Ultimate Beverage Challenge 95 points - Aromas of lychee and minerals are subtle on the nose. In the mouth there are notes of confectionary and herbs. The texture is incredibly soft with a silky roundness all the way through to the finish. Chairman’s Trophy.April/2014 Absolut Vodka is a Swedish vodka made exclusively from natural ingredients, and unlike some other vodkas, it doesn’t contain any added sugar. In fact Absolut is as clean as vodka can be. Still, it has a certain taste: Rich, full-bodied and complex, yet smooth and mellow with a distinct character of grain, followed by a hint of dried fruit. Winter Wheat, Pristine Water; 40.00% Add 1 part Absolut & 3 parts Tonic Water, build in highball glass over cubed ice.