🥃 Absolut Raspberri
Swedish Absolut vodka with raspberry flavour; 38% ABV according to Difford's Guide; launched in 2004.
Absolut Raspberri is the raspberry version of the Swedish Absolut vodka. According to Difford's Guide, it was launched in 2004. Its strength is 38% ABV, 2 percentage points lower than the classic version, and it is one of the brand's flavour lines. The spelling 'Raspberri' is deliberate: it reminds people of the brand's Swedish origin.
Absolut produces it, and the brand belongs to Pernod Ricard. Difford's Guide describes the taste as raspberry, dry and creamy, with a clean grain base. The guide gives no full composition, so compare it with Citron or Mandrin using the label. Marketing material says the Absolut flavours are made from natural ingredients without added sugar, but for this version check the label.
Why this matters for you. This is a flavoured vodka (EU category 31) with a lower strength than the classic Absolut Vodka (40% ABV). Compare strength and composition on the label, as they can vary by batch and market. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | 2004 — launch of Absolut Raspberri (per Difford's Guide) |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I, category 31 'Flavoured vodka' |
| EU category | 31 — flavoured vodka |
| Raw material | winter wheat vodka with natural flavourings |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 38% ABV (per Difford's Guide; may differ in other markets) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Absolut Raspberri → kind of → 🌾 Vodka and grain spirits → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Absolut, 🍸 Vodka, 🌾 Vodka and grain spirits
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Absolut Citron, 🥃 Absolut Mandrin, 🥃 Absolut Citron, 🥃 Absolut Mandrin, 🥃 Absolut Vanilia, 🥃 Absolut Vodka, 🥃 Absolut Vanilia, 🥃 Absolut Vodka, 🍸 Flavoured vodka, 🥃 Wyborowa, 🥃 Sobieski Raspberry
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Absolut Raspberri is stronger than the classic?
No. According to Difford's Guide, its strength is 38% ABV, while the classic Absolut Vodka is 40% ABV.
Why is it spelled 'Raspberri'?
According to Difford's Guide, the spelling is deliberate and refers to the brand's Swedish origin.
When was Absolut Raspberri launched?
In 2004, according to Difford's Guide.
What to read next
- 🥃 Absolut Citron — Swedish Absolut vodka with a citrus taste; 40% ABV, no added sugar; launched in 1988.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🥃 Wyborowa — Brand of Polish rye vodka from Poznań; history from 1823; 40% ABV; international trademark since 1927; owned by Pernod Ricard.
- 🥃 Absolut Vanilia — Swedish Absolut vodka with Madagascar vanilla flavour; 38% ABV since 2022; sold in the USA since 2003.
Similar
🥃 Absolut Mandrin · 🥃 Absolut Citron · 🥃 Absolut Vanilia · 🥃 Absolut Vodka · 🥃 Sobieski Vanilla · 🥃 Sobieski Orange
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Difford's Guide: Absolut Raspberri (38 %, 2004, raspberry flavour, intentional spelling)
- Pernod Ricard: Absolut (Absolut Vodka, Citron, Mandrin: ingredients, 40 % ABV, nutrition per 30 ml)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787, Annex I (categories 15, 20-22, 31; legislation.gov.uk)
- World Health Organization: Alcohol fact sheet