each rank (1-10) separately. First place multiplied number of votes per brand at that rank by 10 (top rank) plus 1 point per hit/vote at any rank. So Edouard got 6 votes for 1st place x 10 + 11 hits/votes overall = 72. For second place, same system x 9 (2nd rank) instead of 10, and so on. #s 1-3 are the most accurate since everyone voted for at least that many, whereas #s 7-10 are the least accurate since fewer of you voted that many brands. This could hardly be less scientific since different brands were tried by different people and maybe a few low rankers were great, but just less known/less acquired. That said, it does make for a great list of absinthes to acquire in a majority order of preference. To download and see my score sheet (MS Word) and the data spreadsheet (MS Excel) click here. I could not figure out how to put HGs in the equation, though the fervent loyalty and boosterism they received was enlightening. --Doc. -------------------- Fledermaus means inflatable mouse.
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Jun 28 2006, 03:01 PM
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 Another friendly drunk Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,174 Joined: 8-October 05 From: Sterling, Va. Member No.: 196 |
Good work, Doc!
I like your system; simple and logical, although I am suprised the Guy made it. I guess Hiram could not vote twice :P -------------------- It's not whether the glass is half empty or half full, it's whether you are pouring or drinking.
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Jun 28 2006, 03:16 PM
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 Bo-nana Fana Fo-Frooks Group: Absinthiste Posts: 2,436 Joined: 1-August 05 From: NYC by way of NOLA Member No.: 143 |
I bow in awe to anyone who can do this kind of figuring. I can't add seven plus five without counting on my fingers.
Thank you, Doc. This should be particularly helpful to newcomers. |
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Jun 28 2006, 03:52 PM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 431 Joined: 27-May 06 From: Isle of Loosey, CA Member No.: 655 |
If you could add 7 and 5 on your fingers, you could have a lucrative job as a circus freak.
-------------------- Lizard licks his eyeball. -- Burt Bacharach
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Jun 28 2006, 04:14 PM
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Bo-nana Fana Fo-Frooks Group: Absinthiste Posts: 2,436 Joined: 1-August 05 From: NYC by way of NOLA Member No.: 143 |
I audition every year, but no circus will have me. Isn't that tragic?
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Jun 28 2006, 04:17 PM
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Member Group: Absinthiste Posts: 481 Joined: 17-June 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 664 |
QUOTE (Jane Avril @ Jun 28 2006, 04:52 PM) If you could add 7 and 5 on your fingers, you could have a lucrative job as a circus freak.  If only I had seven fingers on one hand.  Sigh. --Doc -------------------- Fledermaus means inflatable mouse.
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Jun 28 2006, 04:43 PM
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Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 431 Joined: 27-May 06 From: Isle of Loosey, CA Member No.: 655 |
QUOTE (Brooks @ Jun 28 2006, 05:14 PM) I audition every year, but no circus will have me. Isn't that tragic? Is it possble that the reason you can't count 7 and 5 is because you have 12 fingers on one hand? You could be too freakish. Not knowing you personally, I really can't and won't judge you. Never been one to make snap judgments. Can you snap? -------------------- Lizard licks his eyeball. -- Burt Bacharach
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Jun 28 2006, 05:39 PM
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 Mumbler Group: Absintheur Posts: 3,243 Joined: 27-October 05 From: Sherman's ashtray Member No.: 234 |
1-6 looks just as I would've guessed, even though I've only tasted 4 of them. Could easily be a top 5 list, with the Monty creeping in as a 'spoiler' for some.
-------------------- "I really like depriving myself of things. It's fun! Very monastic." - Kosmo
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Jun 28 2006, 06:38 PM
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 Exigez le mot Turkey Group: Absintheur Posts: 2,014 Joined: 16-October 05 From: San Francisco Member No.: 209 |
-------------------- "I'm always amused when a member incorporates a quote from another member into their signature." - fpb
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Jun 28 2006, 06:41 PM
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Mumbler Group: Absintheur Posts: 3,243 Joined: 27-October 05 From: Sherman's ashtray Member No.: 234 |
Somewhow, I think this thread will end up with communion wafers being posted.
-------------------- "I really like depriving myself of things. It's fun! Very monastic." - Kosmo
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Jun 28 2006, 07:15 PM
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 Member Group: Absinthiste Posts: 211 Joined: 17-May 05 From: Group W Bench (Richland) Member No.: 126 |
Blast from the past. From April '05:
1. Jade Suisse Verte 65 2. Jade Edouard 72 3. Jade Nouvelle-Orléans 68 4. Suisse La Bleue Clandestine 53 5. Kübler 53 6. Blanche de Fougerolles 74 7. Verte de Fougerolles 72 8. Montmarte 65 9. Un Emile Sapin 68 10. Segarra Absenta 45 The Eddie, Clandestine and Montmartre were then relatively new. |
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Jun 29 2006, 05:58 AM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 474 Joined: 30-November 05 From: The Frozen Tundra Member No.: 318 |
I'm surprised to see the Montmartre ranked so low.
-------------------- Walking the ocean
Any time I take the notion |
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Jun 29 2006, 06:31 AM
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 a.k.a. Shabba Group: Advisory Board Posts: 8,982 Joined: 18-June 06 From: South Riding, VA Member No.: 669 |
Wait a minute...where is Sebor? :D
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Jun 29 2006, 08:13 AM
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Member Group: Absinthiste Posts: 481 Joined: 17-June 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 664 |
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! ....Sebor!
-------------------- Fledermaus means inflatable mouse.
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Jun 29 2006, 09:10 AM
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 Dr. Valentin Magnan wannabe Group: Absinthiste Posts: 2,343 Joined: 28-November 04 From: Montana Member No.: 43 |
Why is this in the Newcommer intro's section? I move it be moved.
but not to the FAQ's or no one will read it. -------------------- Litany against fear of Absinthe - I must not fear Absinthe. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my Absinthe. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the Absinthe has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
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Jun 29 2006, 10:31 AM
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Member Group: Absinthiste Posts: 481 Joined: 17-June 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 664 |
It in de newcomber sextion becows I been bury bury bad. And I second the motion! --Doc.
-------------------- Fledermaus means inflatable mouse.
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Jun 29 2006, 01:37 PM
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a.k.a. Shabba Group: Advisory Board Posts: 8,982 Joined: 18-June 06 From: South Riding, VA Member No.: 669 |
I would move to have a poll of the WORST absinthes, but I think I would know what to expect. Although I am intrigued as to whether anyone would mention the Mango Absinthe, because that would mean someone would have actually bought it...
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Jul 4 2006, 11:20 AM
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Exigez le mot Turkey Group: Absintheur Posts: 2,014 Joined: 16-October 05 From: San Francisco Member No.: 209 |
Amazingly, the world's worst absinthe and the world's most expensive are one and the same. ( Logan Fils)
Likewise the world's second most expensive and second worst.( Segara 68 ) And King o'Spirits Gold is nearly the world's third most expensive absinthe... -------------------- "I'm always amused when a member incorporates a quote from another member into their signature." - fpb
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Jul 4 2006, 12:24 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absinthiste Posts: 1,052 Joined: 18-November 04 From: Salem, Oregon Member No.: 23 |
I thought Logan Filth was supposed to be less horrifying than KOS.
-------------------- bacon's great, but i'm more of a sausage eater. - CG
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Jul 4 2006, 02:09 PM
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 Nobodaddy's sweetheart Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,208 Joined: 21-March 06 From: 40° 48′ 35.53″ N, 96° 40′ 31.24″ W Member No.: 582 |
QUOTE (Shabba53 @ Jun 29 2006, 04:37 PM) I would move to have a poll of the WORST absinthes, but I think I would know what to expect. Although I am intrigued as to whether anyone would mention the Mango Absinthe, because that would mean someone would have actually bought it... If there are more than ten Czech absinths, then you couldn't do a top ten. :P
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Jul 4 2006, 05:00 PM
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 Proprietaire Group: Root Admin Posts: 9,589 Joined: 18-September 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 1 |
Logan is definitely more drinkable than Staroplzenecky or Elixier, which are actually foul. Logan is merely substandard; I've had worse HGs.
I've never had KoS. If anyone wants to send me a sample, please do. I'm serious. That goes for any other Czech Drek gathering dust. I'm willing to take one for the team in the name of research. -------------------- New here? READ THIS FIRST. Before you ask any questions, also please read the answers to Frequently Asked Questions and use the search function on the forums and the main site; then introduce yourself in Newcomer's Introductions. If you enjoy the Wormwood Society site and forums and feel they are a worthy cause, please consider a purchasing a subscription.
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Jul 4 2006, 06:00 PM
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a.k.a. Shabba Group: Advisory Board Posts: 8,982 Joined: 18-June 06 From: South Riding, VA Member No.: 669 |
Bought a Czechsinthe in the Yucatan last year. It's just called Absinth. It's pictured in my 'show off your gear' pics.
Probably the worst absinthes I've EVER tried. And that includes Staro and Absinthe Original. However, I hear that BTDoyle was able to finish off the bottle with his brother in one evening... To his credit though, I think he used it as a mixer. He's a better man than I... -------------------- New blog: Rantings of a DC Gourmand.
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Jul 4 2006, 06:40 PM
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Proprietaire Group: Root Admin Posts: 9,589 Joined: 18-September 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 1 |
QUOTE (Shabba53 @ Jul 4 2006, 07:00 PM) However, I hear that BTDoyle was able to finish off the bottle with his brother in one evening... He's a bitter man than I... Who wouldn't be after a whole bottle of that crap? -------------------- New here? READ THIS FIRST. Before you ask any questions, also please read the answers to Frequently Asked Questions and use the search function on the forums and the main site; then introduce yourself in Newcomer's Introductions. If you enjoy the Wormwood Society site and forums and feel they are a worthy cause, please consider a purchasing a subscription.
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Jul 4 2006, 06:49 PM
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Member Group: Absinthiste Posts: 481 Joined: 17-June 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 664 |
Ach! Changing quotes! M'god man, therein lies the path to MADNESS!
Otherwise, I'm with Hiram. I'll try any designated awful absinthe and try to see what they were going for. I'll try to see any balance. I'll try to see the relative value of one versus another. I'll try not to throw up. Sometimes throwing up is the best thing. -------------------- Fledermaus means inflatable mouse.
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Jul 4 2006, 07:19 PM
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 Insufferable Beer Snob Group: Absinthiste Posts: 11,424 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 9 |
QUOTE (TrainerAZ @ Jul 4 2006, 01:24 PM) I thought Logan Filth was supposed to be less horrifying than KOS. It is. KOS may be the King, but Elixier is the Emperor of I Scream, with Strzopzlenznzsznlckkkky the Prince Reject. -------------------- "Absinthe, on the other hand, is like an aged transvestite down the block who inexplicably manages to steal a new pair of knickers from someone's clothesline each morning."
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Jul 5 2006, 02:48 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 503 Joined: 30-November 05 Member No.: 316 |
I still like Verte de Fougerelles now and then, not much of a louche but I like the complexity.
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Jul 5 2006, 04:25 AM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 199 Joined: 30-June 06 From: Medford, MA Member No.: 693 |
Yeah, we at InAbsinthia are going to be trying out some of the Czech and other lower ranking ones. As mentioned, I think you have to try out ones from the entire spectrum, if you want to get a reasonably educated palate. Admittedly, it's an expensive lesson, but I thnk we need to sip one and scream "Dragon Spit!" to get a real appreciation for Nouveau-Orleans (our current fav).
So yeah, I'd love to see a "bottom of the barrel" poll too. -------------------- all the green children pine for you
they learned all your secrets and made up your mind for you although they were unkind to you all the green children pine for you. -- Winterpills, "a benediction" |
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Jul 5 2006, 04:35 AM
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 Poseur, Third Class Group: Advisory Board Posts: 7,632 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Slap in the middle of Oklahoma Member No.: 447 |
KoS was about my third absinth. I want NO more. Don't want it near the house even if it is to be used as an insecticide. It was the most vile absinth I have tried. It isn't the most horrible thing I've tried but it's right up there or down there. It sucketh greatly.
I sugar coated that for your protection. 
-------------------- I read somewhere that Oklahoma is just a small town in north Texas. Hmmm!
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Jul 5 2006, 07:35 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 526 Joined: 4-January 05 From: The Planet Irken Member No.: 81 |
I've had some horrendously nauseating liqueurs. Not only would I rate KOS as the worst absinthe, I'd rate it as the 2nd most nastiest liquor on the planet, surpassed in awfulness only by a Chinese sorghum liquor called Wu Liang Ye, which tastes like horse shit smells. I've had homemade Slivovic from Bosnia that tasted and smelled remarkably like nail polish remover, and that was more drinkable than King of Spirits. Logan Fils is pretty horrifying though, tastes like cedar mixed with mop water, gym socks and grappa. One sip and both the verte and the blanche went in the toilet.
-------------------- I like to torture my plants by watering them with ice cubes.---Steven Wright
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Jul 5 2006, 09:13 AM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 429 Joined: 17-March 06 From: Boechout, Belgium Member No.: 570 |
QUOTE (Gatsby @ Jul 5 2006, 05:35 PM) I've had some horrendously nauseating liqueurs. Not only would I rate KOS as the worst absinthe, No, no -- hard to believe, but Zelena Musa *is* actually worse. |
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