crow Report post Posted April 23, 2012 At brompton bar in London... had my first taste of both butterfly and angelique. Liked both but preferred the butterfly. Great bar, delicious food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buddhasynth Report post Posted April 24, 2012 L'ancienne is indeed tasty. Had a taste of the first run. I have read that the second batch (currently available) has been tamed a bit. This has me second guessing grabbing a bottle. well, I haven't had any of the first run but the second one is, for my money, well worth the investment. I'm a pretty cheap bastard for the most part and was quite apprehensive as well. But it's my favorite one at the moment as well. In spite of(or because of) this I cracked 2 aged (or at least "rested") bottles from the secret stash and have been hitting them regularly so I can give the L'ancienne some more time to smooth out. It's only flaws to my mind are the inescapable result of its youth. Give it a few years, if possible. Bear in mind that I've been a fan of all of Stefano's products when assessing my opinion. I know some folks don't like what he does but I'm not one of 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crow Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Today I visited Soho Wine Supply and bought a bottle of Butterfly and a bottle of Enigma. Trying the Enigma right now and loving it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted April 24, 2012 what the corpse from sleazeattle said. I found it like nothing else, but I also found it absolutely amazing. It really is awesome, and the louche is a big wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwun Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Today I visited Soho Wine Supply and bought a bottle of Butterfly and a bottle of Enigma. Trying the Enigma right now and loving it. [/quote You know how to live! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bksmithey Report post Posted April 25, 2012 A little Redbreast Irish whiskey before dinner. I love this stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted April 25, 2012 MoL 12-1. S'ok but not as good as I'd come to expect. Letting it rest helped, but it is short of the mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sardonix Report post Posted April 25, 2012 Ob-sell-o! It's getting late for a work night, but I'm tempted to louche another Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted April 25, 2012 Go for it dude! Like they say, Why put off til tomorrow what you can louche today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted April 25, 2012 Tazo chai tea. F'n allergies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thickasabrick Report post Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) Enjoying some oysters with ice cold French vermouth. A dash of Jade VS makes the vermouth taste (and pair) that much better!! Edited April 25, 2012 by thickasabrick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfred Jarry Report post Posted April 25, 2012 Meadow of Love Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinLamb Report post Posted April 25, 2012 Sipping on the Frog at the moment. And enjoying some samples I ordered recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwun Report post Posted April 26, 2012 What samples did you get?!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billnchristy Report post Posted April 26, 2012 MoL, same batch as above. It breaks in nicely, very different from day one now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedonmonkey Report post Posted April 26, 2012 A sip of something green. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fingerpickinblue Report post Posted April 26, 2012 ... give the L'ancienne some more time to smooth out. It's only flaws to my mind are the inescapable result of its youth. Give it a few years, if possible. Bear in mind that I've been a fan of all of Stefano's products when assessing my opinion. I know some folks don't like what he does but I'm not one of 'em. And I'm not either. However, a few years? I suppose that would be ideal, and I certainly agree, but I bet just another 6-10 months will get it largely there. I noticed in my most recent evaluation (mid April) that the anise component had finally started to open up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted April 26, 2012 VP, which must be a cousin with the parrot. Good thing I kept my sugar cubes and my spoons. Maybe a little down time in the topette will calm it down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crow Report post Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) Went to Nightjar last night. O. My. God. Sixteen different absinthes on the menu. Let's see... I had Emile 68, L'Authentique, Napoleon III, Angelique and bloody hell but I can't remember the fifth. Suisse Verte, I think. And then the guy sitting next to me bought my daughter and me a glass of champagne each. It's going to be a slow morning. Edited April 26, 2012 by crow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted April 26, 2012 Fremont Bourbon Barrel Abominable Ale, affectionately known as "B-Bomb". I don't usually like over-the-top bourbony beers, but this one is the most complex and powerfully flavored I've ever tasted. Absolutely delicious, incredible stuff, and coming out of Seattle, that's more than a bit of a surprise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfred Jarry Report post Posted April 26, 2012 Meadow of Love x2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedonmonkey Report post Posted April 26, 2012 A glass of that Tuaca/Solerno concoction...with ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinLamb Report post Posted April 27, 2012 What samples did you get?!!! I ordered a bottle of Sauvage, and a bottle of La Grenouille. And an AbsintheExplore kit of Roquette, Mansinthe, Duplias Verte, Doubs Mystique, Montmartre, Opaline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinLamb Report post Posted April 27, 2012 I must say, that the WS reviews were super helpful for me. Both the Sauvage, and the Frog were rated high. Which is a big reason for me ordering them both. And I am in love with both. Superb. I have 11 absinthes, and those two are by far the best, in my opinion. Thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ambear Report post Posted April 27, 2012 Those are definitely two of my favorites from abroad. Jade NO for me tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fingerpickinblue Report post Posted April 27, 2012 I thought they were both made by aguy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garrett Report post Posted April 27, 2012 Great Basin Icky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bksmithey Report post Posted April 27, 2012 Avery Maharaja. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwun Report post Posted April 28, 2012 Jade 1901. Speaking of wich,I found some nice replacement corks at Bed Bath and Beyond recently.You get a packet of 6 for $6.Three T tops,and three plain tops.Made of real cork and they're all tapered.Fits the Jades very nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
