Recently I was fortunate enough to aquire a 50 ml. sample bottle of  vintage Pernod Fils, circa 1910. It was extremely expensive, but I’ve always wanted to try a pre-ban absinthe so I decided to give it a go. The color is a beautiful dark golden amber and the aroma is very reminiscent of a fine cognac. As I added water the louche formed rather swiftly, at first turning a caramel color, and as the glass was filled it ended up a wondeful yellow pastel. Now as to the taste – I don’t have  the adequate vocabulary  neccesary to describe  how awesome this is, so I won’t even try. Let me just say that over the past 10 years I’ve tried well over 100 different brands and this glass of Pernod Fils was the best absinthe I have ever had. If you ever get the chance (and can afford it) don’t pass it up. This was an awesomely sublime experience.