An 'Absolut' world?

Absolut apologizes. Swedish company confirms it's selling the Absolut brand to...get this...the French. :hihi:

Vin & Sprit, Absolut's Sweden-based parent company, will be acquired by French spirit maker Pernod Ricard SA under a deal reached last week.

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Vodka Maker Apologizes for Ad Depicting Southwest as Part of Mexico
Saturday, April 05, 2008

MEXICO CITY — The Absolut vodka company apologized Saturday for an ad campaign depicting the southwestern U.S. as part of Mexico amid angry calls for a boycott by U.S. consumers.

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