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Quote from: Joe Sr. on April 05, 2022, 08:55:37 amYes. Jeppson's is renowned for their Malort and not for bourbon. The bourbon is a relatively new offering in the last few years, so I took a "risk" on the barrel selections. For the price point, I'd rather get Old Grandad BIB than the regular Jeppson's. But it was worth getting as a lark.lol, anyone have a tasting (even if its just an old memory) of what malort tastes like? I had a distant swedish relative who lived in chicago in the early 20th century, they might have had it.
Yes. Jeppson's is renowned for their Malort and not for bourbon. The bourbon is a relatively new offering in the last few years, so I took a "risk" on the barrel selections. For the price point, I'd rather get Old Grandad BIB than the regular Jeppson's. But it was worth getting as a lark.
Quote from: fredthecat on April 05, 2022, 02:25:52 pmQuote from: Joe Sr. on April 05, 2022, 08:55:37 amYes. Jeppson's is renowned for their Malort and not for bourbon. The bourbon is a relatively new offering in the last few years, so I took a "risk" on the barrel selections. For the price point, I'd rather get Old Grandad BIB than the regular Jeppson's. But it was worth getting as a lark.lol, anyone have a tasting (even if its just an old memory) of what malort tastes like? I had a distant swedish relative who lived in chicago in the early 20th century, they might have had it.Oh, I've had it. I have a friend who "enjoys" it and I have reached the point of being able to drink it without making "that face." Anyone who's had it will know. I do not keep it in the house, though, but I will purchase it now and then for special occasions. It tastes terrible. Aged in wormwood, so it is VERY bitter.I believe for a number of years it was no longer made in Chicago, but is now once again. Or maybe just bottled in Chicago.
It sounds as if it tastes terrible. I'll never forget pouring a glass of Campari over ice after seeing them drink it on Booze Traveler. It was very difficult to consume. This sounds as bitter as that coupled to a terrible taste. Ugg.
Now I've had to google wormwood. I always assumed it was, well, wood. But now I know it's an herb and can be distilled into absinthe. Who knew?
Quote from: Joe Sr. on April 06, 2022, 12:29:34 pmNow I've had to google wormwood. I always assumed it was, well, wood. But now I know it's an herb and can be distilled into absinthe. Who knew?yup, it basically ends up like a weed, sprouting to the side and building an insanely dense but fine root system/mat. a tea of it is drinkable but not exactly pleasant.mugwort on the other hand is a related plant (artemisia absinthium vs. artemisia vulgaris), which i thoroughly enjoy the taste of. if you have a chance to sample it, do it. i want to use it some day. it used to be available easily in korea, but is hard to get in canada.read thujone toxicity/safety info before doing anything - it is safe in sane doses, but people have died after weird things like drinking pure steam distilled wormwood oil and IMHO thujone's "high" creating properties are just a myth.
Quote from: fredthecat on April 06, 2022, 02:24:07 pmQuote from: Joe Sr. on April 06, 2022, 12:29:34 pmNow I've had to google wormwood. I always assumed it was, well, wood. But now I know it's an herb and can be distilled into absinthe. Who knew?yup, it basically ends up like a weed, sprouting to the side and building an insanely dense but fine root system/mat. a tea of it is drinkable but not exactly pleasant.mugwort on the other hand is a related plant (artemisia absinthium vs. artemisia vulgaris), which i thoroughly enjoy the taste of. if you have a chance to sample it, do it. i want to use it some day. it used to be available easily in korea, but is hard to get in canada.read thujone toxicity/safety info before doing anything - it is safe in sane doses, but people have died after weird things like drinking pure steam distilled wormwood oil and IMHO thujone's "high" creating properties are just a myth.Fred, FYI if you plant mugwort do it in the far reaches of your yard as far away from your garden as possible. We have it here and it is a very aggressive spreader that is nearly impossible to get rid of.
Quote from: pete b on April 07, 2022, 05:45:41 amQuote from: fredthecat on April 06, 2022, 02:24:07 pmQuote from: Joe Sr. on April 06, 2022, 12:29:34 pmNow I've had to google wormwood. I always assumed it was, well, wood. But now I know it's an herb and can be distilled into absinthe. Who knew?yup, it basically ends up like a weed, sprouting to the side and building an insanely dense but fine root system/mat. a tea of it is drinkable but not exactly pleasant.mugwort on the other hand is a related plant (artemisia absinthium vs. artemisia vulgaris), which i thoroughly enjoy the taste of. if you have a chance to sample it, do it. i want to use it some day. it used to be available easily in korea, but is hard to get in canada.read thujone toxicity/safety info before doing anything - it is safe in sane doses, but people have died after weird things like drinking pure steam distilled wormwood oil and IMHO thujone's "high" creating properties are just a myth.Fred, FYI if you plant mugwort do it in the far reaches of your yard as far away from your garden as possible. We have it here and it is a very aggressive spreader that is nearly impossible to get rid of.yes, i cut it back a lot and spent some time digging out its root system. im tempted to just get rid of it, but the natural soil in my backyard is horrible clay and little is willing to grow, so as long as it isnt in my dedicated garden plots im not too concerned.
Plants like that are actually great for spots you describe. Bare ground is the worst thing possible for overall soil health hence the importance of mulch and cover crops.