Absolut vodka was established in 1879 by Lars
Olsson Smith and is produced in Ahus Sweden but
owned by the Pernod-Ricard Group who bough Absolut
in 2008 for 5.63billion Euros. Absolut vodka goes
through a unique distillation process known as
fractional distillation which produces Vodka
without fusel alcohol, which can cause off
flavours to vodka and is sometimes described as
being 'spicy' or 'hot', not what you want from a
smooth vodka. The name changed several time in the
past until 1979 when they decide to launch there
product as premium vodka and used the name Absolut
Vodka. It was in this time that it got launched as
a global product and has grown from making 90,
000litres to 96.6 million litres in a single year.
It is the largest international spirit and is
available in 126 countries.The vodka itself is
made from winter wheat using approximately 80, 000
metric tons of wheat annually. Absolut Citron is
made exclusively from natural ingredients, and
unlike most other flavoured vodkas, it doesn't
contain any added sugar. To put it short and
simple: Absolut Citron is smooth and mellow, with
a fresh fruity lemon and lime character and a note
of lemon peel. Absolut Citron has no problems
coping on its own. Just add some ice and it
fulfils its original mission perfectly. On the
other hand, all fans of “Cosmo” know how
great Absolut Citron tastes accompanied by
cranberry juice and Cointreau.