Is “pre-ban” Pernod Fils the same as “post-ban” Pernod Fils?
Pre-ban Pernod Fils produced in Pontarlier France is different from post-ban Pernod Fils produced in Tarragona Spain. The recipe, manufacturing processes, and ingredients were similar, however, variations in water and ingredients produced subtle differences in the final products. Most Absinthours “connisours” agree that “pre-ban” Pernod Fils produced in Pontarlier France is the standard by which all other absinthe is judged.