Description

ABSOLUT VODKA BLUE (ORIGINAL)

Absolut’s signature blue-band bottle houses vodka made from a single source, winter wheat and pristine Åhus aquifer water. Continuous distillation yields “one-source purity,” producing a spirit with faint cereal sweetness, white-pepper spice, and a velvet mouthfeel that anchors countless modern cocktails.
The brand’s closed-loop CO₂ recovery recaptures 98 % of emissions, aligning with Absolut’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Snapshot: Core Facts

• ABV: 40 % • 75 cl
  
• Flavor profile: Soft grain • Hint of dried fruit • Clean finish
  
• Calories: 68 kcal per 30 ml
  

 FAQ

1. What makes “continuous distillation” special?
   Spirit passes through rectification columns innumerable times for consistent purity, unlike batch pot stills.
   
2. Difference between Absolut Blue & Elyx?
   Blue is column-distilled; Elyx is copper-pot distilled for richer texture and higher price point.
   
3. Gluten safety?
   Yes, distillation removes gluten; certified by U.S. Celiac Support Association.
   
4. Is the bottle recyclable?
   Absolutely, made from > 50 % recycled glass; remove cap & neck band before binning.
   
5. Ideal tonic ratio?
   Classic G&T: 50 ml vodka to 150 ml dry tonic over abundant ice, lime squeeze.
   
6. Can I freeze Absolut?
   Yes, –18 °C thickens mouthfeel without freezing solid due to 40 % ABV; store upright to avoid cork contraction.