Absolut Elyx
Åhus, Sweden
Distilled in a 1921 copper column still from winter wheat grown on a single estate, the Råbelöf farm. Bottled at 42.3% on Absolut's own pages, a little above the 40% of most vodkas. Difford's Guide lists 40%, so the strength may vary by market.
- Grains
- winter wheat
- Congeners
- Very Low
- Histamines
- Very Low
- Polyphenols
- Very Low
- Sulfites
- Very Low
- Tannins
- Very Low
- Sugar
- Very Low
- Additives
- Very Low
- Calories
- 104
- Sugar
- 0g
14.8g ethanol at 42.3% ABV. No sugar, so every calorie here is alcohol.
In its favor
- ✓Single-estate wheat
- ✓No added sugar or additives
What to watch
- !Wheat base
- !42.3% adds about 6% more ethanol per pour than a 40% vodka
Factor by factor
Congeners Very Low ▾
Byproducts of fermentation (methanol, acetaldehyde, fusel alcohols). Strongly linked to hangover severity; darker, less-distilled spirits carry more.
Histamines Very Low ▾
Produced by bacteria during fermentation/aging. Trigger flushing, headaches, congestion in sensitive drinkers. High in red wine, beer, aged spirits.
Polyphenols Very Low ▾
Plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Slightly protective at low doses but at high concentrations may worsen hangover via tannin/quercetin reactions.
Sulfites Very Low ▾
Preservatives (SO₂) added to wine and some beers. Common trigger of headaches, asthma, and allergic-type reactions.
Tannins Very Low ▾
Astringent polyphenols from skins, seeds, barrels. Bind proteins, slow alcohol clearance, and aggravate dehydration-style symptoms.
Sugar Very Low ▾
Residual sugar amplifies hangover via blood-sugar swings and dehydration. Liqueurs and cocktails are the main offenders.
Additives Very Low ▾
Colorants, flavorings, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbates. Cheap spirits and ready-to-drinks often hide these in trade-secret formulas.
Elyx is Absolut’s premium vodka, made at the Åhus distillery from one estate’s winter wheat in a copper column still dating to 1921.
It is bottled at 42.3% on Absolut’s pages, so a 1.5oz pour carries slightly more ethanol than the standard Absolut at 40%.
Absolut Elyx questions
How many calories are in a shot of Absolut Elyx? ▾
About 104 calories in a 1.5oz shot at 42.3% ABV. All of them come from the alcohol, since there is no sugar.
Does Absolut Elyx have sugar? ▾
No. Absolut Elyx has 0g of sugar per 1.5oz serving.
Is Absolut Elyx gluten-free? ▾
Not by label. Absolut Elyx is distilled from wheat, so US rules bar it from claiming gluten-free. Distillation does remove the gluten protein, and the Celiac Disease Foundation considers distilled spirits safe for most coeliacs. If you would rather avoid the question, pick a spirit distilled from corn, potato, grape or agave.
What is Absolut Elyx made from? ▾
Absolut Elyx is made from winter wheat.
What proof is Absolut Elyx? ▾
Absolut Elyx is 84.6 proof, which is 42.3% alcohol by volume.
Does Absolut Elyx give you a bad hangover? ▾
Absolut Elyx scores 2/10 on the SpiritFacts Hangover Index, against 2/10 for vodka overall. It is low on every hangover factor we track, so most of the morning after comes down to how much ethanol you drink.
Is Absolut Elyx vegan? ▾
Yes. Absolut Elyx is listed as vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients or fining agents.