Century absinthe ... that elusive Decadent Goddess

Topic created by MsJekYll
on Sun, 8 Jun 2008 at 19:32

MsJekYll said on Sun, 8 Jun 2008 at 19:32...

Hey there everyone! I have created this topic as a follow up to my review of Century absinthe, the artisanal brand that's attracted something of a cult following... I love this absinthe with a passion. What about you? Are you a fan? Or just curious? Got questions? Join in and have your say!

Amanda said on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 at 00:32...

Hey MsJekyll! Just stumbled across your site (nice, love the butterfly, the pics and the overall distressed look).

Your review of Century is spot on. I first got myself a bottle as a Christmas treat last December, on a friend's recommendation. I've bought three more since.

I'm a graphic designer by profession (print mostly, not web) and I've been drinking different absinthes for the past three years. I found it helps me to 'free' my mind when I get a block. I can't say for sure if it's the ritual, the alcohol or the herbs -- or a combination of all -- but it works for me. True enough, a modest amount of any alcohol is always useful when creativity suddenly deserts you, but absinthe does go that extra mile.

As for Century, it does stand out, definitely - the effect is very noticable. I've served it at parties as well and people get in a really good mood. It just alters the atmosphere.

Cheers!
Amanda

MsJekYll said on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 at 13:28...

Hi Amanda, thanks for the post. Glad you liked my site. I am self-taught, webdesign has been my hobby for years... (there are still some remnants of my earliest attempts on the web :-) )

I agree with you about the effects of Century, they are far more profound than in most absinthes. I have a friend who is a herbalist. She knows her herbs inside out, she can distinguish their aroma and taste just as easily as the rest of us visually distinguish colors. The first time I gave her a glass of Century, she took a sip, then looked up and said: "Oh I see. This will do the trick in no time, right?"

Tommie said on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 at 17:42...

Century was nice, it was the first Absinthe I had experienced.

I drank about 4 shots worth the first time and just remember sitting there and my wife just laughed and asked if I was alright. She said she asked that because I had a constant smile on my face. (Honestly wasn't aware at the time till I stood up and looked in the mirror.)

Overall a strong sense of well being and clarity... The best part was that the next morning I woke up 10 mins before the alarm went off and literally hopped out of bed. I felt outstanding.. It was the exact opposite of a hangover.

amorphous said on Sat, 5 Jul 2008 at 14:43...

praise be. i had century earlier this year. two shots and i was trippin balls. the wormwood does have a psychoactive effect, it's not just the alcohol. tried enough of that to know the difference =) it's warm and fuzzy if you're a warm and fuzzy type. i imagine if you're a dark and gloomy type.. well, i shudder to think.

barfly69 said on Sun, 6 Jul 2008 at 23:01...

sounds like my kind of stuff
where do you get it?

TrishX said on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 at 01:37...

@ centuryabsinthe.com

That's the only way. They don't sell through resellers since they make it in small quantities and it sells like hot cakes. I queued up for two weeks for mine. Amazing stuff though. Amazing customer care as well.

Anonymous said on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 at 02:23...

pricey though :-(

Anonymous said on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 at 15:47...

OMG! Drinking some now............. to say 'amazing' would be an understatment

Bruce said on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 at 04:51...

I am looking for a quality experience, soon to turn 55 I have had in my youth experiances hard to explain, they transend what most people know. I may not duplicate them but I try.

Martha said on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 at 23:21...

I had a bottle in 2006. I consumed it ritually and with the right mind set, had a wonderful experience. It's a different feel from hard like kind spirits. Definitely a wonderful addition to ones personal bar. More emotions tweaked and mind wonders in a wonderful, somewhat sexual way. It's all good. Pass the sugar cube and water please