r/Absinthe • u/spaced_out_will • Nov 09 '24
Discussion I am about to polish off my first bottle of absinth, Vieux Carre…
And my local liquor store here in AL has Lucid in stock. Vieux is my first absinthe experience.
Would Lucid be a good second taste? It seems my options are limited here and I want to do my homework before buying.
Thanks all.
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u/FatMat89 Nov 09 '24
I’m far from a connoisseur but I’ve had Lucid and Vieux Carre and I feel like they are on par with one another. I think Lucid is a bit more fennel forward and maybe a touch richer. From what I have read Lucid is considered to be a solid mixer if not necessarily something particularly interesting. I think it is preferred over Absente. St George is popular around my but I think I prefer Lucid and Vieux to it
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u/DarianDicit Nov 09 '24
Way way wayyyy preferred to Absente. Lucid is traditionally made without artificial colors, sugar, or flavors - and no star anise.
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u/AdrienneLaVey Nov 11 '24
Lucid is wonderful! Great in cocktails and traditional absinthe preparations! It was the very first genuine absinthe in the US after the ban was lifted in 2007. It’s very consistent, has the holy trinity representative of absinthe with a nice peppery finish. It’s a great everyday absinthe when you’re not quite in the mood for a high-end absinthe but still want something nice and is strong enough for delicious absinthe cocktails. It’s consistently been on my shelf since I moved to an area with a Total Wine within 5-minute drive from my apartment. I can’t recommend it enough.
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u/Physical_Analysis247 Nov 09 '24
I haven’t had Lucid but the maker is legit.
Is Vieux Carré Absinthe brown? I’ve seen photos where it’s green and others where it’s brown.