existone Report post Posted February 2, 2008 So I went to the biggest local liquor store today for some Elijah Craig. I asked about Kübler just as I have for months now. Turns out absinthe has been legal for 3 days now in Tennessee and they carry Lucid. At 70$ a bottle it isn't quite worth it to me, but it is good to know it is available locally now. Just figured you new people from TN might like to know. Will add more info when I am not on my PDA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfish Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Huzzah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximus Report post Posted February 3, 2008 I'll second that Huzzah and raise you one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Montana? Still waiting. I really want to walk into my local package store and buy a bottle of Kübler. We've conditioned the proprietors, they roll their eyes when anyone asks about Absent or Pernod pastis. They may deliver the first bottle to my house when it comes in just so I'll leave them the hell alone.* *and you thought is was just this forum I irritated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Le Gimp Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Interesting, I'll check with my local establishment on monday and see if their distributor has picked up anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeRoy Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Good to see this, folks! I was at a new liquor store near me, in a small city (1500-2000 pop.), today and saw they had Lucid. They were sold out and astonished! I can't wait for Kübler to show up. It's good to see Absinthe making it's way! T, It's only a matter of time!! Montana has to give in at some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Good to see you again, LeRoy. I keep telling our package store(s) the same thing, "It's only a matter of time." There's plenty of enthusiasm around with me leading the local band. I keep telling Silent, he's going to have to help me build a Powerpoint presentation for a public display of absinthe. The stores and pubs need to be informed! Think, "A Convenient Louche" (with appropriate regards to Mr. Internet): Informative, entertaining and a demonstration and tasting of good absinthe prepared properly. What do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeRoy Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Not to hijack this thread, but Yes! I have been wandering through many liquor stores to see what they have. Today, I found Lucid at a tiny, new store and had to explain what absinthe and absente is. The lady was very interested and listened. I wanted to go get one of my bottles and louche a glass with her. We need to get the message out. I also found Lucid is now in the city of St. Cloud (which is a big university city near me).They told me it was starting to catch on. I feel as if I should become a teacher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandpedlar Report post Posted February 3, 2008 /pat of course you should become a teacher. $70 a bottle?! Please don't make those of us who have had (for years)their purchases shipped from Germany/London post our purchase/shipping costs! I know its not the $54 from Drinkupny,but Praise ghod for the $70 bottle+ (exquisitely) less shipping! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeRoy Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Alcohol teacher! I was surprised that lucid was $65 a bottle in the small store and ten miles away it was $75 a bottle. I guess I thought it would be more balanced for the introduction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
existone Report post Posted February 3, 2008 sandpedeler, I know what you mean with the shipping thing. I just didn't understand how it could be 70$ down the street when you can get it from NY for 56 shipped. Just found that semi outrageous. That is what I meant by not worth the $$. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandpedlar Report post Posted February 3, 2008 That is funny that the price difference is so great. Not ha-ha funny, but still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marlow Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Lucid has made it to Maryland as well...no sign of Kübler, though, and the proprietor of my local store wouldn't make any promises about St. George either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
existone Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Yeah, that was another odd thing I found. Kübler is non existent and no one seems to know when there will be any other brands down here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poor Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Still waiting on Kübler in Chicago. If it takes an extra two months to make it to the third city, I shudder at how long it will take to get to others. The thing that really bothers me about this is that, according to an article I came across, a Chicago bar hosted a release party in mid January for Kübler. What the smeck! You "Release" a product and take a month to get it into stores? What dreadful teases they are. I didn't read anything about bodypaint fairies though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
existone Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Are bodypaint fairies anything like second fairies?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedle Report post Posted February 4, 2008 In person, they're much, much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vpoppv Report post Posted February 5, 2008 You know, it never even OCCURED to me to check my local liquor store! I mean, here in Oklahoma I'm surrounded by dry counties and buying alcohol is still illegal on Sunday! I'm thinking absinthe might get here in a decade...but I could be wrong. I'll go look. I still can't get used to not being able to buy wine at the grocery store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted February 5, 2008 I check in at my local liquor stores from time to time. Some of the folks ask good questions and then there are the others. I leave them with web sites and offer to bring samples. Of course there are the absolute know-it-alls that don't want to hear it. I'll make another pass through a couple bigger stores this coming weekend and see how we're progressing. OKC isn't a small town either. I get frustrated so fast I'm probably not the ambassador for absinthe that I could be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThaddeusLysander Report post Posted February 5, 2008 Still waiting on Kübler in Chicago. I was at Sam's in the north suburbs this weeekend ... and they had Lucid, and Kübler ... and Herbsaint! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mat B. Report post Posted February 5, 2008 You know, Absinthe is making its way to Pittsburgh as well. A friend sent me this article on the web and I had to laugh as some parts (Jade’s unable to ship to the US, etc). http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08031/853500-34.stm I wish that reported had just taken a look at the lovely bottles of various Absinthes in my abode. But, I digress. The fascist P-LCB is, of course, only having State Stores do special orders. Unsure how that’ll pan our for John Q. Public. Such a bad time for me to be away from home- I could be squaring these people away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
existone Report post Posted February 6, 2008 Well while we're at it, Lucid, according to its website, is distributed here: Minnesota: Quality Wines and Spirits Missouri: Major Brands Wisconsin: Capitol-Husting Company Tennessee: Athens Distributing Rhode Island: Rhode Island Distributors Connecticut: Brescome Barton Washington, DC: Republic National Distributing Company Maryland: Republic National Distributing Company Georgia: National Distributing Company Colorado: Southern Wine and Spirits Florida: Southern Wine & Spirits Nevada: Southern Wine & Spirits California: Southern Wine & Spirits Louisiana: Republic National Distributing Company Texas: Republic National Distributing Company Massachusetts: United Liquors Other: Please check back soon for additional states which will be announced shortly Illinois: Lucid is now distributed in Illinois exclusively through Southern Wine & Spirits New Jersey: Lucid is distributed in New Jersey exclusively through Allied Beverage Group New York: Lucid is now distributed in New York exclusively through Southern Wine & Spirits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poor Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Still waiting on Kübler in Chicago. I was at Sam's in the north suburbs this weeekend ... and they had Lucid, and Kübler ... and Herbsaint! AND my first love Herbsaint! It must work its way from north to south. When Lucid first launched the first Binnys I saw is at was up in Buffalo Grove, while those in the city proper where dry. This is what I get for not checking Sam's for the last couple weeks. Thanks for the heads up! C'mon payday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belarmin Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Hawaii: Shipments hijacked by pirates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poor Report post Posted February 8, 2008 I thought they preferred rum or grog? What do I know though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
existone Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Mmmmmm Grog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poor Report post Posted February 8, 2008 PIRATE2:Grog is a secret mixure of which contains the following: PIRATE1:Kerosene PIRATE2:Glycol acid PIRATE3:Artificial sweeteners PIRATE1:Sulfuric acid PIRATE2:Rum PIRATE3:Acetone PIRATE1:Red dye #2 PIRATE2:Scumm PIRATE3:Axle grease PIRATE1:Battery acid PIRATE2:And/or pepperoni. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted February 8, 2008 czechsinthe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Poor, I think you've confused your Grog with your Bumboo. I'm beginning to think you couldn't find your Bumboo with both hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belarmin Report post Posted February 13, 2008 I, too, always thought those pirates drank grog. My kid told me, however, that in the latest pirate flick the crew was on deck guzzling grog while their dandy of a captain was in his quarters drinking absinthe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
