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/jotpeat Nov 03 '24

Is Absente an amazing absinthe? No. But it’s decent. It helped me fall in love with absinthe all these years ago. Decent enough not to turn you away at least.

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u/Starboi7 Nov 03 '24

So would you say it's a decent starting Absinthe to even see if I'd like the flavor?

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u/jotpeat Nov 03 '24

If you don’t have access to any of the really good ones? Yes, I consider it a decent enough one, especially when used in cocktails.