Absolut Vodka has partnered with Tabasco to launch a new chili pepper flavored spirit called Absolut Tabasco. The limited-edition release blends Absolut Vodka with a natural essence derived from the fermented and aged red pepper mash used to make Tabasco Sauce, aiming to bring the heat of the hot sauce brand into a bottled-vodka format. “This delivers a bold and pleasant heat experience that engages all the senses, immediately inviting another sip.”Produced in Sweden, Absolut Tabasco is gluten-free, contains no added sugar, and has an alcohol by volume of 38 percent. Article continues after adArticle continues after adThe bottle combines visual elements from both brands, using Absolut’s apothecary style shape alongside the “Absolut Tabasco” name in the Absolut typeface and Tabasco’s diamond shaped label and signature colors. Absolut said the collaboration was driven by growing demand for spicy drinks, noting that forecast sales of spicy vodka are expected to rise by 27 percent by 2029.