MASTERPC Report post Posted February 17, 2012 Water here too. Tomorrow evening brings about the great conundrum. 5 bottles of quality absinthes and only one mouth. Gee, what a conundrum indeed! Wish I had that kind of conundrum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billnchristy Report post Posted February 17, 2012 Leopold, Ridge Blanche & Verte, Pacifique, and MoL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Bill, Do your taste buds a favor. Go to the Emile Pernot website, and subscribe to their emails. Your taste buds will thank you. I'm saying this because I'm enjoying the next to last bit of my Sauvage, and it's awesome. I've never had noobs react so well to an absinthe. Edited February 17, 2012 by Miguel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MASTERPC Report post Posted February 17, 2012 I'm gonna have to include that in my next run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfred Jarry Report post Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Nice selections, monsieur. However, if you are going to sample them all in one sitting, might I suggest you start with the more subtle absinthes, and then move into the more strongly flavored stuff (this way you don't blow out your taste-buds at the beginning of your drinking session). I would drink the bottles in the following order: 1. Leopold 2. Ridge Blanche 3. Pacifique 4. Ridge Verte 5. Meadow of Love Also, if you ever shop for more absinthes, might I suggest the following brands: Berthe de Joux, La Grenouille, PF 1901, Marteau, V.S. 1898, Walton Waters, La Maison Fontaine, and the Sauvage (as Miguel noted). Enjoy your 5 bottles. Share the wealth, and invite over a few friends for some festivities. Edited February 17, 2012 by Alfred Jarry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Do your taste buds a favor. Go to the Emile Pernot website, and subscribe to their emails. Done! Thanks Edited February 17, 2012 by Songcatcher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted February 17, 2012 Sauvage, and it's awesome. Indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeker of truth Report post Posted February 17, 2012 I love The Abyss. Now I'm going to have Copper Kettle's Mexican Chocolate Stout. Have you had New Belgium's Cocoa Mole? I had one the other evening, tasted like Mexican hot chocolate (cinnamon, chocolate, chiles) and beer. Delicious. Water tonight. But the water from my well is pretty good. I have not, I'm going to keep an eye out for it now. Thanks bk. I tried a Spiced Ale that was in their winter seasonal sampler, but I don't see anything about it on their site. It must've been a limited release. It's the only beer from them I've tried that compares to their 1554. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billnchristy Report post Posted February 17, 2012 Lazy guy saw Ridge Verte up front and poured a glass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedonmonkey Report post Posted February 17, 2012 I found an old bottle of B&B on the back of a shelf, covered in dust, half full. I think I'll go open it up and have a look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted February 18, 2012 before dinner, VC (still cant make myself like that stuff). After dinner, Ridge Verte (now were talking) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AiO Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Oldest Living Confederate Widow's Kiss. Sweet, but with a peppery disposition and a kick like a mule. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billnchristy Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Still kicking it with ridge verte. Gotta get some MoL in me before I no longer GAF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted February 18, 2012 You are all destroying any last vestige of humility I was harboring. I have someone to do a couple of things to do after I finish this glass of verte but I'm sure there is a Blackspur in my future later this evening accompanied by a toast to Ron*. *Cuz Ron taught me how to make it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bksmithey Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Started with Perroquet barrel aged, and now a glass of Walton Waters. I think I went a little light on the water in the WW (or maybe just a little heavy with the bottle pour), it's a bit aggressive but in a good way, spicy and peppery. The color of this bottle has gone a little golden, really pretty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ambear Report post Posted February 18, 2012 I was trying to make up some hours after taking Tuesday off...but fuck it, I'm just gonna claim the vacation time on this one (minus what I decide to work tomorrow.) Time for a Friday night drink! Starting with Leopold's 21. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Sauvage, and it's awesome. Indeed! if its anything like Pacifique ima have to try it well, doesnt look like l'll get a chance to unless they produce some more. (out of stock) dangit! Edited February 18, 2012 by Songcatcher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ambear Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Jade VS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sardonix Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Currently drinking Samuel Adams Whitewater IPA for the first time...ain't bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Report post Posted February 18, 2012 I'm sure there is a Blackspur in my future later this evening accompanied by a toast to Ron*. *Cuz Ron taught me how to make it. For the benefit of the passersby, I use Amaro CioCiaro (available at DUNY) in place of the Fernet, and I think a few people can vouch for the deliciousness. It's pretty sweet, so the St. Germain can be adjusted to suit, but I suggest people try it as is for the first go. 2 oz Gin (Voyager and Silvertip work brilliantly) 1½ oz St. Germain ¼ oz Amaro CioCiaro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted February 18, 2012 My oh my, what a pretty picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ambear Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Mmm...I've got Fernet Leopold. It is ON! (once it's not 8am, anyway). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fingerpickinblue Report post Posted February 18, 2012 I love this cocktail. Best use of Fernet yet. I'll have to try with amaro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Legate Report post Posted February 18, 2012 For the benefit of the passersby, I use Amaro CioCiaro (available at DUNY) in place of the Fernet, and I think a few people can vouch for the deliciousness. It's pretty sweet, so the St. Germain can be adjusted to suit, but I suggest people try it as is for the first go. 2 oz Gin (Voyager and Silvertip work brilliantly) 1½ oz St. Germain ¼ oz Amaro CioCiaro Stolen and shared! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billnchristy Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Hmmm, makes me consider cheating on the green lady. Naw..... Home made beef stew tonight, gonna tame this MoL and paint some more. It's supposed to be a miserable night. Hopefully the satellite stays on because Dallas plays Phoenix tonight and a guy we had on our minor league team last year is making his NHL debut for Dallas, it will be neat seeing a guy come up from AA all the way to the bigs. As soon as my caffeine tank is full we can get this hydration thing going in preps for tonight's festivities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcbphd Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Started with a Fish House punch and now having a Hurricane. It's our annual Mardi Gras party, WS peeps! Wish you all could be here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Stolen and shared! At your service! Wish you all could be here. That would be nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) if its anything like Pacifique ima have to try it The Sauvage isn't really like Pacifique, other than the wormwood forward finish, and Sauvage's is wilder tastying, and even more pronounced. Pacifique is the more elegant of the two, but they're both in the same class of wow. If Sauvage is ever released again, don't hesitate to jump on it (or better yet, drink it). Edited February 19, 2012 by Absomphe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedonmonkey Report post Posted February 18, 2012 A glass of Henry Estate Veraison.(wine) A local selection. The size of the glass would make a certain clown I'm quite fond of proud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted February 18, 2012 the wilder the better i believe and will not hesitate but willingly jump in with both feet. I trust and value your elder advice and thank you for it oh great one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
