Absolut Original Vodka 1L

Distillery Background and History

Absolut Vodka traces its roots to 1879, when L.O. Smith began producing Absolut Rent Brännvin in Åhus, Sweden.  The modern Absolut Original (also called “Absolut Vodka” or “Blue Label”) was relaunched globally in 1979 to commemorate the brand’s centennial and to serve as a premium export vodka.  Its minimalist bottle design—without the usual paper label—is inspired by 18th-century Swedish medicine bottles. 

Master Distiller and Production Philosophy

Absolut does not promote a single named master distiller for Original. Instead, its production philosophy emphasizes “One Source”: all core ingredients and production steps are centralized around Åhus and the local community to maintain consistency.  The brand stresses purity, clarity, and neutrality, letting the base spirit shine without additives like sugars or artificial flavoring in the Original expression. 

Source of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)

• Grain: Winter wheat grown near Åhus in southern Sweden. 

• Water: Drawn from deep wells in the local area (over 140 meters deep), filtered through Swedish bedrock. 

• Yeast: Proprietary strains used by Absolut; fermentation of the wheat mash is carefully controlled to yield a clean distillate. (Public sources do not provide detailed yeast lineage.)

Distillation Process

The vodka is distilled via continuous column stills to produce a high purity spirit.  The objective is removal of congeners and impurities while preserving subtle character, achieving a neutral but refined spirit.

Maturation & Cask Information

No maturation or cask aging is involved with vodka. The product is bottled after blending and resting (if applicable) with no wood contact.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Nearly neutral, with faint notes of freshly baked bread, subtle grain, clean character. 

• Palate: Crisp, clean, slight white pepper spice, neutral grain backbone. 

• Finish: Clean, lingering touch of peppery spice, no heavy aftertaste. 

Food Pairing Suggestions

Because of its neutrality and balance, it pairs well with a wide range of cuisine: seafood (oysters, sashimi), caviar, delicate cheeses, light salads, or as a base for fruit-forward cocktails.

Serving Suggestions and Ideal Glassware

Serve chilled (or very cold) — neat, over ice, or in cocktails. Use a narrow tasting glass or vodka tumbler to concentrate aroma and maintain cool temperature.

Storage and Aging Potential

Once bottled, Absolut Original is stable and does not improve with additional aging. Store upright, in a cool, dark place.

Grain Type & Mash Bill (if applicable)

Single grain type: winter wheat–based vodka. No secondary grains or adjuncts in this variant.

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

40 % ABV (80 proof)