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| Type | Vodka |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | The Absolut Company AB (Pernod Ricard) |
| Country of origin | Åhus, Sweden |
| Introduced | 1879 |
| Alcohol by volume | 40% |
| Proof (US) | 80–100 |
| Related products | List of vodkas |
| Website | www |
Absolut Vodka is a brand of vodka, produced near Åhus, in southern Sweden. Absolut is a part of the French group Pernod Ricard. Pernod Ricard bought Absolut for €5.63 billion in 2008 (equivalent to €7.59 billion in 2023)[1] from the Swedish state. Absolut is one of the largest brands of spirits in the world (after Smirnoff and Bacardi) and is sold in 126 countries.