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Absolut - Original (Blue) (750ml)

Absolut Original is the flagship Swedish vodka and the foundation of the wider Absolut portfolio. Launched internationally in New York in 1979, it is produced in and around Åhus from Swedish winter wheat and water from local wells. The vodka is continuously distilled and is presented by the brand as rich, full-bodied and complex while remaining smooth and mellow. Its grain-led character, subtle dried-fruit note and exceptionally versatile profile have made it a classic for both sipping and mixed drinks. Absolut describes Original as a modern icon and a vodka 'Born to Mix', with the liquid designed to work across classic cocktails as well as simple serves.


ABV

40%

Country of Origin

Sweden

Brand Profile

The Absolut Company / Pernod Ricard

Tasting Notes

Nose
Nose

Clean grain character with subtle dried-fruit notes

Palate
Palate

Rich, full-bodied and complex yet smooth and mellow; distinct grain character

Finish
Finish

Fresh, fruity and smooth

Production Details

Production Method

Production Method

Produced and bottled in and around Åhus using Swedish winter wheat, local well water and continuous distillation.

Base Ingredient

Base Ingredient

Swedish winter wheat

Distillation

Distillation

Continuous distillation

Variants & Expressions

Variants & Expressions

Original; Citron; Mandrin; Lime; Vanilia; Pears; Raspberri; Peach/Apeach; Watermelon; plus other market-specific expressions.

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Price & Availability

Price Range

Indicative Price, Varies By State

Availability

Internationally distributed; India availability varies by market

Brand Profile

The Absolut Company / Pernod Ricard

Absolut is a Swedish vodka brand whose modern international story began with its launch in New York in 1979. Production remains concentrated in and around Åhus in southern Sweden under the brand’s One Source philosophy: Swedish winter wheat and locally sourced well water form the foundation of the vodka, and production and distillation take place in the same community. The brand traces its distilling heritage to Lars Olsson Smith, who introduced continuous distillation in Sweden in 1879, a method that remains central to Absolut’s production. Over time, Absolut developed a broad portfolio of flavoured vodkas while retaining Original as its flagship expression and Elyx as its luxury, single-estate vodka. Absolut has also built a distinctive cultural identity through its iconic transparent apothecary-inspired bottle, long-running art and advertising collaborations, and its 'Born to Mix' positioning. Today, The Absolut Company is part of Pernod Ricard, while Absolut continues to be produced in Åhus.

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Awards & Recognition

Absolut's official site says the vodka won Gold at The Spirits Business Vodka Masters in 2

Absolut's official site says the vodka won Gold at The Spirits Business Vodka Masters in 2024 for the second consecutive year

The 2024 Vodka Masters results published by The Spirits Business list Absolut Original as

The 2024 Vodka Masters results published by The Spirits Business list Absolut Original as a Silver medalist

the discrepancy reflects different wording on the brand site versus the competition result

the discrepancy reflects different wording on the brand site versus the competition results, so the competition result should be treated as the independently published result

Quick Facts

International launch: 1979

40% ABV

Swedish winter wheat

local well water

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