Trillium is here., Integrity Spirits offers the new absinthe. |
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Trillium is here., Integrity Spirits offers the new absinthe. |
 Jul 9 2008, 04:44 AM
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 Mon nom est T73  Group: Advisory Board Posts: 11,615 Joined: 3-January 06 From: Montana Member No.: 371  |
-------------------- "There is a direct correlation between the level of happiness in one's life and the amount of silliness they allow into it!" ~ I know, I have done studies.
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Jul 9 2008, 05:37 AM
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 "historical joie de vivre" -Marlow  Group: Bronze Member Posts: 747 Joined: 17-January 08 From: Southern Maine, the land of Stephen King and Lobsters Member No.: 1,809 |
"...or discover your own style of conjuring the green fairy". Something about that phrase reminded me of the video Larspeart posted a while ago.
 I'm curious to hear a review; any absinthe named after a character from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has to at least be interesting. -------------------- 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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Jul 9 2008, 06:12 AM
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 absinthe-suisse.com Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,244 Joined: 30-November 05 Member No.: 317 |
Even if Trillium is in fact named after a genus of about 40-50 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants, and the Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy character was called Trillian ...
-------------------- www.laclandestine.com: Hand-crafted in the birthplace of absinthe.
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Jul 9 2008, 06:17 AM
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Mon nom est T73 Group: Advisory Board Posts: 11,615 Joined: 3-January 06 From: Montana Member No.: 371 |
QUOTE (Retrogarde @ Jul 9 2008, 07:37 AM)  I'm curious to hear a review I'm curious to make a review. -------------------- "There is a direct correlation between the level of happiness in one's life and the amount of silliness they allow into it!" ~ I know, I have done studies.
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Jul 9 2008, 06:31 AM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 474 Joined: 30-November 05 From: The Frozen Tundra Member No.: 318 |
Does this absinthe lack fennel? The blurb mentions anise, wormwood and hyssop.
It's kind of a pretty label though. I wonder what it's going for. -------------------- Walking the ocean
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Jul 9 2008, 07:07 AM
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 Absinthe Geek Group: Absintheur Posts: 2,267 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Oregon Member No.: 142 |
I just put in an inquiry to Integrity Spirits. I'll post their response as soon as I get it.
-------------------- "Reality is a crutch for people who can't enjoy absinthe."
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Jul 9 2008, 07:43 AM
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"historical joie de vivre" -Marlow Group: Bronze Member Posts: 747 Joined: 17-January 08 From: Southern Maine, the land of Stephen King and Lobsters Member No.: 1,809 |
QUOTE (Alan @ Jul 9 2008, 10:12 AM) Even if Trillium is in fact named after a genus of about 40-50 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants, and the Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy character was called Trillian ... I didn't really think they named it after the character, but how embarrassing that it ain't even the same word!  Sorry 'bout that... I shall buy a bottle as penance... -------------------- 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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Jul 9 2008, 07:46 AM
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Mon nom est T73 Group: Advisory Board Posts: 11,615 Joined: 3-January 06 From: Montana Member No.: 371 |
And I hope, enjoy it immensely.
-------------------- "There is a direct correlation between the level of happiness in one's life and the amount of silliness they allow into it!" ~ I know, I have done studies.
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Jul 9 2008, 07:58 AM
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"historical joie de vivre" -Marlow Group: Bronze Member Posts: 747 Joined: 17-January 08 From: Southern Maine, the land of Stephen King and Lobsters Member No.: 1,809 |
No, no. It will be a punishment! Every delicious drop of it...
-------------------- 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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Jul 9 2008, 08:03 AM
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absinthe-suisse.com Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,244 Joined: 30-November 05 Member No.: 317 |
QUOTE (Retrogarde @ Jul 9 2008, 08:43 AM) Sorry 'bout that... I shall buy a bottle as penance... Don't worry: I was half-expecting someone to say that La Clandestine has got something to do with the CIA and that Angélique is named after Claude-Alain's daughter ... well, one of those statements might be true.-------------------- www.laclandestine.com: Hand-crafted in the birthplace of absinthe.
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Jul 9 2008, 08:47 AM
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Incomplete Absinthe Geek Group: Indefinite Suspension Posts: 3,850 Joined: 24-March 06 Member No.: 591 |
And Trillium is named after a flower redolent of decaying flesh.
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Jul 9 2008, 08:55 AM
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Mon nom est T73 Group: Advisory Board Posts: 11,615 Joined: 3-January 06 From: Montana Member No.: 371 |
QUOTE (Alan @ Jul 9 2008, 10:03 AM) La Clandestine has got something to do with the CIA. A-Hah! I knew Claude-Alain was involved with over-throwing other countries! -------------------- "There is a direct correlation between the level of happiness in one's life and the amount of silliness they allow into it!" ~ I know, I have done studies.
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Jul 9 2008, 09:09 AM
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absinthe-suisse.com Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,244 Joined: 30-November 05 Member No.: 317 |
No, I meant this CIA.
-------------------- www.laclandestine.com: Hand-crafted in the birthplace of absinthe.
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Jul 9 2008, 09:47 AM
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Incomplete Absinthe Geek Group: Indefinite Suspension Posts: 3,850 Joined: 24-March 06 Member No.: 591 |
They'd have to make an exception to the white smock rule.
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Jul 9 2008, 12:14 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,449 Joined: 20-March 08 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 1,927 |
So where can I buy it damnit?!
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Jul 9 2008, 02:22 PM
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 Proprietaire Group: Root Admin Posts: 9,589 Joined: 18-September 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 1 |
Oregon.
These guys are a few blocks from where Marteau is made, on "Distillery Row". I tried to get in touch to stop by when I was down there this weekend, but they were -------------------- 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 9 2008, 02:42 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Advisory Board Posts: 797 Joined: 26-January 06 From: Portland-in-Oregon Member No.: 430 |
I just read the piece in The Oregonian, and it's expected to be in the local stores by the weekend at $59.99 a bottle. I'll be down at my favorite store (Pearl Specialty Market) later tonight, and make an inquiry.
Shall we organize a sample taste-exchange? I'm relatively new, but would love to help the folks out, and I've never tried any of the Jades... -------------------- "If you've never said anything that can be held over your head on the internet, you've never been on the internet." - Peridot
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Jul 9 2008, 04:20 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'm game.
-------------------- New blog: Rantings of a DC Gourmand.
Help other absintheurs and newcomers by submitting a review. Click here to go to the main review page to submit your entry. |
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Jul 9 2008, 05:56 PM
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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 |
Me also.
-------------------- I read somewhere that Oklahoma is just a small town in north Texas. Hmmm!
"De gustibus non disputandum est." Horace |
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Jul 9 2008, 06:12 PM
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Mon nom est T73 Group: Advisory Board Posts: 11,615 Joined: 3-January 06 From: Montana Member No.: 371 |
I'm in!
-------------------- "There is a direct correlation between the level of happiness in one's life and the amount of silliness they allow into it!" ~ I know, I have done studies.
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Jul 9 2008, 06:32 PM
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 Hahaha! advanced! Group: Absintheur Posts: 2,094 Joined: 2-March 07 From: Minnecolda Member No.: 1,255 |
Add me!
I'll give it a fair review! 
-------------------- "We shall see that at which dogs howl in the dark, and that at which cats prick up their ears after midnight"
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Jul 9 2008, 07:18 PM
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 Spectator of the Unseemly Group: Absintheur Posts: 2,160 Joined: 17-April 08 From: sleazeattle WA Member No.: 1,978 |
myself as well.
-------------------- What part of Klaatu Barada Nikto don't you understand?
...because shoddy absinthes will be flavored with the lubricator of take the lead anise. |
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Jul 10 2008, 12:30 AM
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Incomplete Absinthe Geek Group: Indefinite Suspension Posts: 3,850 Joined: 24-March 06 Member No.: 591 |
Thanks, but I'll just parse comments for future reference.
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Jul 10 2008, 04:02 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 900 Joined: 25-May 07 From: 40.183985° -76.923959° Elevation: 131 meters Member No.: 1,372 |
I'm in for a sample.
Or bottle. |
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Jul 10 2008, 02:23 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Advisory Board Posts: 865 Joined: 10-November 04 From: Pacific Distillery LLC, Woodinville, WA USA Member No.: 12 |
QUOTE (khiddy @ Jul 9 2008, 03:42 PM) I just read the piece in The Oregonian, and it's expected to be in the local stores by the weekend at $59.99 a bottle. I'll be down at my favorite store (Pearl Specialty Market) later tonight, and make an inquiry. Shall we organize a sample taste-exchange? I'm relatively new, but would love to help the folks out, and I've never tried any of the Jades... Count me in. -------------------- If you don't like anise at all, you're not likely to care for any decent absinthe, as absinthe is an anise flavored drink. It's kind of like asking if there are any good beers that don't taste like hops or malt.----Hiram
Marc Bernhard, owner Pacific Distillery LLC Maker of Pacifique Absinthe and Voyager Single Batch Distilled Gin Woodinville, WA, USA www.pacificdistillery.com |
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Jul 10 2008, 03:46 PM
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 Delaware Phoenix Distillery Group: Absintheur Posts: 3,759 Joined: 26-June 06 From: Walton, NY Member No.: 685 |
On that new WS homepage, there's a link to a KPTV article that says they're the second distillery to produce absinthe in the US after St George in Alameda.
-------------------- "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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Jul 10 2008, 06:40 PM
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 Taste sensation Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,896 Joined: 5-February 08 From: Northern Manhattan Member No.: 1,841 |
Good catch, DP--I guess homework is a tough thing to do for these folks.
-------------------- "The Saint when he is drinking/Is also pleasing God/As if he were praying and singing." - Angelus Silesius, quoted in Simmel's On Individuality and Social Forms, p.391. (Yay for classical sociology!)
"Full bottle in front of me/Time to roll up my sleeves and get to work/And after many glasses of work/I get paid in the brain" - They Might Be Giants "Your Own Worst Enemy." "I've an absinthe factory in my head" (jcbphd, 2009). [Liberties taken. -ed.] |
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Jul 10 2008, 08:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advisory Board Posts: 797 Joined: 26-January 06 From: Portland-in-Oregon Member No.: 430 |
I pick up two bottles tomorrow (Friday) morning, I just confirmed with the shop. One for me, one for the good of the order.
By my count, I have seven interested: Shabba, OMG_Bill, T73, LeRoy, buddhasynth, Butch, and Zman. That works out to around 105ml per person, or just about two shots per person. Like I said before, I've not done this before, but I recall that such a sharing happened upon an earlier release. How does one go about the process? I can see going out and getting some sealable bottles from a source (Cost Plus World Market, or somesuch). Any suggestions? And ideas on the exchange process? Trading? Cover my out-of-pocket? -------------------- "If you've never said anything that can be held over your head on the internet, you've never been on the internet." - Peridot
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Jul 11 2008, 03:54 AM
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Mon nom est T73 Group: Advisory Board Posts: 11,615 Joined: 3-January 06 From: Montana Member No.: 371 |
Along with purchasing the 100ml bottles...
Consider whether you want to cover the cost of the absinthe and bottles or do a sample swap. I'm sure we're all good with either approach. Everyone should PM their snailmail address and work out which samples to swap, if you go that route (so you don't end up with 6 samples of Grande Absente. PMing... -------------------- "There is a direct correlation between the level of happiness in one's life and the amount of silliness they allow into it!" ~ I know, I have done studies.
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Jul 11 2008, 04:09 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 |
What he said.
PM'd -------------------- I read somewhere that Oklahoma is just a small town in north Texas. Hmmm!
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