Absolut Elyx Vodka

Distillery Background and History

Absolut Elyx is positioned as a “super-premium” vodka from the Absolut brand. It was first released in 2013 (as “Absolut Elyx”) and re-branded more succinctly as “Elyx Vodka” around 2025 to emphasize its elevated status.  The vodka is part of Absolut’s “Single Estate Copper Crafted” line, intended to showcase craftsmanship, heritage copper distillation, and high quality. 

Master Distiller and Production Philosophy

Elyx is distilled manually in a vintage copper column still dating from 1921 (referred to in some sources as “Column 51”), which is operated by hand to allow precise control and preserve character.  The philosophy emphasizes “liquid silk” — a smooth, luxurious mouthfeel — and deep respect for ingredients, technique, and tradition. 

Source of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)

Elyx is made from winter wheat sourced entirely from one single estate in southern Sweden (the Råbelöf estate) under Absolut’s “Single Estate” concept.  The wheat has been cultivated on that land since the 1400s.  Water is drawn from a nearby aquifer in the region surrounding Åhus; Absolut emphasizes that the whole process—seed to bottle—occurs within approximately a 15-mile radius.  Yeast strains are proprietary to Absolut, used in their fermentation of the wheat mash, but not publicly detailed in sources I found.

Distillation Process

The spirit is distilled in the vintage copper column still (1921), operated manually. Thousands of copper “packets” (sacrificial copper inserts) are used to purify the spirit by removing unwanted compounds (impurities), aiding in smoothness and purity.  Because the still is manually controlled, distillers can make subtle adjustments during runs to preserve desirable flavor nuance.

Maturation & Cask Information

As a vodka, Elyx is not matured in barrels. There is no wood aging—its quality depends entirely on the distillation, purification, and blending processes.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Clean and rich, with rounded notes of fresh bread, white chocolate, light cereal, and mild mellow spice. 

• Palate: Full-bodied and silky, with nutty notes (macadamia), creamed cereal, buttery nuances, fresh bread, and touch of white chocolate. 

• Finish: Smooth and warm with mellow spice, fresh nuttiness, and balanced richness. 

Food Pairing Suggestions

Because Elyx is refined and subtle, it complements delicate food rather than overpowering them: oysters, sashimi, light shellfish, mild cheeses, fine chocolate, or dishes with nuts or subtle sweetness pop well. Also excellent in high-end cocktails (martinis, vodka on the rocks) where purity and texture matter.

Serving Suggestions and Ideal Glassware

Serve neat, chilled, or on the rocks. Elyx is also highly regarded in martini or “up” formats. Use a tulip tasting glass or vodka tumbler to allow aroma concentration. A well-chilled temperature (but not freezing) helps preserve texture and subtleties.

Storage and Aging Potential

Once bottled, Elyx is stable. Store upright in a cool, dark place. It does not benefit from further aging in bottle; its profile is fully developed at bottling.

Grain Type & Mash Bill

Single grain type: 100 % winter wheat (from one single estate). There is no mash “bill” as in blended or mixed mash whiskies—the vodka is from a uniform wheat source.

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

42.3 % ABV