P.W.W Report post Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derrick Report post Posted October 18, 2010 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)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ambivalentzombie Report post Posted October 18, 2010 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob fritz Report post Posted October 18, 2010 That's a great start and as noted before, use the review section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 19, 2010 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoenix Report post Posted October 19, 2010 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m.a.mccullough Report post Posted October 19, 2010 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
techdiver Report post Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fingerpickinblue Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Just buy them all! Welcome to the WS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belarmin Report post Posted October 19, 2010 I love the Leopold and am sorry it's not easy for me to get. If you can get it, do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P.W.W Report post Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kibbles Report post Posted October 20, 2010 Nice! Enjoy, you made a good decision for your first purchase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belarmin Report post Posted October 21, 2010 Yes. Let us know what you think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P.W.W Report post Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted October 23, 2010 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted October 23, 2010 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sardonix Report post Posted October 23, 2010 Personally, I'd go with Delaware Phoenix, Pacifique, and Leopold's. Trifecta! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djwakka Report post Posted October 31, 2010 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m.a.mccullough Report post Posted October 31, 2010 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites