Absolut Elyx Pure Plain Vodka 70cl / 42.3%
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Absolut Elyx is a premium vodka from Absolut in Sweden, distilled from wheat and bottled at 42.3% ABV in a 70cl bottle. It is the brand's top plain bottling, made for slow sipping rather than long mixers. Texture is the main difference from Absolut Blue: rich, silky and almost oily on the tongue, with more grain sweetness and length. That weight makes it a vodka for sipping neat or stirring into spirit-forward drinks where the base cannot hide. It suits collectors of premium Swedish wheat vodka and anyone choosing a bottle for a special dinner.
Absolut Elyx tasting notes
- Nose: Fresh white bread, a hint of cereal and a soft, nutty sweetness.
- Palate: Full and silky, with creamy wheat, light white pepper and a faint touch of almond.
- Finish: Long and smooth, gently warming, with grain sweetness that lingers.
Even straight from the freezer the body stays round and clings to the glass, which is why the spirit shows best with little or nothing added.
How to drink Absolut Elyx
Serve it neat from the freezer in a small tulip or stemmed glass, so the aroma gathers, or over one large ice cube if you prefer a slower sip. Classic accompaniments work well: oysters, blini with caviar or salmon roe, thinly sliced cured ham and sour cream with chives. It is a good bottle for an anniversary dinner, New Year's Eve or a quiet tasting with friends.
Absolut Elyx Martini and other stirred drinks
- Absolut Elyx Martini: 60 ml Absolut Elyx and 10 ml dry vermouth stirred with ice for 30 seconds, strained into a chilled martini glass and finished with a lemon twist.
- Vodka Negroni: 25 ml Absolut Elyx, 25 ml Campari and 25 ml sweet vermouth stirred over ice in a rocks glass, garnished with orange peel.
How it compares
Compared with Absolut Blue, Elyx is bottled at 42.3% rather than 40% and feels noticeably richer and oilier in the mouth. It sits closer in spirit to Beluga Noble, another vodka for sipping neat, although Beluga uses barley malt spirit and has a sweeter, more cereal-led profile while Elyx stays creamy and wheat-driven.
Good to know
The Absolut Company produces Elyx as the premium plain Swedish vodka in its range. As a gift, Absolut Elyx 70cl suits someone who enjoys Martinis or neat vodka with food. We pack each order at our London shop and send Absolut Elyx to customers across the UK.
Frequently asked questions
What does single estate mean for Absolut Elyx?
Single estate means the winter wheat for Absolut Elyx comes from one farming estate in southern Sweden rather than from many growers. As with single-estate wine, the aim is a consistent raw material, which the brand links to the vodka's richer, silkier character.
Why is Absolut Elyx distilled in a copper still?
Absolut Elyx is made in a hand-operated copper still built in 1921. Copper reacts with sulphur compounds in the spirit during distillation, which helps explain why Elyx tastes clean yet feels noticeably rich and oily on the palate.
Is Absolut Elyx good for a Martini?
Yes, Absolut Elyx suits a Vodka Martini because its weighty, creamy texture still shows after stirring with ice and vermouth. Try a ratio of about five parts Absolut Elyx to one part dry vermouth, and garnish with an olive for a more savoury finish.
