PerfesserCoffee Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Expert advice would be appreciated by those who have studied the matter. I'm looking for a brand that would be (thought to be) closest in taste to the middle of the 19th century which is my area of historical interest. I'm a civilian re-enactor and would love to introduce others to absinthe. I read some info on absinthe a few years back before it was reintroduced and have always wanted to try it. I am an absinthe "virgin." I'm a newbie here but did do a search for similar topics so please forgive me if this has been answered recently and I missed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) L'ancienne I am told. Jade PF 1901 is another that comes to mind. Edited June 26, 2012 by greytail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted June 26, 2012 That question along with so many others can be found on the front page. The first page of the forum also has lots of very good information. There's also a neat place for you to make your own introduction thread so the members can give you a warm WS welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLoucheyMonster! Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Pacifique is a recipe from 1855. And it is damn good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Hello PrefesserCoffee, nice to meet you, I'm Pere Ubu. Please read the FAQs, the information out front, Brians Profile which is a veritable fountain of information, and like the marnie mammal mentioned, start an introductory thread so we can give you a proper welcome. Pacifique would seem to fit your bill for a mid 19th century absinthe. But don't limit your choices, and your poor forgotten palate to just one offering, when today there are so many wonderful and tasty choices. Edited June 26, 2012 by Père Ubu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoenix Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Pacifique sounds exactly like what you're looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Indeed. And a wonderful absinthe, it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Was hoping to run across some Pacifique while in Upstate NY to buy. So far my search has led me to the conclusion that NY is almost as bad as FL in finding quality absinthe at an adult beverage store. Edited June 26, 2012 by greytail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
optional Report post Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Was hoping to run across some Pacifique while in Upstate NY to buy. So far my search has led me to the conclusion that NY is almost as bad as FL in finding quality absinthe at an adult bevage store. Welcome to my world. The only absinthes available in PA state liquor stores are Vieux Carre and Grand Absente, and that's if you to go the big stores. The small ones don't even carry those two. Apparently, a year ago for about 3 months, a big liquor store fairly far from where I live carried about 15 top shelf bottles (supposedly not crapsinthe), but no one bought them, so they stopped stocking it. I still haven't had Pacifique. I'll probably get my hands on some next month or so. Edited June 26, 2012 by optional Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) For the time being....online is our only hope. However, I hear VC ain't bad. Edited June 26, 2012 by greytail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
optional Report post Posted June 26, 2012 For the time being....online is our only hope. However, I hear VC ain't bad. It's not. I just am not a huge fan of it. I'm also allergic to it - it gives me a nasty face rash. I think it's the genepi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Nah. Take a gander at my avatar if you want to see a bad face rash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Funny........, i only get a rash when i'm out of absinthe. So is this another "one poster" never to be seen or heard from again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted June 26, 2012 More than likely. At least we don't have to create another thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) They seem to ask something thats plainly answered on the WS home page just fishing for a response. Then 'poof', gone with the wind while folks gullibley(is that even a word?) fall for it and try to answer their question. Edited June 26, 2012 by Songcatcher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Did you just call me Gulliver? Edited June 26, 2012 by greytail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Close as i can recollect, Gulliver was neither a zombie, nor a pirate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluewolf Pete Report post Posted June 26, 2012 ... and like the marnie mammal mentioned, start an introductory thread so we can give you a proper welcome. Bill, something you're not telling us? Are you really a disturbed young woman? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Griffin Report post Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Hey Gulliver, Catskill Cellars has Pacifique, all the DPs, VC, la Clandestine, Ridge, and a bunch of others. Depends on where upstate, but it might be worth the drive. It looks like a full day round-trip from Syracuse, and you can pop by nearby DP distillery in Walton. Well worth it, if you ask me.... Edited June 26, 2012 by Scott M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Thanks. I had considered that. I'd probably pay the $15 shipping charge though. Cheaper than gas and I won't have access to a vehicle all the time while in NY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) an adult bevage store. I believe the proper spelling of the key word there is 'beavage'. Edited June 26, 2012 by Absomphe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oglala56 Report post Posted June 26, 2012 I agree, Catskill Cellars..Excellent.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Thanks clown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwydion Stone Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Funny........, i only get a rash when i'm out of absinthe. So is this another "one poster" never to be seen or heard from again? Or, considering they only posted a few hours ago, they have a real life offline and haven't even seen the responses yet. If you read the post more closely, you'll see that the inquiry is a little more specific than simply which absinthes are most like pre-ban in general: closest in taste to the middle of the 19th century which is my area of historical interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted June 26, 2012 a real life offline Oh, c'mon, G, seriously? That's just crazy mythical talk, like Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and clowns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcbphd Report post Posted June 27, 2012 Bill, something you're not telling us? Are you really a disturbed young woman? No, silly, that's just Bill's drag name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted June 27, 2012 And off the tracks we fly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) I stand behind my two nominations. I'm more addicted to this forum than I am to absinthe. Edited June 27, 2012 by greytail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted June 27, 2012 Yup, heard it before, "I can quit whenever I want". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted June 27, 2012 See. Wasn't on the whole time I slept. I can do this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
