When was absolut vodka made

Language: English. Absolut Vodka and the spirit of Sweden Absolut Vodka may be a global household name, but a lot of people do not even know it comes from Sweden. Last updated 19 November Photo: Spirit of Hven. Related articles. Give us your feedback! Our free to use website requires cookies, as almost all websites do. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. After a couple of years schooling he started employment and at 14 travelled to work in the docks of Stockholm.

It was here that he saw stores of vodka and realised it could be exported around the world and duly set about travelling to sell vodka, while learning a new language each year. 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. Absolut Vodka , the first bottle produced. Basically, literally, go with your gut. And maybe want a drink? Don't miss a drop! Get the latest in beer, wine, and cocktail culture sent straight to your inbox.