Rupert
Quite honestly, you would probably have to buy quite a few bottles and at $30-$40 each from what I understand, plus shipping thats quite expensive - I would wait for Ted's efforts personally, despite any opinions I aired, I still think it will be the best thing to happen to absinthe in a long time, and probably the best absinthe since Nestle took over lol : 0 )

Tim

By Chrysippvs on Monday, February 26, 2001 - 01:10 pm: Edit

"La Bleue" pastis has been made for a loooong time. I have heard it is not very good, just like other run of the mill stuff. There is a picture of a mingnonette in a catalog some forum members have from back in the day...

I tried getting some of this stuff last year...the wrote back once and communication fell apart. Guess they don't want to deal with sending alcohol out of the country. I suppose I understand however....

By Rupert1029 on Monday, February 26, 2001 - 12:06 pm: Edit

Speaking of LaBleue (the one that is really Absinthe, and Swiss), does anyone have a contact for ordering at a reasonable price ?

By Heiko on Monday, February 26, 2001 - 11:55 am: Edit

They claim that "The brand name itself "La Bleue" was registered in 1939"
- Who registered the brand name? The Swiss, or Lemercier?

They also say that "ever since this time ['39], we have continued to produce "La Bleue" as in bygone days."
- So this isn't new, is it?

But at least they clearly state it is Pastis and not Absinthe.

By Don_Walsh on Monday, February 26, 2001 - 11:43 am: Edit

This will surely piss off the Swiss.

By Petermarc on Monday, February 26, 2001 - 07:37 am: Edit

they 'imply'it by saying 'such as'...
haven't gotten the package yet, but i am prepared with good mustard...( can you say that?)

By Germanandy on Monday, February 26, 2001 - 05:48 am: Edit

peter, it is made in france. http://www.lemercier.com/anglais/bleue.htm
they say it contains "absinthe", have alook at the website.

andy

btw, received my package?

By Petermarc on Monday, February 26, 2001 - 05:15 am: Edit

looks like 'le brun'...where is it made?

By Germanandy on Monday, February 26, 2001 - 03:20 am: Edit

new pastis called "la bleue".