Absolut Elyx Handcrafted Vodka. V&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. Column 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. The 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. Tasting Notes Nose: 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. Palate: 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. Finish: Exceptionally long and silky. The copper-distilled purity carries through in a finish that rewards sipping slowly rather than quickly. Specs Producer: V&S Group / Pernod Ricard, Åhus, Sweden Still: Column 51 — genuine 1921 copper rectification still, manually operated Wheat: Single-estate winter wheat, Åhus environs Awards: Double Gold + Best Vodka, SFWSC 2013; 96pts Wine Enthusiast ABV: 42.3% (84.6 Proof) Size: 750ml Browse our full selection of vodka at Wooden Cork. Frequently Asked Questions What does Absolut Elyx taste like? 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. What is Column 51? 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. What is single-estate wheat? 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. Is Elyx worth the premium over standard Absolut? For those who appreciate the difference, yes. 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