Absinthe

Tried this Absinthe on recommendation and it's a solid choice without being exceptional. Served chilled as suggested. The balance between sweetness and bite is present but not as pronounced as in more premium examples. For regular drinking it's good value. For a special occasion I'd go a step up. I…

I drink Absinthe roughly once a week and have done for 3 years. Not a connoisseur, just someone who enjoys it consistently. Served as a long drink with ice after work it provides a reliable wind-down that nothing else quite replicates. The complexity on the palate is comforting in its familiarity. …

I spent years not getting Absinthe. Tried it a few times, found it fine, moved on. Then I had it served on the rocks by someone who knew what they were doing and the depth of flavour landed differently. Something clicked. Since then I've been actively exploring the category and find it more rewardi…

I came to Absinthe late — not until I was in my 4s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it as a long drink with ice and the nose was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's firmly part of how …

I use Absinthe primarily in cocktails and it excels in that role — the balance between sweetness and bite comes through in a mixed drink in ways that complement rather than dominate. Served neat on the rocks it's fine but not where it shines for me personally. If you're building a home bar, having …

Took a bottle of Absinthe to a dinner party where nobody had thought much about it before. Served it in a proper glass at room temperature after the meal and it sparked a genuine conversation. The character did the work — once people noticed it they couldn't stop asking questions. There's something…

My first serious Absinthe was a gift and it genuinely opened a new chapter in how I think about drinking. The complexity — especially the complexity on the palate — was unlike anything I'd experienced. Served in a proper glass at room temperature by the person who gave it, with an explanation of wha…

I've been a Absinthe drinker for years and this category never gets old. The depth of flavour you get from a well-made Absinthe is genuinely hard to explain to someone who hasn't tried it. I tend to drink it as a long drink with ice and find that's when it shows its best character. The complexity o…

After 40 years of drinking Absinthe I'm still finding bottles that surprise me. The category has more depth than it's given credit for by people who haven't explored it properly. Served neat at its best, the finish continues to evolve in interesting directions. My advice to anyone starting out: don…

Absinthe has a specific character that isn't universally appealing and I respect that. Some people find the character overwhelming. Served neat it's at its most polarising — full flavour, no hiding. For those it clicks with, the payoff is enormous. I'm firmly in that camp and have been for years. I…