Amy Lewis Report post Posted January 7, 2016 I've been wanting to try absinthe for a very long time, and the other day, quite on impulse while at my local liquor store I asked if they had it. They presented me with a bottle of Absente, and I bought it. It subsequently transpired that it does not have wormwood in it and has added sugar, and is but a poor imitation of the real thing. Smarting from this disappointment I went online to find the real thing. I ordered bottles of Absinthe Jade L'Esprit d'Edouard and Absinthe Jade 1901. Of course I also ordered an absinthe glass and spoon, and in time will order a fountain, when the one I want is back in stock. I'm planning my introduction to absinthe in a certain way. As yet I've never even tasted it. For that experience I want my whole absinthe rig assembled and ready to go. Fountain, glasses, spoons, sugar cubes, and several bottles of the best absinthe I can find. Once I have all that assembled I will plan a special time and indulge. It goes without saying the good stuff isn't cheap, and I'm prepared to do this right. Recommendations are welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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JosephLabrecque Report post Posted January 8, 2016 "the good stuff isn't cheap"Although... the good stuff is pretty much the same price as the mediocre and the crap... Additionally, 1 bottle of absinthe is equal to about 6 bottles of wine in terms of glasses - so keep that in mind regarding price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilAshLives Report post Posted January 9, 2016 Welcome Amy! Looking forward to reading about your upcoming experience; you picked two of the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Cajun Magic Report post Posted January 11, 2016 Welcome and that is a great start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted January 13, 2016 You don't need a fountain to enjoy. A wine carafe full of ice water, trickled in real slow does the trick perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zman (Marc Bernhard) Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Lewis Report post Posted March 12, 2016 Thank you so much everyone Since my first post I've gotten a fountain, and a number of good bottles of the real thing. I'm enjoying it all greatly. So far my collection includes: Jade 1901 Jade Nouvelle Orleans Jade CF Berger Jade Esprit Edouard Jade VS 1898 Duplais Verte La Clandestine Vieux Pontarlier Still on the way are: Jade Terminus Oxygenee Meadow of Love I got the #2 Belle Epoch traditional fountain 4 spout from I heart absinthe, which is very well made and a joy to use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Lewis Report post Posted March 12, 2016 Great choices - welcome! Thank you Joseph, I believe we have met elsewhere... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Robinson Report post Posted March 13, 2016 Crikey, you've been around since January? No kidding this issue has been going on a while! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
