Curious if anyone here has tried or is a semi-regular absinthe drinker. I tried some for the first time when I was in Chicago the last couple days. I must say I was quite surprised. I hate black licorice, and knowing that absinthe is supposed to have an anise taste, I actually liked them. It did taste like black licorice, but it was pretty sweet (and we didn't use any sugar cubes) and something I could drink.
I was lucky enough to try three that aren't commecrially available in the US, Jade 1901, Doubs Mystique, and Roquette 1797. If anyone's tried some of those available in the US, which would you recommend? I want to try some that are available here (I saw Lucid and a few others at Binny's in Chicago), but don't have a clue where to start.
For those that have never tried it before, I say try to find a bar that has some (or someone that does and is willing to share), but don't go overboard. They tend to be very sweet and easy to drink, and while the water brings the ABV down a bit, most do start out in the 65-70% ABV range.
Cheers!
Justin