Absolut Kurant Vodka
70cl
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40% Vol
The story behind the name Absolut Kurant is black currant, a typical Swedish berry from which the flavor is taken. When launched in 1992 it was a tribute to the Swedish origin of Absolut Vodka. Originally it was even supposed to be called Absolut Vinbär since the Swedish word for black currant is vinbär. Only thing was that the English pronunciation would have been ‘wine bar’.
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Absolut Kurant Vodka
€31.95
Ex Tax: €25.98
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Taste
Tart, bitter black currant bouquet from the first sip. Crisp, tart flavors develop with a clean midpalate. An oily texture underscores the racy, zesty, black currant flavours.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
70cl
Alcohol %
40%
Country
Sweden
Producer
Absolut
Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
Absolut Berry and Apple Breeze:
2 Parts Absolut Kurant, 4 Parts Apple Juice, 2 Parts Pomegranate Juice, 1 Wedge Lime. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Garnish with lime.
FAQs
Standard commercial vodka at 40% ABV will not freeze in a domestic freezer, which typically operates at around minus 18 degrees Celsius. Pure ethanol freezes at minus 114 degrees Celsius. However, lower ABV flavoured vodkas and liqueurs may partially freeze. Premium vodkas stored in the freezer lose volatile aromatics at very low temperatures, which is why serving at around 0 to minus 5 degrees Celsius in a chilled glass is preferable to storing in the freezer long term.
No, an unopened bottle of vodka stored correctly has an indefinite shelf life. Once opened, oxidation begins, but the high ABV of 40% and above acts as a preservative that prevents microbial spoilage. Flavoured vodkas with added sugars or fruit components will degrade more quickly after opening. For optimal character retention on premium expressions, consume within two to three years of opening and store away from direct heat and sunlight.
A standard 35ml measure of vodka at 40% ABV contains approximately 72 to 78 calories, derived entirely from ethanol at 7 calories per gram. There are no carbohydrates, fats, or sugars in a pure unflavoured vodka. Flavoured and infused vodkas will carry additional calories from added sugars. The calorie count increases proportionally with ABV: a 50% ABV expression will carry roughly 20% more calories per measure than a standard 40% bottling.
Vodka can legally be produced from any agricultural raw material. The most common bases are grain, specifically wheat, rye, or corn, and potato. Wheat based vodkas such as Belvedere and Grey Goose tend toward a clean cereal softness. Rye based expressions like Belvedere Single Estate deliver subtle spice and viscous mouthfeel. Potato vodkas produce a creamier, earthier texture. The distillation and filtration process determines the final character as much as the raw material.
The cleanest pairing is cold tonic water, which allows the base spirit character to register without masking it. Freshly squeezed citrus, particularly grapefruit, amplifies the ester brightness of premium wheat vodkas. Tomato juice in a Bloody Mary works well with earthy potato expressions. The key principle: the higher the quality of the vodka, the less you should mask it. Mixing premium single estate vodka with a sugary cordial is a waste of both the bottle and the money spent on it.
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