I just noticed you mentioned absinthe not pastis. Modern French absinthe was recreated in a town 30 minutes from where we live, but I rarely see any offered.
I have a few absinthes in my cabinet. Lucid, which is so-so, Kubler (blanc), and Mansinthe (Marilyn Manson's brand, which is no longer in production). The Kubler and Mansinthe are quite good.
I haven't had any in a while. Maybe have a couple this weekend.