VIP Members Price: $28.95* Everybody knows that the Russian and Polish national spirit made from rye malt and often potato starch is Vodka. However one of the best value premium Vodkas on todays market actually comes from Sweden. This superb neutral Vodka first appeared in 1979. Distilled from grain grown in the fields of Southern Sweden Absolut was conceived as a pure product with its own peculiar Swedish identity. The distinctive bottle design was inspired by an antique medicine bottle while the minimalist logo and absolutely clear glass emphasise the simplicity and purity of the product. Served extremely cold Absolut makes a ravishing accompaniment to caviar. Highly Recommended. 'Very neutral on the nose with just a touch of cereal aroma and a hint of alcohol. Very good mouth feel dryish in style but with some very light hints of caramelization. Just touches of needle from the alcohol. Sweetish but rather short on the finish. I maintain that this makes one of the finest Vodka tonics in the world perhaps because the mouth feel of the Vodka lends a bit more weight to the mixture that other lighter Vodkas. Alternatively put it in the freezer to drink ice-chilled when it becomes thick in texture smooth and very dry. 40% alc./vol.'