La Muse Verte Absinthe Traditionnelle, New Absinthe Available for US sales |
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La Muse Verte Absinthe Traditionnelle, New Absinthe Available for US sales |
 Jul 17 2008, 12:44 PM
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 Member  Group: Absintheur Posts: 374 Joined: 24-April 08 Member No.: 1,991  |
Just got an email from www.drinkupny.com they've added and new Absinthe to their line called La Muse Verte Absinthe Traditionnelle. Anyone tried it?
Peter  -------------------- ""Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life,define yourself." Harvey Fierstien |
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Jul 17 2008, 01:05 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Advisory Board Posts: 761 Joined: 26-January 06 From: Portland-in-Oregon Member No.: 430 |
Your link to the DrinkUpNY site is broken (you have an extra dot in there, just before the "ny"). Here's a link direct to the product page:
La Muse Verte Absinthe Traditionnelle This post has been edited by khiddy: Jul 17 2008, 01:06 PM -------------------- "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 17 2008, 01:11 PM
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Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 374 Joined: 24-April 08 Member No.: 1,991 |
Thanks for catching that, and I haven't even started drinking yet. I fixed the link and glad to see you posted one as well.
I've been poking around the Web and found a few reviews - all of which were quite good. I'm looking forward to seeing if any WS folks have tried La Muse and what the impressions were. In fact, while online I think I'll order a bottle Peter
-------------------- ""Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life,define yourself." Harvey Fierstien |
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Jul 17 2008, 01:15 PM
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 Absinthe Geek Group: Absintheur Posts: 2,063 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Dallas, Oregon Member No.: 142 |
Thanks for the heads-up. I got mine ordered!
-------------------- "Reality is a crutch for people who can't enjoy absinthe."
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Jul 17 2008, 02:29 PM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 151 Joined: 24-January 08 From: Deep in the piney woods of east Texas sitting in a little cabin Member No.: 1,819 |
Bottle on the way! Can't be any worse than other US offerings, was a bit bored here lately.
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Jul 17 2008, 08:37 PM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 234 Joined: 7-September 05 From: The Middle of the Sea Member No.: 157 |
I just ordered a bottle as well.
I noticed that La Muse Verte is produced by Liquoristerie de Provence who also produces Versinthe. Is that good or bad? |
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Jul 17 2008, 08:59 PM
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 Mon nom est T73 Group: Advisory Board Posts: 8,331 Joined: 3-January 06 From: Montana Member No.: 371 |
Versinthe is not good.
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Jul 17 2008, 10:18 PM
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 Nobodaddy's sweetheart Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,212 Joined: 21-March 06 From: 40° 48′ 35.53″ N, 96° 40′ 31.24″ W Member No.: 582 |
But La Muse Verte is.
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Jul 17 2008, 11:18 PM
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 aka mthuilli Group: Absintheur Posts: 768 Joined: 25-July 06 From: (French) West Coast Member No.: 727 |
Hmmm for those who like macerated absinthes, yes it could be considered 'good'.
I can't drink it anymore, it's too, um let's say "powerful". Definitely recommended for noobies though. I should have written a review before it hit US. |
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Jul 18 2008, 04:09 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 858 Joined: 17-October 06 From: Fredericksburg, VA Member No.: 928 |
La Muse?! That's the first absinthe I ever bought that I had to either give away or dump down the sink.
-------------------- When a person who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, they will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest.
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Jul 18 2008, 06:14 AM
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 Member Group: Absinthiste Posts: 213 Joined: 25-July 05 From: NYC Member No.: 140 |
I'll skip it. Much better things to spend my $ on.
-------------------- Internet Tough Guy
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Jul 18 2008, 06:22 AM
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 Newcomer Group: Neophyte Posts: 27 Joined: 3-June 08 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,050 |
I bought a bottle of Muse Verte a few years back... if the early Alzheimer's hasn't kicked in yet, I remember considering to be one of the tastier oil mixes that I'd tried up to that point.. Don't believe I'd buy it now, but I did finish the bottle.
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Jul 18 2008, 08:33 AM
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 Which is much cooler than my real name Group: Absinthiste Posts: -6,498 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 9 |
My sediments, prezactly.
-------------------- "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 18 2008, 01:39 PM
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Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 151 Joined: 24-January 08 From: Deep in the piney woods of east Texas sitting in a little cabin Member No.: 1,819 |
Oh crap have I ordered another bottle of something like grand absente or is it a bit like Lucid.
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Jul 18 2008, 02:31 PM
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 Peanut Gallery owner Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,279 Joined: 13-April 06 From: Icebox of the Nation Member No.: 629 |
My guess is closer to the former than the latter, though not by much, but I haven't tried it and am only going from other comments I've read.
Just because drinkupNY carries it, don't mean it's good. -------------------- - cogito ergo louche
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Jul 19 2008, 10:01 AM
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Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 234 Joined: 7-September 05 From: The Middle of the Sea Member No.: 157 |
I think I'll chalk this one up to experience, and not necessarily a bad one at that.
I've been purchasing absinthes on-line for a few years now based on reviews and comments posted here at the WS and your advice has led me to some very nice absinthes. I've also managed to avoid all of the bad absinthes based on everyone's experiences. I admit that I jumped at La Muse Verte spontaneously and while this is the first time I'm trying something marginal, in a strange way, I'm kinda looking forward to it. It adds another notch on the ol' measuring stick and the next time members caution against a product I can chime in too.
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Jul 19 2008, 10:03 AM
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Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 234 Joined: 7-September 05 From: The Middle of the Sea Member No.: 157 |
Oh, but I think I'll take your word on Czechsinth.
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Jul 19 2008, 10:33 AM
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Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 374 Joined: 24-April 08 Member No.: 1,991 |
QUOTE (speedle @ Jul 18 2008, 06:31 PM)  Just because drinkupNY carries it, don't mean it's good. WHAT ? I've never read a post or seen anyone infer in the slightest that just because an Absinthe comes from Drinkupny or any vendor it's a good Absinthe. That statement is so nuts I had to read it twice. They carry most of what's currently available in the US. As far as La Muse, and this may shock some people but I'm actually going to wait till I taste it to make a determination. I know, I know - crazy talk.
-------------------- ""Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life,define yourself." Harvey Fierstien |
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Jul 19 2008, 10:36 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 |
Simmah dahn nah.
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Jul 19 2008, 10:47 AM
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Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 374 Joined: 24-April 08 Member No.: 1,991 |
QUOTE (Shabba @ Jul 19 2008, 02:36 PM) Simmah dahn nah. How dew Donna Summer name appear in da phone book? mmmhmmm Summer Donna... stretch it out naaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
-------------------- ""Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life,define yourself." Harvey Fierstien |
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Jul 19 2008, 11:20 AM
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 heureverte.com Group: Absintheur Posts: 77 Joined: 4-February 06 From: Paris, France Member No.: 464 |
Here is an article in a french newspaper (you should read french) about Muse Verte hitting the US and absinthe : ARTICLE
La Muse Verte is a very old product here in France. It is sold for nearly 6 years. It's a macerated absinthe, who combines the taste of the fresh wormwood, green anise and melissa. It's herbal, anisy and citrusy. OK but only recommanded to discover absinthe. I'm not sure it's interesting for you if you already taste 2 or 3 good brands. The label is the one used for the "special 2005 edition". It's from a Klimt's painting. |
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Jul 19 2008, 11:35 AM
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 Delaware Phoenix Distillery Group: Absintheur Posts: 3,675 Joined: 26-June 06 From: Walton, NY Member No.: 685 |
They had that many left over labels from 2005?
Or they've been aging in the bottle for 3 years? -------------------- "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 19 2008, 12:50 PM
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Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 374 Joined: 24-April 08 Member No.: 1,991 |
QUOTE (Heure Verte @ Jul 19 2008, 03:20 PM) It's from a Klimt's painting. Reminds me of that classic line from the movie 'Back to School" where during the dinner party a couple says to Rodney Dangerfield "your wife has been showing us her Klimpt" to which he replies....she's showing it to everybody" Thanks for the link and short review on La Muse, it doesn't sound half bad to me at all. Of course I may end up eating....err drinking those words.
-------------------- ""Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life,define yourself." Harvey Fierstien |
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Jul 19 2008, 03:06 PM
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Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 234 Joined: 7-September 05 From: The Middle of the Sea Member No.: 157 |
My curiosity is piqued.
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Jul 19 2008, 07:15 PM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 493 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Northern California Member No.: 1,621 |
Good thing I headed over here to the absinthe brands page to read this thread before I bought La Mush. I think I'm going to pass on this one.
-------------------- "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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Jul 19 2008, 09:14 PM
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 Cold wind blowin'. Group: Absintheur Posts: 3,681 Joined: 29-April 07 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 1,333 |
QUOTE (Heure Verte @ Jul 19 2008, 11:20 AM) Here is an article in a french newspaper (you should read french) about Muse Verte hitting the US and absinthe : ARTICLE La Muse Verte is a very old product here in France. It is sold for nearly 6 years. It's a macerated absinthe, who combines the taste of the fresh wormwood, green anise and melissa. It's herbal, anisy and citrusy. OK but only recommended to discover absinthe. I'm not sure it's interesting for you if you already taste 2 or 3 good brands. The label is the one used for the "special 2005 edition". It's from a Klimt's painting. 
-------------------- "The real world, as bizarre as it is, may be much better than some dreams." -Bill
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Jul 20 2008, 10:45 AM
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 absinthe-suisse.com Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,149 Joined: 30-November 05 Member No.: 317 |
QUOTE (T73 @ Jul 17 2008, 09:59 PM) Versinthe is not good. And now there is another Versinthe with TTB approval. No label available to view, no "thujone-free" qualification, and classified in "other fruit and peel liqueurs." Strange.-------------------- www.laclandestine.com: Hand-crafted in the birthplace of absinthe.
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Jul 20 2008, 10:48 AM
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heureverte.com Group: Absintheur Posts: 77 Joined: 4-February 06 From: Paris, France Member No.: 464 |
They stopped their "millesimé" absinthes. The Muse Verte is now regular, as for the US.
They just thought the "2005 edition" label is prettier for the US. |
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Jul 20 2008, 01:15 PM
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Delaware Phoenix Distillery Group: Absintheur Posts: 3,675 Joined: 26-June 06 From: Walton, NY Member No.: 685 |
Thanks for the clarification. Sorry I'm such a jaded cynic!
-------------------- "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 21 2008, 05:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 858 Joined: 17-October 06 From: Fredericksburg, VA Member No.: 928 |
QUOTE (Shabba @ Jul 19 2008, 02:36 PM) Simmah dahn nah. : snort : -------------------- When a person who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, they will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest.
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