velvet falernum, where is it? - Tiki Drinks and Food

K KuKuAhu Member Kahiki, Ohio Joined: Dec 23, 2002 Posts: 567	K KuKuAhu Posted posted on Fri, Jan 9, 2004 5:20 PM On 2004-01-09 16:47, aquarj wrote: Sorry if this is a rehash, but didn't someone make an observation that there were two Velvet Falernums? I must've got the not-so-good one. I think I got it at Beltramo's in Atherton or Menlo Park. I'll give it to anyone who wants it - the flavor in mine is pretty weak. I think they also had the Fee Bros one, but actually I like the DaVinci one better, although it's still just a syrup. I remember sampling a "real" falernum at Martiki's Foggy Blotto, and that was great - sharp and strong. -Randy From what I understood, the first batch sent to the states for testing did not contain alcohol. There was much to do about it on the King Cocktail website at the time. the real stuff was to follow later. So yes, from what I understand there are (or were) two Velvet Falernums at the outset. Now there should only be one available. I too am so far unable to get my hands on any here in Kahiki, Ohio. So if anyone cares to ship a bottle or three I would be most grateful and pay extra for your trouble. Hell, I'd even mix ya a bottle of my grenadine (enough to last a while) as a "payment beyond the cost for your trouble" if ya like. pele

On 2004-01-09 16:47, aquarj wrote:
Sorry if this is a rehash, but didn't someone make an observation that there were two Velvet Falernums? I must've got the not-so-good one. I think I got it at Beltramo's in Atherton or Menlo Park. I'll give it to anyone who wants it - the flavor in mine is pretty weak. I think they also had the Fee Bros one, but actually I like the DaVinci one better, although it's still just a syrup.

I remember sampling a "real" falernum at Martiki's Foggy Blotto, and that was great - sharp and strong.

-Randy

From what I understood, the first batch sent to the states for testing did not contain alcohol. There was much to do about it on the King Cocktail website at the time. the real stuff was to follow later.

So yes, from what I understand there are (or were) two Velvet Falernums at the outset. Now there should only be one available.

I too am so far unable to get my hands on any here in Kahiki, Ohio. So if anyone cares to ship a bottle or three I would be most grateful and pay extra for your trouble. Hell, I'd even mix ya a bottle of my grenadine (enough to last a while) as a "payment beyond the cost for your trouble" if ya like.

pele

Post #68614 by KuKuAhu on Fri, Jan 9, 2004 5:20 PM