Where is Absolut from?

Absolut comes from Sweden. It was founded in Åhus, Sweden in 1979.^[1] Since 2008, it has been owned by Pernod Ricard, headquartered in France.^[1]

Origin

Sweden

Founded 1979 in Åhus

Owner today Foreign-owned

France

Pernod Ricard · since 2008

Key facts

Country of origin: Sweden^[1]
Founded: 1979, Åhus^[1]
Current owner: Pernod Ricard^[1]
Owner headquarters: Paris, France
Ownership: Owned, since 2008
Type: Brand — vodka
Category: Drinks

Good to know

Launched in 1979, based on a vodka first sold by Lars Olsson Smith in 1879.

Origin is not where products are made. Absolut’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.

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Sources

[1]Absolut Vodka — Wikipedia — Wikipedia

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