Absolut vodka: how to distinguish a fake, history and types
Swedish vodka Absolut - is a world-famous brand, which is famous for its mild flavor and a wide range of flavors.
How to distinguish a fake Absolut vodka
The neck of the original bottle and the cork are covered with a special film with chaotic inscriptions.
Absolut vodka is produced only in Sweden, and the barcode must contain the country code starting with "73".
The presence of an excise stamp will protect you from buying counterfeit vodka, with the exception of vodka purchased in the Duty Free zone.
The original bottle of a recognizable shape that resembles Swedish pharmacy bottles for a mixture, except for Absolut Elyx vodka.
Branded font on the label.
Almost the entire line is available in transparent, slightly frosted bottles.
History of Absolut vodka creation
There is a significant gap of 100 years between the birth of the drink and its popularization.
The drink was first mentioned in 1879, when Lars Olsson Smith launched the production of the Swedish drink Absolut Renat Brännvin, which means absolutely pure "boiled" wine. Which was made from vodka and by distilling the alcohol-containing mass.
And now, a century later, in 1979, the Swedish state-owned company V&S Vin&Spirit AB decided to enter the American market. To do this, they developed a completely new product for the premium segment. In the process of registering the brand in America, the name of the drink was shortened to one word - Absolut.
But to ensure that the new product did not lose its Swedish roots, advertising specialist Gunnar Broman suggested creating a bottle based on the prototype of a Swedish pharmacy potion. And it worked, the bottle became as famous as its contents.
In a short period of time, the Absolut brand managed to displace its predecessors (Finlandia and Stolichnaya), which appeared on the US market 10 years earlier than others, from the leading positions.
In March 2008, V&S Vin&Spirit AB sold a 100% stake to the French company Pernod Ricard at an auction. Despite this, production has remained in Sweden.
Types of Absolut vodka
Absolut vodka contains only natural ingredients. Compared to other well-known brands, the alcohol we are considering does not use white crystal sugar or any other sugar in the process of making alcohol. And this is a certain highlight.
Absolut Vodka is a drink with a delicate and mild flavor that combines a rich palette of aromas.
Absolut Vodka 40% - a classic of the genre.
Absolut Elyx 42.3% is a luxury segment vodka produced by hand in copper cubes.
Absolut Extrakt 35% is a new flavor that combines classic Absolut vodka and spicy green cardamom, the other ingredients are kept secret.
Absolut Raw 41.5%
Absolut 100, 50% - vodka aged in oak barrels
Oak by Absolut 40% - vodka aged in oak barrels.
Absolut Lime 40%
Absolut Citron 40% - vodka with a mix of citrus (lemon, lime, grapefruit and orange).
Absolut Mandrin 40%
Absolut Raspberri 40% - a new collection of lightly carbonated cocktails
Absolut Vanilia 40 %
Absolut Apeach 40%
Absolut Kurant 40%
Absolut Peppar 40% vodka
Absolut Ruby Red 40% - this drink complemented the line of citrus flavors, and it is made from a special type of red grapefruit.
Absolut Pears 40% - an unusual combination of blueberry and pomegranate flavors
Absolut Mango 40%
Absolut Cherries 40%
Absolut Berri Açaí 40% - a rather unusual combination and play of flavors of blueberries, pomegranate seeds and acai berries.
Absolut Gräpe 40%
Absolut Äpple 40%
Absolut Wild Tea 40% - vodka with a light and delicate aroma of Chinese wild black tea.
Absolut Hibiskus 40% - a wonderful floral vodka with a rich aroma of hibiscus and pomegranate.
Absolut Cilantro 40% - a new unusual combination of cilantro and lime, which is very refreshing.
Absolut Rainbow 40% - this product was released in support of people with non-traditional sexual orientation. And the bottle features a rainbow flag, which is a symbol of the LGBT movement.
Absolut Uncover 40% - produced in a limited edition and reflects the night starry sky.
Absolut Mixt 5% - a new collection of slightly carbonated cocktails. It features three unusual drinks: Blueberry and Lime, Lingonberry and Pear, Cloudberry and Apple. It contains natural ingredients combined with the charismatic taste of Absolut vodka.
Update: 02.02.2020
Category: Vodka an Moonshine