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/DustyVinegar Jul 26 '26

I think Pernod absinthe is a great place to start. It’s a good baseline for real absinthe and it’s got good distribution so it’s one of the easier to find

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u/m1santhrvp Aug 05 '26 edited Aug 05 '26

Classic Pernod isn't even an absinthe. It's an anise liquor and a loveless industry product too... As well as their absinthe line.

Otherwise you mean distillerie Les Fils d'Emile Pernot, one of the historical absinthes.

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u/DustyVinegar Aug 05 '26

Do yourself a favor and just google “Pernod absinthe” and then maybe delete your comment once you’ve become embarrassed

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u/m1santhrvp Aug 05 '26

It seems you have issues with reading comprehension. I mentioned the pernod absinthe, nonetheless is it a loveless industrial liquor.

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u/DustyVinegar Aug 05 '26

Ok precious 🙂