Absolut Vodka

Product Description

Absolut Vodka, Original Swedish Wheat Vodka: One Village, One Grain, One Bottle You Know

You know the bottle before you read the label. Absolut Vodka, the original, is a Swedish winter wheat vodka made in one place only: the village of Åhus in southern Sweden, with wheat from the surrounding Skåne region and water from deep local wells. It’s continuously distilled, has no added sugar, and is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof). The recipe goes back to 1879, when it was sold as “Absolut rent bränvin,” or “absolutely pure vodka,” and the apothecary-style bottle has been a bar-shelf fixture since 1979.

The wheat gives it a fuller, softer body than most vodkas, with a clean taste, light grain, a hint of dried fruit, a little caramel and vanilla, and a fresh finish, and some tasters find white pepper and lemon peel in the middle. It’s not a sipper, and it’s not trying to be: it’s the vodka for a Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Vodka Soda, Moscow Mule, Bloody Mary, or Vodka Cranberry, and for a martini you’ll actually enjoy. It’s also dependable, consistent from bottle to bottle, and priced for everyday use. Keep one in the freezer, one on the bar cart, and one for the party. Pernod Ricard has owned the brand since 2008, and every bottle is still made in Åhus.

About the Bottle

• Swedish winter wheat vodka; continuously distilled; no added sugar
• 40% ABV (80 proof)
• Åhus, Sweden; Pernod Ricard
• 750ml

Tasting Notes

From retailer and brand descriptions.

Nose: Clean grain and soft wheat.

Palate: Full-bodied and smooth, with light dried fruit, caramel, and vanilla, and a touch of white pepper and lemon peel.

Finish: Fresh, crisp, and clean.

Food Pairings

The clean wheat pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, and salty snacks. It also goes with brunch, sushi, and fried chicken.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it ice-cold, or mix it in a Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Moscow Mule, Bloody Mary, or Vodka Soda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it made from? Swedish winter wheat and well water.

Where is it made? Åhus, in southern Sweden, and only there.

What proof is it? 80 proof (40% ABV).

Does it have added sugar? No.

Is it good for cocktails? Yes, it’s made to mix.

How is it different from Smirnoff? Absolut uses wheat and Smirnoff uses corn; Absolut is fuller-bodied.

Explore More

Browse our Vodka collection, or see the Absolut Peppar, Absolut Citron, Absolut Elyx, Absolut 50ml, and our Absolut vs Smirnoff guide.

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