35 reviews of Absolut
can't believe 't hasn't been rated here yet. ubiquitous and generic in the US, it's also rather nasty - very bitter, and moderately burning. tastes clean/crisp enough (unlike some others), so it gets 2 stars.
Reviewer: The Sandman | Score: 2
simply awful. blind tasted with other vodkas and this rated the worst. Wouldn't use in a bloody mary.
Reviewer: Pete Balistrieri | Score: 1
i should have known better. all money they spend on promoting this swill must be coming straight out of the product development coffers. i like many others in the same price range much much better. i wouldn't even buy this for my sister-in-law, whom i cannot stand. it gets a two for tasting only slightly better than a generic like monarch or gilbey's. the initial flavors are harsh, and the aroma is reminiscent of turpentine. i'm no expert, but if it makes me shudder after i swallow it, it goes in the trash.
Reviewer: natashka | Score: 2
Not really bad, an old 'status' Vodka from the 1980's. It's just there is new stuff around today that is less biting and less money. Can be a wee burning as it slides down- especially in a Martini. No hangover- Decent- but today there is a broader choice when this was the 'Vodka of the 80s Yuppie'
Reviewer: Peter | Score: 3
Harsh! I don't think that can describe how bad this stuff taste. I won't ever waste my money on this again!!
Reviewer: JW | Score: 1
Compared to Smirnoff it's great, but still harsh, especially after tasting 42below and ivan the terrible
Reviewer: Ben Cummins | Score: 3
I was in Stockholm on business recently. I asked a few Swedish people about Absolut and I was told that it was created specifically for the US market and it's actually kind of a joke in Sweden. I didn't know what good vodka was until I tried Chopin... I'm looking forward to trying other Polish potato vodkas like Luksosowa etc..
Reviewer: Jake | Score: 2
ok i guess, a little medicinal, a little thin, kinda watery, better than smirnoff, but barely
Reviewer: ian oliver | Score: 2
Far from smooth. I do not understand why this stuff is so populour in the states. Well they DO have a great ad campaign. But taste... no thank you.
Reviewer: Mike | Score: 2
I truly enjoyed this vodka. Much more appealing to me than Smirnoff is in my opinon. The after taste is not at all harsh, though it does smell like rubbing alcohol it is a wonderful vodka.
Reviewer: Ashlie | Score: 4
Worst Vodka yet, tastes like 100% pure rubbing alcohol.
Reviewer: shawn | Score: 1
the perfect party vodka, loads of flavours, inexpensive, available everywhere and although its not the greatest tasting vodka everyone will agree that we have all had a lot of fun on this stuff! a true classic in its own right!
Reviewer: dose | Score: 4
Garbage! I suppose if you were drinking this solely with the intent of getting drunk, with no regard for the taste, then it might be ok... Try Skyy. Skyy may be flat, but I'd rather have something with that tastes like watered down alcohol than something that tastes like this.
Reviewer: Zorb | Score: 1
Terrible. If I could give it a zero, I would. Harsh and tasteless.
Reviewer: Gavin | Score: 1
This vodka gave me the worst throbbing hangovers whenever I drank it. I thought that was natural for vodkas, given my lack of experience at the time; now I know differently. Taste is very harsh and burning with an oily consistency, though this becomes tolerant when mixed. Still, I'd rather avoid this if I can.
Reviewer: mal | Score: 2
SWILL! If Exxon or BP made a vodka, this would be it.
An overwhelming acrid unpleasant taste that won't go away.
Reviewer: Campbell | Score: 1
The flagship from Sweden. Not the best Vodka on the planet but the best advertising, and the chicks love it. /A crazy swede
Reviewer: Viktor | Score: 5
i drink this all the time.i make a mixed drink using either sodas or ice tea, not to sophisticated, but it gives a good buzz.and Im drinking for a buzz, and I dont want to drink moonshine like smirnoff.it doesnt bite me, its not harsh or burning, and i dont get a hangover from it, so what more can i want.i serve friends drinks made with it, from fuzzynavels to screaming orgasms, and never a complaint about harshness and such, so i am giving it a 4.
the drawback is price, close to 30 for a 1.75L, after reading many many reviews here, IM gonna try 'FRIS', it doesnt have a bad review fro over 25 reviewers.
Reviewer: jimsteve | Score: 4
I like the hint of charcoal in the straight vodka. Absout's flavored vodkas are more subtle than most.
Reviewer: Fred DuBose | Score: 4
Smooth & clean. There is a hint of aged spirits aroma, it adds sweetness and complexity to this vodka. Overall, it's nice vodka.
Reviewer: Husky | Score: 4
Not awful, but this vodka is highly, highly overpriced. There are so many better choices at this price.
Reviewer: peter | Score: 2
I tasted the Ruby Red mixed with tonic and thought it was quite good - if you like grapefruit. I normally prefer a good martini "up" w/ olives; however, this was a nice change - a nice drink for summertime.
Reviewer: Kris | Score: 1
Reviewer: John | Score: 2
new review, this stuff gives me a headache, a 2 stars at best.and costs too much, why do i have to pay for all their damn ads in the magazines.
it is not better than Fris, read my Fris review [the 2nd one], its not better than finlandia either. its a tad better than smirnoff, but i wont drink that anyway, and i wouldnt drink this either.
Reviewer: jimsteve | Score: 2
Had the raspberry. Kickass bottle, no doubt. It's decent but a bit harsh. Obviously doesn't live up to hype, but it's better than aristocrat (but 10 bucks more).
Reviewer: Troy | Score: 3
overrated vodka, they should [psend less on advrtising and more on a quality product.not the worth thing going but there is way better for less money like wyborowa or banff ice or iceberg
Reviewer: jeremy s | Score: 2
The nose is somewhat complex and interesting in a pleasing way. Sraight up it has a burn on the gills and can light a fire in your rice bag, but on the rocks with a moment or two of ice melt this stuff delivers a complex and wheat based full flavored experience. Several hinting flavors, slight sweetness, good mineral water, wintery grains, mouth filling and not much aftertaste. A classic Vodka, a KNOWN bottle. Very clean on the body as well, no headaches here.
Reviewer: J | Score: 4
Not a bad vodka, middle of the road. A little too harsh to be drunk neat, but good with mixers such as tonic or lemonade. The flavoured versions are not bad either.
Reviewer: Mac | Score: 4
Certainly not a great vodka. It has bite and isn't the most smooth, but given the choice between this and Smirnoff I will turn to Absolut any day. On the plus side it is reasonably priced here in Canada and has never left me with a hang over.
Reviewer: Anorath_DHara | Score: 3
Remember when you were new to vodka and thought Absolut was a good vodka? Ha. Not sure why that is. Marketing more than anything I suppose. But certainly a subpar vodka for the money. There are way better vodkas for just a little more money. There are way better vodkas for just a little less. Mixing this vodka is tolerable as should be the case with most vodkas. But it adds nothing to the drink, other than a buzz. The harshness shines through. To drink straight would be ridiculous, as this is pretty harsh, with a substantial burn, and a bitter finish. Kind of like how I imagine nail polish would be. If it's all you have, I suppose I have sampled worse that came in plastic bottles and were procured from a small town gas station. Absolut gets by on its marketing and shiny bottle. Go with Ketel One for just a couple bucks more. A world of difference.
Reviewer: Mike W | Score: 2
Not as smooth compared to similarly priced offerings, but not too bad mixed with cranberry or ruby red. You can get better quality for less money(Sobieski as an example) so I don't regularly purchase it.
Reviewer: Jeff | Score: 3
tastes too generic and medicinal. great ad campaign but so-so vodka.
Reviewer: Maksim Markov | Score: 2
smells a bit harsh and is a bit harsh. nice bottle though/cap though. it's got a bit of smoothness in the middle that keeps if from being a train wreck, but has a nasty bite at the end. it's only a couple bucks more than smirinoff and to be fair, is worth it if it was just between those two. unfortunately there are plenty of good vodka's here in canada in the 26-30 mark, like Slava, Stoli, Musko (grain) or Luksusowa (potatoe) that blow it out of the water. it gets a 3 star rating for not being as pretentious as some.
Reviewer: EsocLucius | Score: 3
This tastes like old moldy bread thats been left in rubbing acohol
Reviewer: Dave | Score: 2
Sharp alchohol nose, sour olive and grape body, long rough finish. Personally, I do not consider the gap bettween quality of advertising and quality of product to be logical. If you must buy the household brand, stick with Smirnoff.
Reviewer: Christropher Home Cutler | Score: 1