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EP 658 Absinthe: What’s it all about?

Gary Vaynerchuk is visited by Brian Robinson of the Wormwood Society to taste 3 types of Absinthe and debunk some myths.

Wines tasted in this episode:

Vieux Carre Absinthe
Obsello Absinthe
Marteau Absinthe

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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Luca Bercelli

93/100

Very knowledgeable guest, providing a great education for GV and us. Good show.

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  • SWEET! Finally, an Absinthe Episode! I’ve been waiting a long time for this Gary. Thanks.

  • Scruff

    wow… branching out there….

  • SWEET! Finally, an Absinthe Episode! I’ve been waiting a long time for this Gary. Thanks.

  • Scruff

    wow… branching out there….

  • John Farrin

    3 Movin on up!

  • John Farrin

    3 Movin on up!

  • Hinrgman

    Fantastic episode.

    Thanks Gary

  • Hinrgman

    Fantastic episode.

    Thanks Gary

  • Redmeat

    Not a real fan of ABsinthe…but..I have not had it in YEars

  • Redmeat

    Not a real fan of ABsinthe…but..I have not had it in YEars

  • Jaque Noir

    I was wondering when you were coming around to an absinthe episode…one of my earlier comments had a story about absinthe

  • Jaque Noir

    I was wondering when you were coming around to an absinthe episode…one of my earlier comments had a story about absinthe

  • DrEdwardo

    I’m beginning to see fairies who look and sound like Kylie Minogue!!!

  • DrEdwardo

    I’m beginning to see fairies who look and sound like Kylie Minogue!!!

  • Love absinthe.

    Your night will always end up like this:

    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Albert_Maignan_-_La_muse_verte.jpg

    – MPM

  • glennp

    this is totally fascinating! This is the kind of break from the norm I really like in your shows. Good thinking!

  • Love absinthe.

    Your night will always end up like this:

    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Albert_Maignan_-_La_muse_verte.jpg

    – MPM

  • glennp

    this is totally fascinating! This is the kind of break from the norm I really like in your shows. Good thinking!

  • Gary,

    Thanks for having me! I was disappointed we didn’t have time to do all four, but I think it went great.

    By the way, the fourth brand just got listed on DUNY. http://www.drinkupny.com/Pacifique_Absinthe_Verte_p/s0778.htm

    Cheers!

  • Gary,

    Thanks for having me! I was disappointed we didn’t have time to do all four, but I think it went great.

    By the way, the fourth brand just got listed on DUNY. http://www.drinkupny.com/Pacifique_Absinthe_Verte_p/s0778.htm

    Cheers!

  • Scruff

    Good show… very educational and fun to learn

    QOTD: Canada

  • Scruff

    Good show… very educational and fun to learn

    QOTD: Canada

  • Andy

    QOTD– United States

  • Andy

    QOTD– United States

  • QOTD: I would imagine its Australia, no googling here. I’m just going to guess Australia, but my 2nd choice would be Italy, probably. 3rd would be Japan. 4th would be, Greece, I guess.
    I suppose thats enough guessing.

    Great show Gary. Loved it!

  • Guest

    QOTD…And the answer is….http://geography.about.com/library/faq/blqzlongestcoastline.htm

    I’ll give you a hint. It’s not Brazil, Chile, Russia, China or Australia

    Thanks for the info on Absinthe. I had it once and hated it. This will make me want to try it again.

  • QOTD: I would imagine its Australia, no googling here. I’m just going to guess Australia, but my 2nd choice would be Italy, probably. 3rd would be Japan. 4th would be, Greece, I guess.
    I suppose thats enough guessing.

    Great show Gary. Loved it!

  • gotsha

    QOTD…And the answer is….http://geography.about.com/library/faq/blqzlongestcoastline.htm

    I’ll give you a hint. It’s not Brazil, Chile, Russia, China or Australia

    Thanks for the info on Absinthe. I had it once and hated it. This will make me want to try it again.

  • M

    PLCB carries several Absinthes. The one with Van Gogh on the box is by the register.

  • Shannon

    “this smells like a mexican restaurant” – i love it!

  • M

    PLCB carries several Absinthes. The one with Van Gogh on the box is by the register.

  • Shannon

    “this smells like a mexican restaurant” – i love it!

  • guymandude

    Cool drink,I like it.
    QOTD;Utah

  • guymandude

    Cool drink,I like it.
    QOTD;Utah

  • agriffin

    good show! even though I’ve tried absinthe and hated it (i despise black licorice..yuck), this show had a lot of interesting information.

    by the way, way to bring the thunder with your mental math skills…32-15? no problem for gary v!

    QOTD: CANADA! (I googled it 🙂

  • agriffin

    good show! even though I’ve tried absinthe and hated it (i despise black licorice..yuck), this show had a lot of interesting information.

    by the way, way to bring the thunder with your mental math skills…32-15? no problem for gary v!

    QOTD: CANADA! (I googled it 🙂

  • Jake

    Gary…great episode! Black licorice is the candy of the gods which makes Absinthe so delicious. Keep crushing it!!

  • Jake

    Gary…great episode! Black licorice is the candy of the gods which makes Absinthe so delicious. Keep crushing it!!

  • brorjace

    Pretty fascinating show. I’ve had abisinthe once, and really didn’t care for it. Of course, there was fire involved so, I guess that was bad. Anyways, I love it when you take a break from wine and become a learner like the rest of it.

  • brorjace

    Pretty fascinating show. I’ve had abisinthe once, and really didn’t care for it. Of course, there was fire involved so, I guess that was bad. Anyways, I love it when you take a break from wine and become a learner like the rest of it.

  • sam

    Very nice. A quick detour into a world of differences.

    I’ve had absinthe before. It was called Versinthe. I enjoy licorice and the whole absinthe thing. My question would be: “Is the French pastis the same as absinthe?”

    QOTD: Canada!

    Fun show! Thanks for the education!

  • BruceP

    QOTD: Canada is the answer (Google). I was going to guess Indonesia, but it was a distant second.

  • greta

    Great show! I actually just tried St. Georges absinthe (from Alameda) a few days ago & it was great, so I am glad to get more info!!

    QOTD: Canada?

  • sam

    Very nice. A quick detour into a world of differences.

    I’ve had absinthe before. It was called Versinthe. I enjoy licorice and the whole absinthe thing. My question would be: “Is the French pastis the same as absinthe?”

    QOTD: Canada!

    Fun show! Thanks for the education!

  • BruceP

    QOTD: Canada is the answer (Google). I was going to guess Indonesia, but it was a distant second.

  • greta

    Great show! I actually just tried St. Georges absinthe (from Alameda) a few days ago & it was great, so I am glad to get more info!!

    QOTD: Canada?

  • Dr T in NC

    QOTD — Canada

    Interesting show, but I think I’ll stick with pastis

  • Mr Cook

    I never heard of Absinthe before this show. Very interesting and informative. Talk about expanding your palate. Great show and guest.

  • Dr T in NC

    QOTD — Canada

    Interesting show, but I think I’ll stick with pastis

  • Mr Cook

    I never heard of Absinthe before this show. Very interesting and informative. Talk about expanding your palate. Great show and guest.

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