Henri-Louis ___, distiller who opened his first absinthe distillery in Couvet, Switzerland in 1797 (6)

I believe the answer is:

pernod

(Other definitions for pernod that I've seen before include "Aniseed-flavoured aperitif" , "Aniseed-flavoured drink" , "French aperitif" , "Drink flavoured with aniseed" , "A liqueur flavoured with anise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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