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vorpal Aug 18, 2008 06:37 AM

Absinthe spoon

Hi all,

I need to find an absinthe spoon in Toronto, and preferably not for too much money. Any ideas where one can get one?

Thanks!

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    rodr0069 Apr 20, 2009 12:03 PM

    Here are a few more sites that may interest absintheurs:
    www.absinthespoonshop.com
    www.buyabsinthefountains.com
    www.buyabsinthespoons.com
    www.absinthefountainset.com

    1. t
      tamish.jog Mar 17, 2009 12:38 PM

      does anyone knw where i can buy absinthe in toronto..ive been looking and i couldnt find it!!

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      1. re: tamish.jog
        estufarian Mar 17, 2009 12:53 PM

        At the LCBO!
        Of course, all the current versions are not the 'real' thing which has been illegal for decades.
        HILL'S ABSINTHE*
        Czech Republic | Creative Trade S.R.O.
        587204 | 700 mL | $ 73.30

        PERNOD ABSINTHE*
        France | S.E.G.M. Pernod International
        604496 | 700 mL | $ 81.95
        Both are widely available in Vintages sections of LCBO - call them for details of availability or visit their website.

      2. r
        rodr0069 Oct 28, 2008 08:15 AM

        Hello,
        If you end up liking absinthe, try this vendor for accessories. They have ultra fast shipping to CA. www.absintheonthenet.com

        1. Finnegan Aug 20, 2008 11:34 AM

          One of the brands of Absinthe sold in the vintages section at the LCBO comes with a spoon...I think it was about $85 for a 750 ml bottle

          1. vorpal Aug 19, 2008 07:42 PM

            Hi all,

            Thanks for all your tips and suggestions! I just found someone late this afternoon online who had more spoons than she knew what to do with and was willing to lose one my way. Sorry to trouble everyone here!

            1. KayceeK Aug 19, 2008 07:07 AM

              While it's true that forks and normal spoons work equally well, I think the poster is looking for the traditional slotted spoon to get the full effect, in appreciation of his friend's thoughtfulness in buying a bottle to begin with.

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              1. re: KayceeK
                OnDaGo Aug 19, 2008 10:49 AM

                yes but with only 4 days notice till he needs the spoon any "mail order" option is out of the question...

              2. Kagemusha Aug 19, 2008 05:06 AM

                There's tons of absinthiana online(caveat emptor) to resource this nano-fad. Otherwise, a spoon and a power drill are your best friends.

                1. OnDaGo Aug 18, 2008 08:34 PM

                  A tea strainer is easy to get and works well... but I have used a regular spoon many times...

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                    childofthestorm Aug 18, 2008 09:28 AM

                    You might consider calling a bar that serves a lot of absinthe and asking if they know of a good source. That new bar The Ossington specializes in it, as does upstairs at Czehoski.

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                    1. re: childofthestorm
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                      Ron M Aug 18, 2008 12:41 PM

                      Bar Supplies in Toronto

                      http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/367938

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                      jillybean38 Aug 18, 2008 08:08 AM

                      Mine came from an antique dealer. I've never seen them anywhere else. Do they still make them?

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                        EarlyDrive Aug 18, 2008 08:53 AM

                        Mine came with my last bottle of absinthe.

                      2. KayceeK Aug 18, 2008 08:03 AM

                        I've ordered a couple off of ebay. It might be easier than scouring novelty stores in Toronto..

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                        1. re: KayceeK
                          vorpal Aug 18, 2008 08:20 AM

                          I should have mentioned this, but ordering online and waiting isn't an option. My friend purchased a bottle that he wants to share with me this Thursday, and it can't be done later than that as I am moving.

                          Thanks all the same for the suggestion, though!

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