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Frïs Vodka

FRÏS is a Danish vodka brand owned by The Absolut Company (V&S Vin och Sprit AB), part of Pernod Ricard group. Launched in the US in 1989 by Danish Distillers and is distilled in Aalborg, Denmark, at the country’s oldest distillery, FRÏS is renowned for its aquavit tradition. The distillery is the official purveyor of the Royal Danish Crown for Aquavit and Vodka, and is identified as part of the cultural heritage of Denmark.

FRÏS vodka is made of whole wheat grain from Denmark. FRÏS Vodka’s taste was awarded a Gold Medal at the San Francisco Spirits Competition in 2000, 2001 and 2003.

The name “Frïs” supposedly originates from the Danish words meaning "frost" and "ice" and refers both to Scandinavia and to its patented process of distillation, the “Freeze distillation”. This process consists of lowering radically the temperatures during distillation to capture and freeze impurities. By doing so, unwanted fusel oils can be removed. This is an industrial process that cannot be reproduced by individuals: it is a process different from “Fractional freezing”, which contrary to Freeze distillation results in concentration of the fusel oils.

FRÏS vodka is 6 times distilled and is 40% alcohol per volume (80 proof). There are three flavored versions: FRÏS Grape, FRÏS Cherry and FRÏS Blueberry (35% alcohol per volume, 70 proof). In 2012, FRÏS Vodka changed its look. It is now a product of Canada.

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