Absolut Berri Açai Vodka

Berri Açai is the eleventh flavor in the Absolut Vodka line. As the name indicates, it is infused with the flavor of the açai berry, which is the one of the hottest new flavors, but that is not all you will find in this vodka as this infusion also includes blueberry and pomegranate. Aside from the cherry, this is an almost identical vodka to Absolut's 2008 limited edition bottling of Los Angeles. If you enjoyed that while it was available, you will enjoy the Berri Açai and the great news is that this new version is now a part of Absolut's regular line of flavors so it should be found regularly on liquor store shelves.

I have to admit that açai is not one of my favorite fruits when it comes to vodka. There is something about the mix, no matter which brand it is, that is too medicinal, much in the same way cherry vodkas often are. However, Absolut Berri Açai is probably second on my list right behind Van Gogh's Açai-Blueberry. The main difference between the two is clearly the color and if you desire an açai vodka to mix with that doesn't have that strong purple color, Absolut is the perfect alternative.

Where Absolut Berri Açai truly shines is inside a mixed drink. Its flavor profile is predominantly açai, with the blueberry and pomegranate creating nice accents, so this is a vodka that clearly lends itself to fruity cocktails. I suggest beginning where Absolut LA left off, which is great because they did create some very good cocktails (Trainer Approved and Sunset Strip) when that one was released. This release has also allowed me to revive one of my favorite creations, the LAX Cocktail, because the colored açai vodkas did not fair well against X-Rated's brilliant pink and the cocktail looked muddier than I like.

Overall, I like Absolut's move with the release of Berri Açai. It was the next logical flavor for the brand and is likely to be a good addition for Absolut-filled bars. It's a nice flavored vodka that begins with a smooth vodka so if you are a fan of açai and/or Absolut I think you are going to enjoy this one.

Tasting Notes:
You cannot miss the perfume of Absolut Berri Açai as the aroma will fill a room in seconds, though it is a sweet, inviting mixed of candied fruits so it's not a bad smell. The vodka has that signature Absolut silkiness, which is highlighted with dark, soft fruits that are noticeably less sweet than the nose alluded to. This is not a vodka that you will forget because it the finish is long and warm and filled with tangy berries.

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