Absolut Boston: A Toast to the City’s Revolutionary Spirit

Absolut Boston was a Local Limited-Edition Vodka Bottle release and one of our many collaborations over the years.

Released in 2009, Absolut Boston was the third installment in our Cities series, a series celebrating incredible cities (and later countries) around the globe.

Batter up! Join us as take a stroll down memory lane to revisit Absolut Boston.

The “Green Monster” – the inspiration for Absolut Boston

What better way to capture the essence of Boston than by celebrating the iconic “Green Monster” at Fenway Park?

On each bottle, an inscription read: “In a city rich with monuments commemorating a nation, the one that stands above all is a dented green wall 37 feet tall, 240 feet long, and some 310 feet from home plate down the left-field lane.”

With its green backdrop the Absolut Boston limited edition bottle was a tribute to the infamous “Green Monster”, the nickname of the left field wall at Fenway Park, home of Boston Red Sox baseball team.

Another Kind of Boston Tea Party

When we set out to create Absolut Boston, we wanted to capture the city’s rich history—but with a twist! After all, doing things differently is part of Absolut’s DNA.

So, what better way to honor Boston than by tipping our hat to the most famous tea party in history? No, not the kind with crumpets and cucumber sandwiches, but the legendary Boston Tea Party of 1773.

In a playful nod to this revolutionary act, we infused Absolut Boston with the bold flavors of black tea and the delicate notes of elderflower. This unexpected combination struck a chord with bartenders and the good folks of Beantown alike, proving that sometimes the best way to celebrate history is to mix it up a bit—literally! Tea, anyone?

Beyond the Bottle—Preserving Water Quality and Green Spaces

To celebrate the launch of Absolut Boston, we constructed our own “Wall of pride” on Boston’s Boylston Plaza.

Made up of 28 green tiles, created and signed by various celebrities with ties to Boston, which were then auctioned off to raise money for charity.

We donated $50,000 to the Charles River Conservancy, a charity that strives to keep Boston’s drinking water clean and preserve the many green areas around the city. At Absolut, we understand the importance of pristine water.

We source our water locally from wells in southern Sweden that extend over 140 meters deep. This water has been naturally filtered through the Swedish bedrock for thousands of years, offering a unique mouthfeel that can’t be replicated in a lab. Given that 60% of vodka is pure water, this element is crucial in creating our vodka.

Join us in raising a glass to honor the legacy of Absolut Boston, a bottle that distilled the true essence of the city.

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