Comments on: Vintage Pernod Fils Absinthe

By: Markus

Markus — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:56:10 +0000

Dein Statement lieber Antezessor finde ich paßen zur Problematik ob das aber die Breitemaße auch auf diese Weise sieht sollte bezweifelt werden.

By: absinthejack

absinthejack — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:51:22 +0000

The modern bottles that say Pernod Fils on the label are pastis and not actually absinthe. They retail for about $28. If you want a great quality European absinthe check out our main site.

By: Louise

Louise — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:49:24 +0000

I recently purchased an unopened bottle of Pernod Fils which was imported from France. It is NOT old. How much would a bottle like this be worth???

By: absinthejack

absinthejack — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:36:02 +0000

A while ago I had a chance to sample the Tarragona. Unfortunately the sample I tasted was nothing special. It tasted like your typical Spanish absinthe.

By: Absinthe.FM

Absinthe.FM — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:36:33 +0000

Sounds temptating. I also have a sample bottle of Absinthe Pernod Fils in my bar, I might have to open it now as well. But mine is from Tarragona, I guess it will taste less refined.

By: absinthejack

absinthejack — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:26:57 +0000

You’re absolutely right, the louche was very rich, thick and creamy. As was the mouthfeel, the best I’ve ever had in an absinthe. I really wracked my brain to adequately describe the aroma and flavor in the post, but couldn’t. I decided to try again, so I had a glass of PF1901 as a reference, and to help the creative juices get flowing. You know what? I’m still at a loss. The aroma did smell similar to an excellent cognac, but I couldn’t detect any single herb or aroma. It was just too blended. The same with the flavor. I can tell you it was delicious, excellent, superb, sublime, but I can’t pick out a single herb or flavor. It had ONE flavor that simply couldn’t be diassected. I just can’t even compare it to PF1901 or any other modern absinthe. It’s kind of like trying to describe a color to somebody who’s been blind since birth. It just can’t be done. Sorry Lucy, you don’t know anymore than you did from the original post, and I’m not trying to be evasive, but I just don’t have any frame of reference for this remarkable drink. If you EVER get the chance, you’ve got to give it a try. I know you can get 2 3- bottles of modern absinthe for the price of one drink of this, but I guarantee you, you wouldn’t be dissapointed.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:51:59 +0000

It looks wonderful! The louche looks thick and creamy. Was it? How would you compare it to say Jades PF 1901 since it is authentic Pernod Fils? Can you describe some of those differences in terms of flavor, aroma, etc so that those of us who have not tried a pre-ban would get some idea of the differences and similarities between the two? It would be great if you can! Thanks!

By: absinthejack

absinthejack — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:46:26 +0000

Hi Brian,
Sure is, it’s the one I got from you. Thanks a million for the chance to try this. It was awesome

By: Brian Robinson

Brian Robinson — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:15:32 +0000

Jack,
Nice entry! Is this sample from where I think it’s from?