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  1. Absinthe_1900

    The Miracle of Absinthe

    It's likely they used an awful brand of absinthe like Le Tourment Vert, or Mata Hari, both of which are better suited to being poured down a sink. If you are new to absinthe, you are better off starting with a glass of absinthe, with water dripped into the glass as per the classic way, instead...
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    Anybody join me for evening coffee?

    I never run out. ;)
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    Strike anywhere matches

    Some of the Ronson touch tip lighters will require a big bag of cash. I have a old Parker Silent flame touch tip "Fan Dancer", that I snagged locally for a cheap price, so there are some still out there.
  4. Absinthe_1900

    Strike anywhere matches

    It's a "touch tip" lighter, of which there are several types. The one in the movie was a Ronson.
  5. Absinthe_1900

    D. Lewis, white summer flight suit?

    Bill McAvoy, and passenger bailed out and survived intact with a prototype Pitcairn in the 30s. Generally they were very safe machines.
  7. Absinthe_1900

    D. Lewis, white summer flight suit?

    Philadelphia PA. 1930s From my collection of aviation junk.
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    The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}

    Convair 990 Airliner maybe, if there is any connection? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convair_990
  9. Absinthe_1900

    The Miracle of Absinthe

    I'd buy the Swiss made La Clandestine. Most of the others I wouldn't waste my time with.
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    Your FAVE 'Golden Era' Picture Ads.

    A few I like. ;)
  11. Absinthe_1900

    The Miracle of Absinthe

    If one compares anise and fennel (which are ingredients of absinthe) to licorice, then you could say it resembles licorice in a broad sense. Generally Pastis has more of a licorice flavor than absinthe, a well made absinthe has a more complex flavor profile, if you buy a decent brand...
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    Kiss of Death (1947)

    Richard Widmark was great as Tommy Udo. The Tommy Udo role almost went to Harry The Hipster Gibson, who was the choice of Henry Hathaway until Darryl Zanuck saw the screen test Richard Widmark had done for the role. It's interesting to contemplate what Harry The Hipster might have done, if...
  14. Absinthe_1900

    Dessert wines???

    Don Pedro Ximenez Toro Albalá Gran Reserva 1971 http://www.lawineclub.com/tnsearch.php?fn=2&as=933 The color is a dark, dark brown...basically black, but along the edges or swirled up onto the sides of the glass, you can see that it's actually dark brown. This wine is exactly the color of...
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    The Miracle of Absinthe

    There a few micro distillers getting approved, that should have some nice absinthe on the shelves soon. Absinthe Pacifique. http://www.pacificdistillery.com/ http://www.king5.com/video/news-index.html?nvid=268056 Leopold Bros. http://www.leopoldbros.com/Leopold_Bros./Absinthe_Verte.html...
  16. Absinthe_1900

    The Miracle of Absinthe

    If they are an absinthe verte (Green) You'll want to keep them in the dark, out of direct sunlight, corked, standing up. I keep mine in a 1930s liquor cabinet/bar.
  17. Absinthe_1900

    The Miracle of Absinthe

    All of the Absente incarnations are not worth drinking, including the new Grande Absente, it's just an overpriced oil mix. Green Moon = Drain Opener, run away! run away! 10160 Auvigne Pouilly Fuisse Solutre.....I've not encountered this one, but I'd hang on to my money, and watch the forum...
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    The Miracle of Absinthe

    Refrigerating absinthe will cause the anethol (from the anise) to solidify, and settle in flakes in the bottle. Most Czech "absinth" doesn't louche because it's not made properly, there isn't much more you could do other than sink that swill.
  20. Absinthe_1900

    The Miracle of Absinthe

    Czech Strong is swill, it's a poorly made product that is about undrinkable. Don't drink it, just sink it. Anyone who swears by it, doesn't know anything about decent absinthe. lol There are a couple of Czech producers working on doing a traditional distilled absinthe, but they have a ways...
  21. Absinthe_1900

    The Miracle of Absinthe

    I usually drink absinthe that is not available to the general public, but the market is expanding, and there will be some very nice brands coming soon like the Pacifique, and the Jade series, and a few others that are in the pipeline. Try a couple of these...
  22. Absinthe_1900

    The Miracle of Absinthe

    Chartreuse is funny stuff, it isn't an absinthe, and sure doesn't taste like absinthe, and is even more of an acquired taste for many than absinthe usually is. It's definitely something to sip very slow, in small quantities. Be careful with over indulging in Chartreuse, some report it gives...
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    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    We have one outside of Houston, in Wharton Tx. The Tee Pee Motel. http://www.myspace.com/teepeemotel

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