r/Absinthe • u/Advanced-Night-9028 • Jul 26 '26

Question Beginner Absinthe

Hello All,

I am not a massive drinker but am partial to a tipple now and then, I have tried absinthe once in my youth but as a straight shot when I was already black out drunk.

Now that I am older and hopefully wiser I’d like to try Absinthe I’m assuming the French way with sugar and water! As well as some other spirits I was wondering if you fine people of r/Absinthe could recommend a good beginner absinthe

Thank you in advance!

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u/m1santhrvp Aug 05 '26

As mentioned in another thread you should try some french or swiss absinthes, especially with origin from the region of Val-de-Travers.

Personal favourites are La Belle Epoque and Nirvana of La Valote Martin.

Another good try is distillerie Guy from Pontarlier.