elfnmagik Report post Posted October 16, 2007 Ironically, there was a parting article in the latest Beer Advocate mag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Verte Report post Posted October 16, 2007 Tonight.. at long last.. Kübler 53. I like it.. I like the louche.. the smells.. the taste (but it really tastes strange with my spaghetti!) Salute!! Absinthe is an aperitif. You're not supposed to drink it with your meal. A nice Chianti would be better for spaghetti. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfnmagik Report post Posted October 16, 2007 Had an '05 Delirium Nocturnum last night. Would have paired nicely with basghetti. Totally tasted like a red rosé. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 16, 2007 Old Foghorn pairs pretty well with spaghetti also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfnmagik Report post Posted October 16, 2007 The Nocturnum was moving towards souring. Twas yummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 16, 2007 'Tis, indeed. My favorite of that line is the Noel, which also goes well with heartier Italian fare, and also tends towards a slight souring with age, along with an accompanying dryness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boggy Report post Posted October 16, 2007 Absinthe is an aperitif. You're not supposed to drink it with your meal. A nice Chianti would be better for spaghetti. Finally I fully agree with you Chianti is a good recommendation; spaghetti, just as any pasta or pizza requires just a decent bottle of red dry or beer. I have liked mine with Lech Premium or light and refreshing Villa Vivaldi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Robinson Report post Posted October 17, 2007 3 fingers of Auchentoshan 18 year old. Extraordinarily smooth. I like this one alot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fée époussetée Report post Posted October 17, 2007 it was an aperitif.. but the flavor lingered to the meal.. the first bite was a shock! I cant see drinking absinthe while eating anything it would spoil the flavors. (dinner wine was a nice syrah) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peridot Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Balvenie Doublewood 12 year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeRoy Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Balance! (so far) Yes, I left a review! Let's see how the night progresses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber von Doom Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Report post Posted October 17, 2007 A Gin and Tonic, a couple good vertes and a nice blanche. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfnmagik Report post Posted October 17, 2007 My favorite of that line is the Noel.Actually, that's the one it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Balvenie Doublewood 12 year. Yummy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Robinson Report post Posted October 17, 2007 They've got a new 17 y.o. SherryWood that should be out shortly. Looking forward to it. Every year, they come out with a different 17 yo. Last year it was the NewWood. That was great as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 17, 2007 The 21 year Portwood is my favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pan Buh Report post Posted October 17, 2007 If you guys are going to discuss your porn preferences I would suggest you keep your discussion of wood to those over the age of consent. Wouldn't want you getting into trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Robinson Report post Posted October 17, 2007 It is wondrous. The Balvenie line is definitely one of my favorite lines. Balvenie 30 is probably the best scotch I have ever tried. Better than even any of the samples of the Vintage Cask bottles they have made. All in all, the 21 y.o. is the best taste/bang for the buck. It's got many of the best attributes of the phenomenally more expensive 30 yo, with a much nicer price tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Wouldn't You misspelled 'wood-dent' You said a mouthful, Shabba. In fact, I'd rate the Portwood up there with even some of the best Macallan vintages, and certainly, for the money, it's nearly impossible to beat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfnmagik Report post Posted October 17, 2007 'Somphe, what do you think of Black Boss Porter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peridot Report post Posted October 17, 2007 I love the Balvenie 12 year Doublewood. In my limited experience it's one of my faves. I've had the 15 year Single Barrel a few times and I don't care for it at all. Smells like Tequila and tastes like smoky sake. Nice but not appropriate. The 21 year Portwood is awesome and it's thankfully available in this malt-hating state for a pretty reasonable price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 18, 2007 'Somphe, what do you think of Black Boss Porter? I think it has a nice full body, and a clean chocolate/coffee flavor, but(as with most Baltic porters) it's too sweet for my palate, and the flavor betrays its bottom fermentation, which isn't much more faithful to a genuine porter than absinth is to absinthe. For a strong, dark lager it's okay, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluescat Report post Posted October 18, 2007 Enjoyed one of our Abyss'........that is so good. I see they won a gold award for it at the Great American Beer Awards last weekend in Denver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted October 18, 2007 We just had a call from Nathan and Daniel. They are in town and headed this way! Cool! The fountain is loaded... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluescat Report post Posted October 18, 2007 Make a wrong turn in New Mexico and end up in Montana? Have a fun evening! Maybe some pictures later? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 18, 2007 Enjoyed one of our Abyss'........that is so good. I see they won a gold award for it at the Great American Beer Awards last weekend in Denver. That should encourage them to make it a regular seasonal offering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peridot Report post Posted October 18, 2007 Seriously. I really want to try it. I'm having some K53-US. In the past week it's gotten way the fuck better. I'm really digging it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTgrayling Report post Posted October 18, 2007 Me too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Robinson Report post Posted October 18, 2007 Had to delve into the Balvenie tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
