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   phoo
   

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   Before last June, the liquor store up on 15th around 70th specialized in absinthe. Granted, I couldn't afford most but the bottom end, but I like to have a choice. Now they are closed and most stores are going to have either no absinthe or just one. Anybody know a place not too far that has an ok selection with one or two affordable brands?

   Posted 3 months ago #
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   Compass Rose
   

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   Phoo, have you tried the liquor store on Market? It's still open.

   Posted 3 months ago #
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   phoo
   

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   I haven't, but they didn't have absinthe in the first place. The fellow up on 15th made it his mission to stock it. IIRC, the place down on market did tequila, but I could be remembering that wrong.

   Posted 3 months ago #
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   lakreitz
   

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   Phoo, if the store on Market doesn't have absinthe, ask for it. They've taken special orders in the past. I bought a few bottles of blood orange liqueur and elderberry liqueur there. Both were originally brought into the store as special orders.

   Posted 3 months ago #
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   Compass Rose
   

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   It's possible that Wineworld in Wallingford might have it.

   Posted 3 months ago #
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   Cheese
   

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   Whenever I see or hear "Wineworld", Clark Griswold never fails to enter my head as well.

   Posted 3 months ago #
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   phoo
   

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   CR: Thanks! I had no idea that they would carry liquor. Actually, I haven't really heard of them, but I'll look them up.

   Posted 3 months ago #
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   VeganBiker
   

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   phoo - you could try making it at home:
   http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Absinthe

   I have thought about it by never tried it! Sounds a little scary. :)

   Posted 3 months ago #
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   Rudy
   

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   You might not have to wait too long for another alcohol shopping option to become available. Bevmo is supposed to be opening soon.

   http://www.myballard.com/2012/10/30/bevmo-to-roll-into-ballard-in-february/

   Posted 3 months ago #
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    phoo
    

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    Thanks, folks! I've had another vote for Wine World, so I'll be looking them up soon.

    VB: That's cool! It can be difficult to get ahold of the proper wormwood - I remember when I was buying other herbs, I saw a company that had it, but it was sold out.

    Posted 3 months ago #
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    Nora Bell
    

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    There is a BevMo now where the Northgate liquor store used to be. And it's awesome.

    Posted 3 months ago #
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    ks
    

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    I recall seeing a couple at the Metropolitan Market on Lower Queen Anne when I was in there about two weeks ago. I am pretty sure that they have the Pacifique (Woodinville) and also Marteau. I would be surprised if the QFC in Ballard did not have at least one or two -- particularly Pacifique.

    Posted 3 months ago #
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    Quercus
    

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    Wineworld has about ten or fifteen different absinthes. Their rather large selection of local distilleries is also awesome.

    Posted 3 months ago #
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    BuffaloHawk
    

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    The green fairy.. Don't lose your ear when enjoying!!

    Posted 3 months ago #

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