3.5 is more like it!

When I drink vodka, all I really want is a fairly neutral drink with nothing offensive in the flavor and Absolut delivers that exactly. There are "better vodkas" but since I don't drink vodka straight the extra money would be a waste.

it's a decent mixer, but neat or straight up there are better.

it's not outrageously priced by comparison to say, Grey Goose and is about equal quality.

it has a burn to it that can be avoided in the same price range, definately not the smoothest and the mouthfeel isn't a highlight either.

the bottle is nice though...

taste is **
price is ***, rounded up to a *** overal.

Great advertising, great bottle, but the vodka is overpriced and overrated. Seems too many are influenced by the ads, and not really tasting the product.

This is a terrific vodka if you find yourself drinking in the mid 1980's.

Seriously, their ad campaign was so emblematic and went on for so long I can't think about this vodka brand, their bottle design, or the weird crypto-swedish spelling of their products without thinking about the 1980's. Could there be such a thing in advertising as "too much success?"

Absolut is good, but it is not amazing. Their advertising campaigns, however, are genius! I think they probably have the best brand name recognition of any vodka. It is relatively smooth and comes in a variety of flavors that are usually pretty decent. The mandarin is a great orange flavored vodka.

They call it Absolut but there nothing "absolute" about it. The flavor is missing, the color is missing, and now that my room has been robbed...the bottle is missing! I was kind of happy though, because I really couldn't drink it. Works fine as a mixer as long as the other drink is strong like RedBull or Monster. Drink at your own risk.

This vodka should be rated with potters monarch and gordons... ive tried this vodka more than once and that was THE worst vodka ever. i have drunk vodka throughout europe from very expensive to cheap. If i could get this vodka for free even then i would never take it. it smells like paint thinner, and tastes like it as well.

I list this as a three because, well, its pretty much mid grade vodka. On a budget this is what I use. I usually buy a liter of Absolut 100, I like it a lot. Smooth if mixed. As I said before, if your drinking it straight, then your either a vodka connoisseur or are trying to get drunk, so either way, don't get pissed if this doesn't live up to expectations of what you think it ought to be, you get what you pay for.

This is my go to vodka.

Harsh and there's a strong burn.

Very harsh taste, but many people.. ahem.. like it so I wont complain. Also, has only a mild hangover.

normal.

I asked the clerk in the store, which was better between Finlandia and Absolut, he said Absolut. I went home, tried it,,,,and hate it!
It tastes like solvent, two hours later after drinking two drinks I had a headache. Absolut probably contains a high amount of congeners.
I'll stick with Finlandia.

Pretty decent, but extremely overpriced.  Sorority girls love it.

the most terrible vodka in the world pure alcohol

In the world of vodka Absolute is aight at best. It is not too bad for such a mainstream vodka but finlandia or ketel one are similarly priced and are much better in my opinion.

vastly over rated and very mediorce- over priced as well by a mile.

Fine for a mixer, especially in a bloody mary which should be sharp and spicy, otherwise this is way too harsh to drink straight. Noticeable burn (1/4) is not supplemented by any taste (2/4), leaving this one destined for the well.

3.5/5.0 We've all had it thanks to their extensive marketing. It is not a bad vodka at all, it mixes well with tart juices, it is ok straight, and doesnt leave me with a hangover. That said, I would have a hard time picking this off the shelf when I can have K1 for the same price. If it werent harsh on the palate, however minimal in comparison to others, i'd give it a 4.

Decent vodka. Okay staight, better when mixed. I do not recommend drinking it as a screwdriver the morning after!!

Had to re rate, after trying Stoli I now realize how bland this is. It's ok for mixing but drank straight it's sterile and flavorless..very boring. It's too expensive for mixing vodka as well...oh well, atleast you get the cool bottle.

Strong vodka, with an equally strong taste, much better to be mixed with orange juice or whatever you prefer.

It's great for taking the paint off your car.

Furniture polish. Low quality furniture polish at that.

Very overated bar vodka that has an aftertaste

over-priced. truthfully tastes no different than your cheap vodkas.

A step up from well but if you aren't drinking mixed drinks then you can do better. Makes an ok martini.

Trendy vodka to drink when you want to seem cool. It's good though.

Both Absolut & Stoli rated superb until other more palatable choices became available.

an ok vodka- a bit overpriced- makes a decent martini- but there are much better for the dollar.

What's Swedish for mediocre product of heavy marketing campaigns? Yep - Absolut!

Good enough for a party.

TOO smoth, might as well drink water.

This is the vodka you drink freshman year of college to feel refined. After you turn 21 and you can buy your own liquor, it's time for an upgrade. About the same quality as Smirnov, but with a higher price tag. Burning after-taste when sampled at room temperature, but it does fairly well when chilled and in mixed drinks. Bottom line: you can do better.

Ok for mixing, but not straight.

For use in specialty drinks, accept no other. The flavored varieties make for wonderful shooters.

This is some of the best vodka on the market. I am not kidding when I say that I love Absolut. It is just so smooth and tastes so good. Absolut is bangin.

It really deserves a 3 1/2 but oh well. For the price you can get better. Go with Skyy it's a little less pricey and much smoother.

Rubbish

About the best compromise of price versus quality in vodkas that I know of. If you do not like strong drinks, or vodka for that matter, you will not like Absolut. But this one is the staple of all the vodka drinkers I know - including me. And Absolut is as good a base as any for a vodka martini.

Great Bottle. Great Promotions with know designers. Great taste

tase great i recommend it if you want vodka!

Standard vodka taste and slightly over priced for the product inside, but GREAT marketing!

Perhaps it's the reputation that makes it feel smooth and creamy as a texture and tasty as a vodka. It doesn't have a sharp bite or aftertaste that clashes with my idea of the taste of vodka.

Best served on the rocks with a lime. Good, full flavor with unusual bite goes down easy.

It's great because it tastes like water. It goes down smooth and comes out chunky.

The Absolut vodka is very clear and refreshing. The drink has awesome advertising power and is the king of vodkas.

It's way too hard. Smells terrible. Hard to take in.

It has a very nasty taste, but it is pretty good when you mix it with orange juice. I love the after effects of it.

Very cheap and you can taste it. Bitter aftertaste. Really hard bite. Does not mix well with orange juice.