Pernod Absinthe

Pernod Absinthe's story begins not in France, but in Couvet, Switzerland, around 1792, with a recipe attributed to Dr. Pierre Ordinaire. Henri-Louis Pernod, whose name would become synonymous with the spirit, then acquired the recipe and, with his father-in-law, opened the first absinthe distillery in Couvet in 1797 before establishing a larger one in Pontarlier, France, in 1805. This makes Pernod an old classic; it was the most popular absinthe brand throughout the 19th century until its ban in France in 1915. The brand is known for essentially defining the absinthe category in its heyday. After the nearly century-long ban, Pernod Absinthe was reformulated and reintroduced, aiming to evoke the original recipe while complying with modern regulations, and it continues to be produced using wormwood from the Pontarlier region.

Pernod Absinthe offers a bold anise and fennel character, underscored by a distinct grand wormwood bitterness. It's a classic choice for a Sazerac, adding depth with just a rinse, and can bring an intriguing herbal layer to other well-considered cocktail ingredients in your home bar.

Pernod Absinthe greets you with dominant anise and fennel, intertwined with herbal notes like wormwood and a whisper of lemon zest. The palate is smooth, revealing strong anise balanced by herbal bitterness and a hint of mint. Its finish is long and warming, with lingering anise and wormwood, leaving a clean, refreshing sensation.