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'''Svedka''' is a brand of [[vodka]] manufactured in [[Lidköping]], [[Sweden]] |
'''Svedka''' is a brand of [[vodka]] manufactured in [[Lidköping]], [[Sweden]] by the Swedish Farmer's Co-op (Lantmännen) by order of it's owner, [[New York]]-based [[Constellation Brands]]. Svedka was acquired by Constellation Brands in March 2007 for about [[USD|$]]384 million.<ref>[http://www.cbrands.com/CBI/constellationbrands/HomePage/BrandNews/Brand_News_SVEDKA_Vodka.html Constellation Brands News Release] <ref>[http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070319/constellation_brands_svedka.html?.v=1 Yahoo.com Business]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The spirit is 80 [[Proof (alcohol)|proof]] (40% alcohol). The flavored versions are 70 proof or 35% alcohol. A one-[[litre]] bottle is produced using about 1.5 kg of wheat and spring water. Svedka is bottled unflavored, as well as in [[lemon|citron]], [[clementine]], [[raspberry]], and [[vanilla]] flavors. |
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| ⚫ | The spirit is 80 [[Proof (alcohol)|proof]] (40% alcohol). The flavored versions are 70 proof or 35% alcohol. A one-[[litre]] bottle is produced using about 1.5 kg of wheat and spring water. Svedka is bottled unflavored, as well as in [[lemon|citron]], [[clementine]], [[raspberry]], and [[vanilla]] flavors. |
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It is manufactured by the Swedish Farmer's Co-op (Lantmännen) by order of Constellation Brands. |
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Svedka has received several industry awards, including a rating of 93 points from [[Wine Enthusiast]] in 1999 and 2004, and a [[silver medal|Silver Medal]] in the [[International Wine and Spirit Competition]]. |
Svedka has received several industry awards, including a rating of 93 points from [[Wine Enthusiast]] in 1999 and 2004, and a [[silver medal|Silver Medal]] in the [[International Wine and Spirit Competition]].{{CN}} |
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Svedka was acquired by Constellation Brands in March 2007 for about [[USD|$]]384 million.[http://www.cbrands.com/CBI/constellationbrands/HomePage/BrandNews/Brand_News_SVEDKA_Vodka.html] [http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070319/constellation_brands_svedka.html?.v=1] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 09:02, 19 April 2009
Svedka is a brand of vodka manufactured in Lidköping, Sweden by the Swedish Farmer's Co-op (Lantmännen) by order of it's owner, New York-based Constellation Brands. Svedka was acquired by Constellation Brands in March 2007 for about $384 million.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
The spirit is 80 proof (40% alcohol). The flavored versions are 70 proof or 35% alcohol. A one-litre bottle is produced using about 1.5 kg of wheat and spring water. Svedka is bottled unflavored, as well as in citron, clementine, raspberry, and vanilla flavors.
Svedka has received several industry awards, including a rating of 93 points from Wine Enthusiast in 1999 and 2004, and a Silver Medal in the International Wine and Spirit Competition.[citation needed]
Svedka is well known in the US for the 2005 advertising campaign created by the New York-based agency Amalgamated, which featured a futuristic "spokesbot" designed by Stan Winston. The ads touted the claim that by the year 2033 Svedka will be the most popular vodka in the world.
References
External links
- Svedka's Official Site (Requires Flash)