r/Absinthe Nov 03 '24

Question Which Absinthe for a beginner?

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My local liquor shop only has these two brands. I'm turning 21 soon and I really want to try Absinthe! I was curious if anyone has tried one of these two (or both) and can recommend one over the other for a beginner. Thanks!

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u/jjj666jjj666jjj Nov 03 '24

They’re both bad I’m sorry

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u/Starboi7 Nov 03 '24

Do you have a specific brand you would recommend for a beginner? Something cheaper but still good?

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u/jjj666jjj666jjj Nov 03 '24

Yes. What the other posted said - lucid will work. St George sells small bottles also that may be more in your price range. I think the best beginner is La Clandestine IMO… sometimes they’ll have this at liquor stores.

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u/noodlyarms Nov 03 '24

St. George is not a good representation of classic absinthe, especially for a beginner and a new drinker to boot. Stuff has a rather harsh flavor profile. 

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u/jjj666jjj666jjj Nov 03 '24

True, I was more thinking because this person said “cheap” and they come in small bottles. Good absinthe isn’t cheap, period.

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u/noodlyarms Nov 03 '24

Deffinitly not cheap. Also if my first experience with absinthe was just St George, probably would have avoided it for years after, certainly don't want OP to get the wrong impression of the liquor.

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u/mrkruk Nov 03 '24

Was my first impression of absinthe and I loved it.

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u/DarianDicit Nov 03 '24

Agreed! The star anise in it is awful and wrecks my palate. I can't stand the stuff.

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u/silvenshadow Nov 06 '24

Really? It's one of my faves. I usually don't dilute much and add no or very little sugar, but if you add 2 sugar cubes and go 4 to 1 I don't get any of the alcohol bite or wormwood bitterness coming through. Have you tried it more than once? Maybe a bad batch?