When was absolute vodka made

It soon became the talk of the town, in the US, and eventually of the world. But the recipe behind the pure and natural taste of Absolut is actually older than 30 years. So is the 18th century medicine flask found in an antique store in Stockholm that gave inspiration to the iconic Absolut Vodka bottle. Instead of the usual three or four times, the vodka was distilled an infinite number of times. Just as then, Absolut is produced in Ahus, L. Smith's birth town.

Also the place where the wheat used for making the vodka is grown. And since the way Absolut is made won't change, neither will the true taste of vodka. Proof: 80 - Lars Olsson Smith, famous entrepreneur and father of Absolut Vodka, applied a new method of distillation using rectification.

In , the alcohol industry in Sweden was monopolized by the Swedish government. A few final changes were made to the bottle - the now famous medallion of Lars Olsson Smith was added and the neck was made a little longer. In a short time, Absolut Vodka has gone from a Swedish domestic vodka to one of the world's 10 leading spirits brands. Slogan: «Country of Sweden» was added between "Absolut" and "Vodka" to stress the vodka's origin and its tradition of purity.

A sketch of the iconic Absolut Vodka bottle , based on a vintage apothecary bottle. From a surprising level of environmental awareness to ancient water sources to that pesky old gluten question, here are 10 things you should absolutely know about the iconic label.

When it hit the American market in , Absolut was like the shy new kid in the vodka schoolyard. The understated, apothecary-style bottle looked nothing like traditional — and dominant — Russian vodka bottles. Many creative exploits would follow, with Absolut putting its mark on everything from Hollywood starlets to fruit to BDSM. Featured artists include the likes of Damien Hirst and designer Tom Ford. Absolut has a certain swag factor here in the States, but the company itself is more hippie-hipster hybrid than bottle service.