What Goes Well With Absinthe?

[No1der]

Originally Posted by smokin5

I think what goes BEST with absinthe is a well-padded
helmet & a gift certificate for physical therapy!

The last time I indulged with a friend, he literally stopped speaking in any comprehensible manner.
We're still trying to figure out WHAT the hell he was saying.
So is he!

Well, I guess as with any kind of drug, Absinthe effects different people differently.

I don't know the details of your friends situation but if he was on any medication it's possible that the Absinthe interacted with his meds. I'm not even talking about RX meds, it could have been a combination with something as simple as allergy OTC meds.

I don't know, I've never had that kind of reaction but the internet is full of experiences that completely differ from my own.

I'll say this much, back in the 19'th century, Absinthe was a favorite drink of artists. Poets, painters, sculptors all chose Absinthe as their drink of choice.

[Corona Gigante]

Originally Posted by No1der

I'll say this much, back in the 19'th century, Absinthe was a favorite drink of artists. Poets, painters, sculptors all chose Absinthe as their drink of choice.

My guess is that was because it was the cheapest and fastest way to get drunk. Poets and painters were/are not known for being very choosy when it comes to getting a buzz on.

[No1der]

Originally Posted by Corona Gigante

My guess is that was because it was the cheapest and fastest way to get drunk.

That's possible but honestly I don't know enough to say one way or the other how cheap it was.

It's not like Absinthe is an easy drink to make, it requires a quite different distilation proccess than any other liquor...

[OtterAKL4987]

I tried Absinthe once, but I'm guessing it was a imitation because it tasted like . I'll stick to Scotch.

[No1der]

Originally Posted by OtterAKL4987

I tried Absinthe once, but I'm guessing it was a imitation because it tasted like . I'll stick to Scotch.

Oh, by all means, I'm a big fan of Scotch as well. However, Scotch is more like a goto drink whereas Absinthe is a special occasion drink...

I agree though, a great 12 year old Single Malt is fantastic.

[BigFrankMD]

I smoked a Vegas GOld with a glass of absinthe over a friends house months ago, it went really well. The smooth tasty smoke went very well. Id go with something on the mild - medium side personally, Id think paring something strong with the drink would make your head hurt and mouth feel nasty if anything.

btw, playing nintendo wii after drinking absinthe was FUN!!!!

[jagmqt]

Hate to disagree with you my friend but if you had that kind of experience with Absinthe I'm guessing that you either didn't mix it correctly, drank it straight or gotten a cheap knock-off that has more to do with paint thinner than real Absinthe.

The former Eastern Block countries are swamped with tons of Absinthe imitations that are absolutely horrid...

Also, there are tons of "recipes" on the internet for "making your own Absinthe" and these recipe kits are complete bunk. Unless you have a still there is no way that you can make Absinthe. The only thing one can accomplish with these recipes is poisoning or worse...

I tried to find the type I had...it was a gift from my brother-in-law, but I couldn't find it on a basic google search, so I gave up...I'd be curious to know if you've tried the kind I've had and how it rates...that bottle was my only experience with the stuff...it was in a rectangular bottle, shaped kind of like a Disaronno bottle...

I just don't find any glory in alcohol over 100 proof...that goes for any of them...Everclear, Absinthe, Wild Turkey, Yukon Jack, Southern Comfort (and I'm an avid drinker of the white label)...to each his own, I guess...

I like Ouzo and Sambuca...maybe I should find an 80 proof Absinthe and give it another chance...they all have that distinct anise flavor...

Now I'm in a problem cause all this chatter is making me thristy...

jag

[urthshu]

http://wormwoodsociety.org/forums/in...showtopic=2306

Another forum asking the same. They're seeming to lean towards mild cigars, not the spicy ones, as the taste can be too easy to overpower. YMMV & HTH.

[Churchlady]

Graycliff crystal pirate... long lasting, smooth, gentle... just right with the gentle feeling that one gets when imbibing absinthe....

[No1der]

Originally Posted by jagmqt

I tried to find the type I had...it was a gift from my brother-in-law, but I couldn't find it on a basic google search, so I gave up...I'd be curious to know if you've tried the kind I've had and how it rates...that bottle was my only experience with the stuff...it was in a rectangular bottle, shaped kind of like a Disaronno bottle...

I just don't find any glory in alcohol over 100 proof...that goes for any of them...Everclear, Absinthe, Wild Turkey, Yukon Jack, Southern Comfort (and I'm an avid drinker of the white label)...to each his own, I guess...

I like Ouzo and Sambuca...maybe I should find an 80 proof Absinthe and give it another chance...they all have that distinct anise flavor...

Now I'm in a problem cause all this chatter is making me thristy...

jag

Jag, unfortunately there are so many different Absinthe's and Absinthe fakes that it's impossible for me to say which one you had. Sorry bout that.

If you really want to give it another go, just check online for a reputable retailer who carries Pernod or any other well selling Absinthe. The thing is that there are so many horrid fakes out there that it's sometimes worse than the situation with Cuban Cigars.

Originally Posted by urthshu

http://wormwoodsociety.org/forums/in...showtopic=2306

Another forum asking the same. They're seeming to lean towards mild cigars, not the spicy ones, as the taste can be too easy to overpower. YMMV & HTH.

Wow, I didn't even know there was such a thing as the wormwood society. Looked at the thread and there are some interesting suggestions there too. Thanks for posting the link, interesting stuff.

Originally Posted by Churchlady

Graycliff crystal pirate... long lasting, smooth, gentle... just right with the gentle feeling that one gets when imbibing absinthe....

That's a good suggestion. After all, the idea is not to have competing flavors but those that compliment each other...

[adsantos13]

Originally Posted by Corona Gigante

Laudanum

j/k!

[physiognomy]

I've smoked quite a few cigars while enjoying absinthe, but my favorite was an '05 RyJ Ex#4... The medium strength & floral flavors complimented it really well...

[audilicious]

I have had some great evenings and experiences while consuming absinthe. It's a damn shame us americans don't seem to trust our own moderation of controlled substances.

To those of you who say it's crap, this is illegal here in the US, just like cuban cigars, but non thujone absinthe IS legal, just like non cubans ARE legal, so don't think you've done it and discount it as bunk if you got some FAKE stuff.

Also if you do get your hands on the real thing, don't expect a mindf*ck acid trip either, it's more of a cannabis mellow "high", mine were extremely auditory with minor visual... oddities, fractures, fuzzy glows. Also wish it lasted longer.

But as far as what goes well with it... for me it's always been more booze and if smoking, camel lights, as too much attention is needed for other things than a cigar.

[No1der]

Originally Posted by audilicious

I have had some great evenings and experiences while consuming absinthe. It's a damn shame us americans don't seem to trust our own moderation of controlled substances.

To those of you who say it's crap, this is illegal here in the US, just like cuban cigars, but non thujone absinthe IS legal, just like non cubans ARE legal, so don't think you've done it and discount it as bunk if you got some FAKE stuff.

Also if you do get your hands on the real thing, don't expect a mindf*ck acid trip either, it's more of a cannabis mellow "high", mine were extremely auditory with minor visual... oddities, fractures, fuzzy glows. Also wish it lasted longer.

But as far as what goes well with it... for me it's always been more booze and if smoking, camel lights, as too much attention is needed for other things than a cigar.

I wouldn't worry about it as this is not the most law abiding crowd.

However, I don't see anywhere that your post is faulty and although I've never experienced any hallucinations doesn't mean that others don't/didn't. Otherwise I agree with everything you said in your post.

One more thing though, I think that folks get in a lot more trouble with the law over Cuban Cigars than Absinthe. The worst thing that can happen when importing Absinthe is that customs can take it and send you a nasty letter...

[screwbag]

absinthe...umm...I forget....