Obsello Absenta, now at FSC |
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 Jun 13 2008, 11:42 AM
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 Member  Group: Absintheur Posts: 170 Joined: 18-March 08 From: out West, by God! Member No.: 1,921  |
I got the email from Albert at the Spirits Corner today saying that he is now selling Obsello. I had not heard of this one, and did a brief search through the forums. There is not much mention of it, but it looks to be coming USward. In the meantime, all you rich people can go buy lots of bottles of this stuff and tell me how it tastes. The wiki article suggests it has a different anise in it, know anything about that?
I live through you, so discuss this product for me. This post has been edited by Hiram: Jun 17 2008, 07:41 PM
Reason for edit: Correct typo in title.
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Jun 13 2008, 11:52 AM
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 Mon nom est T73 Group: Advisory Board Posts: 8,331 Joined: 3-January 06 From: Montana Member No.: 371 |
QUOTE The product is made using only whole herbs and contains no artificial flavoring, or coloring agents. The description is cool and a review at our friend Hartsmar's Absinthe.SE is even more promising. I hope it becomes available here at only $34.80 a bottle! -------------------- "Theatre is like a tantalizing stew but if you spill it, it won't stain your pants."
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Jun 13 2008, 12:44 PM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 355 Joined: 16-January 06 From: Fountain Valley, CA Member No.: 414 |
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Jun 13 2008, 02:42 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 762 Joined: 23-April 08 From: Natchez, MS Member No.: 1,988 |
Sounds promising.
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Jun 13 2008, 02:51 PM
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 a.k.a. Shabba Group: Advisory Board Posts: 8,124 Joined: 18-June 06 From: South Riding, VA Member No.: 669 |
I was looking forward to trying this as soon as I read the original discussion. Hope to see it soon, and I hope it ends up being decent.
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Jun 15 2008, 05:16 PM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 243 Joined: 18-February 08 From: Chasing the (green)Jersey Devil through the pinelands of Jersey Member No.: 1,862 |
I can't wait. Between all the new and pending releases and our pal DP's promising endeavor, the future looks good.
-------------------- "Oh wad a gif the gif he gie us to see ourselves as others see us" -Robert Burns
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Jun 15 2008, 07:37 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,409 Joined: 20-March 08 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 1,927 |
Their FAQ is well written and from what I can tell, accurate.
http://obsello.com/obsello.html Real nice website too, although obviously in the world of beverages this doesn't mean much. Only concerning item is that it's rather low in alcohol percentage (50%). --------------------  |
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Jun 15 2008, 10:15 PM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 493 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Northern California Member No.: 1,621 |
Wow, that website of theirs makes me feel like I'm about to sit down at a baccarat table with 007.
They also play a different background song every time you visit the site. -------------------- "A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Helfrich verte" - Anthony Hopkinns
"Leave the gun. Take the Rossoni" - Peter Clemenzza "Give me wormwood, or give me death!" - Patrick Henrry "I find your lack of louche....disturbing" - James Earl Jjones "No maceration without distillation!" - Reverend Jonathan Mayhhew "It is by absinthe alone I set my mind in motion" - Frank Herrbert |
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Jun 16 2008, 04:47 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 516 Joined: 9-March 08 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 1,895 |
Ooh, I love the website, bottle artwork, and the spoon is beautiful. Good to see some more modern absinthania that's made with taste.
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Jun 16 2008, 04:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 762 Joined: 23-April 08 From: Natchez, MS Member No.: 1,988 |
The site crashes Firefox 3.0 beta 5, so I can't look at it yet.
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Jun 16 2008, 05:09 PM
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 "historical joie de vivre" -Marlow  Group: Bronze Member Posts: 717 Joined: 17-January 08 From: Southern Maine, the land of Stephen King and Lobsters Member No.: 1,809 |
Hmm, what is a "respectable amount of Thujone" as they put it?
I do dig the javascript though, and the spoon is mighty pretty. Too bad the holes are so big; half your sugar cube will end up at the bottom of your drink for sure! Nevertheless, I like the curved handle. -------------------- The basic tools of the absintheur are essentially a spoon, glass, sugar cube, chilled water, and absinthe. None of the other objects are actually necessary to prepare the drink, but they are imperative for instigating a type of visual hypnosis and bringing richness to the ceremony.
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Jun 16 2008, 05:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 516 Joined: 9-March 08 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 1,895 |
Yes, that thujone comment is the only turnoff.
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Jun 16 2008, 05:46 PM
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a.k.a. Shabba Group: Advisory Board Posts: 8,124 Joined: 18-June 06 From: South Riding, VA Member No.: 669 |
In the F A Q, they say it's 10 ppm.
I still don't get why they decide to mention it at all. Well, I guess I do. But creating more market by propogating the myth aint cool, even if on other parts of the site they make specific mention of how absinthe isn't any different than other alcohols, and that it won't make you crazy or see things. 
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Jun 16 2008, 07:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,409 Joined: 20-March 08 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 1,927 |
The flowy menus and cool soundtracks are really quite mesmerizing, big kudos to their web designers.
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Jun 16 2008, 09:33 PM
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 The guy with the white hat. Group: Root Admin Posts: 9,781 Joined: 18-September 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 1 |
"If you have come into contact with a bitter absinthe, please dispose of it in a manner that will prevent anyone else from drinking it."
 Yeah, lose that "respectable thujone" line, and I'm pretty happy. -------------------- 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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Jun 16 2008, 11:53 PM
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 aka mthuilli Group: Absintheur Posts: 768 Joined: 25-July 06 From: (French) West Coast Member No.: 727 |
We tasted the final version with Hartsmar in Pontarlier and it's not that good, too minty, we had to sink it.
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Jun 17 2008, 12:03 AM
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The guy with the white hat. Group: Root Admin Posts: 9,781 Joined: 18-September 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 1 |
Mint. It'll kill the best of absinthes.
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Jun 17 2008, 12:36 AM
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aka mthuilli Group: Absintheur Posts: 768 Joined: 25-July 06 From: (French) West Coast Member No.: 727 |
This is his fourth version and according to Hartsmar, the previous ones were promising but then he changed something that altered the product.
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Jun 17 2008, 02:01 AM
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a.k.a. Shabba Group: Advisory Board Posts: 8,124 Joined: 18-June 06 From: South Riding, VA Member No.: 669 |
Dammit.
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Jun 17 2008, 06:06 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,409 Joined: 20-March 08 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 1,927 |
Blast and I just ordered a bottle last night.
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Jun 17 2008, 07:10 AM
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aka mthuilli Group: Absintheur Posts: 768 Joined: 25-July 06 From: (French) West Coast Member No.: 727 |
Sorry for your (money) loss DL.
Any toilets you needed to clean these days? |
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Jun 17 2008, 07:14 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,409 Joined: 20-March 08 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 1,927 |
Unfortunately not, the peasantry use all my feces for their arcane rituals performed in my honor.
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Jun 17 2008, 07:22 AM
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 Thimble sipper. Group: Advisory Board Posts: 6,850 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Slap in the middle of Oklahoma Member No.: 447 |
We are honored to have it. You are the most generous, DL.
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Jun 17 2008, 10:22 AM
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Incomplete Absinthe Geek Group: Indefinite Suspension Posts: 3,859 Joined: 24-March 06 Member No.: 591 |
Poo flinging is not an arcane ritual. It's just something to do sometimes. When you're being shat on.
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Jun 17 2008, 02:05 PM
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The guy with the white hat. Group: Root Admin Posts: 9,781 Joined: 18-September 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 1 |
The Obsello folks have registered, but are having network issues; the validation notice bounced back. They'll be along to answer concerns at some point.
Obsello, email me a phone number and we'll get it sorted. -------------------- 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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Jun 17 2008, 02:30 PM
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 Delaware Phoenix Distillery Group: Absintheur Posts: 3,675 Joined: 26-June 06 From: Walton, NY Member No.: 685 |
QUOTE In the F A Q, they say it's 10 ppm. If that was mine, I'd be concerned. Why? Because it's right at the limit of what's allowed. What happens with next year's crop of AA and unbeknownst to themselves, go over the limit. If the TTB tested their product in a random selection, and were found to be in violation, that would be bad for them and for all other manufacturers. -------------------- "Good is the only investment that never fails." Thoreau.
"Don't you push me baby cause I'm holdin' low / and you know I'm only in it for the gold" Grateful Dead Delaware Phoenix Distillery, Walton, NY. www.delawarephoenix.com |
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Jun 17 2008, 05:31 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 824 Joined: 25-May 07 From: 40.1838° N, 76.0906° E Elevation: 131 meters Member No.: 1,372 |
That's a good point, no one really need that kind of attention now do they?
It's a shame if the suck factor is really that high, the bottle and label are very nice looking though. |
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Jun 17 2008, 05:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 516 Joined: 9-March 08 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 1,895 |
Found some interesting product shots of Obsello and their cocktails on Flickr.
I'd really like to try an absinthe mojito: 
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Jun 17 2008, 07:09 PM
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"historical joie de vivre" -Marlow Group: Bronze Member Posts: 717 Joined: 17-January 08 From: Southern Maine, the land of Stephen King and Lobsters Member No.: 1,809 |
Hmm, that's some mint in there, yes? But wasn't mthuilli complaining that mint was the problem with Obsello?
Aha! Just think of it as a premixed Absinthe mojito in a bottle! Nevertheless, I am game to try a sample when it hits the shelves. Could be mthuilli just had a sample from a bad batch?? -------------------- The basic tools of the absintheur are essentially a spoon, glass, sugar cube, chilled water, and absinthe. None of the other objects are actually necessary to prepare the drink, but they are imperative for instigating a type of visual hypnosis and bringing richness to the ceremony.
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Jun 17 2008, 07:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,409 Joined: 20-March 08 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 1,927 |
I only know how to send samples in the present unfortunately.
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