I'm about to try my first absinthe

[P.W.W]

Hello everyone

 

I just ordered my very first bottle of absinthe - Berthe de Joux from Emile-Pernot. I have never drunk absinthe before and I am very excited :D

 

I would like to ask respected members of the WWS what other brands should I try. I know there are dozens if not hundreds of different brands. I would like to have an opportunity to try several quality absinthes, different from each other, representing different places on the spectrum, different absinthe experiences, if I may phrase it like that.

Edited October 18, 2010 by P.W.W

[Derrick]

Welcome to the forum. Try searching our user submitted reviews to get a good idea of what to try. By the way, you're off to a great start (Berthe de Joux)!

[ambivalentzombie]

Well, I'd love to know how it goes, sounds like you'll be getting your bottle before me. I'm going to be trying a few different kinds my first go in a couple weeks. I know everyone helped me a ton after I explained what I want from my absinthe. If you like bitter, or sweet--- more minty, licorice, or something else. I've found absinthe comes in soo many ways. These guys will help you tons...

[rob fritz]

That's a great start and as noted before, use the review section

[Absomphe]

What he said.

 

Personally, I'd go with Delaware Phoenix, Pacifique, and Leopold's.

 

I've been hearing good things about Perroquet, as well.

 

 

Your first choice was certainly well played, btw!

[Phoenix]

If you live in the US, I'd say go with Meadow of Love and Walton Waters. They can be ordered from Catskill Cellars and Astor Wine & Spirits.

[m.a.mccullough]

I am a huge fan of the Jade's there are so many I have to still try but so far they are the ones that have left a long lasting impression on me.

[techdiver]

I've been hearing good things about Perroquet, as well.

Your first choice was certainly well played, btw!

Just tried the Perroquet over the weekend and it's a must order soon for me, but the BdJ is an incredible start. I can agree with everyone else's suggestion, except for the Leopold's, which I haven't tried yet.

Edited October 21, 2010 by techdiver

[fingerpickinblue]

Just buy them all!

 

Welcome to the WS.

[Belarmin]

I love the Leopold and am sorry it's not easy for me to get. If you can get it, do so.

[P.W.W]

Thank you everyone for suggestions

 

Leopold's (Leopold Brothers Absinthe Verte I assume ), Pacifique (Pacifique Absinthe Verte Superieure) Delaware Phoenixes, Perroquet and the Jade series

 

This gives me an idea where to start

 

PS. My BdJ arrives tomorrow!

Edited October 20, 2010 by P.W.W

[kibbles]

Nice! Enjoy, you made a good decision for your first purchase.

[Belarmin]

Yes. Let us know what you think.

[P.W.W]

So I've been drinking BdJ for two days now

 

I find it very enjoyable, very intriguing. You take a sip and you feel different things for another half a minute

 

I find it tastiest at 1:3.5 - 1:4 dilution ratio

Edited October 23, 2010 by P.W.W

[OMG_Bill]

That is an excellent place to start......sheesh, I wish I'd found this place earlier.

 

The other suggestions are very nice as well. Buy them all! Cheers!

[Joe Legate]

I find it tastiest at 1:3.5 - 1:4 dilution ratio

That usually works for me, too. Watered weaker and I have a tendency to get disappointed and knock it back so then I have to make another. It's a vicious cycle.

[sardonix]

Personally, I'd go with Delaware Phoenix, Pacifique, and Leopold's.

 

Trifecta!

[djwakka]

Pacifique is tasty. It has a nice vanilla note that reminds me of maple-syrup. If you are interested in trying something a little different, try the St. George. It's a bit non-traditional, but it's very intensely flavored.

[m.a.mccullough]

Agreed. St. George is a tasty treat but it is in no way a representation of what an absinthe is suppose to taste like. Its worth trying, but if you want to try absinthe, it is not it, its more of a variation of absinthe like flavored vodkas are still called vodkas but they are nothing like what a vodka is ment to taste like.