r/Absinthe • u/godenkidu • 12d ago

Question Recommendation for a First timer?

Hey guys, i have never tried absinthe before and im drinking ocassionally most of the time with friends so i like to try new things and wanted to ask for a recommendation. Im in Berlin, Germany if that also helps. Thanks in advance!

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u/sam99871 12d ago

Absinthe Depot is an excellent store. I think I bought something from there once. I just looked through their under-50 bottles online and unfortunately there are none I’ve tried except La Clandestine, which I don’t really like. Mansinthe is supposed to be decent but I’ve never tried it.

This site has some trustworthy reviews:

https://absinthereviews.org/category/traditional-absinthe/

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u/godenkidu 12d ago

Thank you very much! I will pay a visit and maybe try one or two while im at there

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u/jacquix 12d ago

Absinthe Depot is a lovely little place, good selection. When I was there I bought a small bottle of Butterfly, can recommend. If you tell the bartender you want a traditional style, he can most likely give you good recommendations.

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u/Polirketes 12d ago

Pernod is a classic, safe and reasonably priced choice. Definitely not the best, but it is a decent absinthe, easy to find, perfect as an entry-level. If you like it, then you can start exploring more niche and expensive brands

https://www.urban-drinks.de/pernod-absinthe-07l-68-vol.html?srsltid=AfmBOooRQWdfvbNz694d8gHa2RfAPWOTwOPhYOhFilvv05Ny1wcUmX2C

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u/asp245 11d ago

If you are in Berlin, The Absinthe Depot is the only place to go. The owner Martial is well known in the absinthe community and real character. He even has an absinthe named after him, produced by Aymonier.
It’s very good. You can also try before you buy.
As others have said, he carries a large range of true absinthes and should you wish he also sells reproduction glasses, spoons etc
Santé

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u/godenkidu 11d ago

Lovely, thank you!

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u/ElfBowler 12d ago edited 12d ago

Depends what's available, if you want to order online I would recommend Absinthe.de.

They sell the Duplais Verte by Matter for example. This was my start.

The Francois Guy or the Absinthe authentic by Pernot are also nice for beginners and not that expensive.

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u/godenkidu 12d ago

There is a store named AbsintheDepot close to me and in their website there are many options but im looking for something under 50 euros. Thank you for these recommendations i will check them

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u/ElfBowler 12d ago

Seems like a legit store with authentic Absinthe for sale, they'll surely help you find something if you stop by.

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u/AdrienneLaVey 12d ago

You can buy from Alandia online! They have lots of wonderful absinthes!

I recommend anything from the Jade (Terminus Oxygénée is my favorite of the Jades!), and Grön Opal and Vit Opal are great options!

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u/Electronic-Koala1282 11d ago

La Fee, Pernod Absinthe, and La Clandestine are decent options, and reasonably priced.