{"product_id":"absolut-elyx-vodka","title":"Absolut Elyx Handcrafted Vodka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolut Elyx Handcrafted Vodka. V\u0026amp;S Group \/ Pernod Ricard, Åhus, Sweden — Absolut's luxury single-estate expression, manually distilled in Column 51 — a genuine 1921 copper rectification still operated entirely by hand — from single-estate winter wheat grown in the fields surrounding Åhus, delivering a silky texture and exceptional purity that copper catalyzation naturally achieves and that modern automated stills cannot replicate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColumn 51 is not a marketing concept — it is a physical object. The copper rectification still was manufactured in 1921 and operates at the Åhus distillery today, manually operated by a small number of distillers who have inherited the technical knowledge of working this specific still from their predecessors. The copper is essential: during distillation, the spirit contacts the copper vessel's walls and reacts chemically, the copper ions absorbing sulfur compounds and other impurities that stainless steel — used in virtually all modern production — does not capture. The result is a naturally purer spirit from the same distillation pass, with a silky mouthfeel that the copper's contribution creates organically.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wheat is sourced from a single estate outside Åhus — a meaningful distinction from the standard Absolut Original, which draws from multiple Skåne-county farms. Single-estate production ensures that the wheat's character — its specific starch content, its particular terroir expression — is consistent across every batch. Elyx has won the Double Gold Medal and Best Vodka at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a 96-point score from Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally clean and rich with a pronounced silky sweetness. The copper catalyzation creates a purity of aroma that automated stills cannot achieve — no metallic notes, no grain harshness, just clean wheat and soft sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature silky texture that Column 51's copper creates. Full-bodied and luxurious with a velvety mouthfeel and delicate hints of vanilla. Prized by connoisseurs specifically for this texture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and silky. The copper-distilled purity carries through in a finish that rewards sipping slowly rather than quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e V\u0026amp;S Group \/ Pernod Ricard, Åhus, Sweden\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Column 51 — genuine 1921 copper rectification still, manually operated\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWheat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-estate winter wheat, Åhus environs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Gold + Best Vodka, SFWSC 2013; 96pts Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.3% (84.6 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/vodka\"\u003evodka at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Absolut Elyx taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally clean and richly sweet on the nose. Signature silky texture on the palate with a velvety mouthfeel and delicate vanilla hints. Exceptionally long, silky finish that rewards slow sipping.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Column 51?\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuine copper rectification still manufactured in 1921 and still in use at the Åhus distillery. It is manually operated by a small number of specially trained distillers. Copper catalyzation during distillation removes sulfur compounds and other impurities that stainless steel stills leave behind, creating the silky texture Elyx is known for.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is single-estate wheat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Elyx sources its winter wheat from a single estate outside Åhus rather than from multiple farms across Skåne county. Single-estate sourcing ensures the wheat's character is consistent across every batch — the same terroir expression in every bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Elyx worth the premium over standard Absolut?\u003c\/strong\u003e For those who appreciate the difference, yes. The 1921 copper still's manual operation and copper catalyzation create a silky texture that is physically different from Absolut Original. Best appreciated neat, over ice, or in a minimalist cocktail like a vodka martini where the texture and purity can be tasted directly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Absolut Elyx taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Exceptionally clean and richly sweet on the nose. Signature silky texture on the palate with a velvety mouthfeel and delicate vanilla hints. 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