Having never had the previous incarnation of this product - this review is based only upon the "Original Recipe" and my experience with other absinthes.

The neat spirit is quite pale green but seemingly natural. Aromas are correct and even shares similarities with some of the better absinthes out there. It louches up very pale green. A sudden louche... not too thick. I've tried this at a few ratios from 1:3-1:5 but nowhere near the 1:7(!) suggested on the label. Aroma is mostly correct... but there is something else going on aside from the traditional profile. A nice absinthe flavor is there also... but is overpowered by something else. Maybe the nettles? A bit astringent. Finish consists mainly of this which is a shame as you can taste the traditional profile underneath.

A good absinthe with peculiar and wounding aspects. With some corrections - I would enjoy this much more.


UPDATE: 08/22/2014 - I based this review off of the United States bottling. Since many have indicated that perhaps there are two batches... one for the US and one for Europe... I purchased a small bottle of the European bottling as well. Happy to say there is absolutely no difference between the two. Same all around.

I do not claim to be an "expert" in absinthes. Frankly, I'm fortunate to even find them in southern Missouri, but the newly distributed Pernod Absinthe 68 meets every expectation I have. Its taste, aroma is very good.i am satisfied. I am pleased that such a large corporation like PernodRicard went to the effort to offer an excellent absinthe that, I think, will receive wide distribution and wide acceptance. Now I'll go and finish my Pernod.