Aperitif Absinthe Rodniks Black. Rodniks is an absinthe from Spain. Rodniks absinthe has a softer anise aroma than it's French homonym, which makes it ideal for long drinks and cocktails. Rodnik became the first Spaniard to redevelop the making of absinthe. Rodniks Absinthe is an authentic absinthe distilled in Spain from the finest Mediterranean plants and herbs. High in wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) content, it is aromatic and smooth to the taste.