Reviews written by madphd
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Ordering
February 27, 2008
(Updated: February 27, 2008)
Overall rating
2.4
Appearance
2.0
Louche
3.0
Aroma
1.0
Flavor / Mouthfeel
3.0
Finish
2.0
Overall
3.0
Absinthe Substitutes
Neon in a bottle
At risk of sounding like a Pernod apologist, I will submit what I consider a fair review of Pernod. I say 'fair' because I think rating pastis low because...
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madphd
February 27, 2008
(Updated: February 27, 2008)
Overall rating
3.1
Appearance
4.0
Louche
4.0
Aroma
2.0
Flavor / Mouthfeel
3.0
Finish
3.0
Overall
3.0
Absinthe Substitutes
Pernod with a really nice tan
My preference is to review a pastis as a pastis, not as an absinthe. That said, I will offer comparisons between Ricard and another common, previously reviewed pastis; Pernod....
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madphd
January 24, 2008
(Updated: February 27, 2008)
Overall rating
3.3
Appearance
3.0
Louche
2.0
Aroma
3.0
Flavor / Mouthfeel
4.0
Finish
4.0
Overall
4.0
Absinthe Substitutes
THE Spirit of New Orleans
Part of Herbsaint's attraction must be it rarity. I had to travel to New Orleans to get it. As I write, I am sitting with open bottles of...
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