Svedka vodka in Westford, MA: what we carry

CBC Liquors on Littleton Rd in Westford carries Svedka vodka in the original, a 100 proof bottling and four flavors: strawberry lemonade, cherry limeade, blueberry and blackberry. You can see the whole line on our Svedka brand page, then walk in, order for pickup or have it delivered.

What is Svedka vodka?

Svedka is a Swedish vodka brand, sold in the United States as a clear, neutral vodka that works in cocktails and mixed drinks. Vodka in general is a spirit distilled to a high strength and then diluted with water, and it is usually made from grain or potatoes. A neutral style like this is meant to take on the flavor of whatever you mix it with rather than stand out on its own.

If you want to see everything we stock from the brand in one place, start at the Svedka page. It lists the original, the higher-strength bottle and the flavored vodkas together, so you can compare them before you decide.

The standard bottle, Svedka Vodka, is the one most people mean when they search for the name. The rest of the line is variations on it.

Which Svedka vodkas can you buy at CBC Liquors?

Here is the line we carry in Westford. The original is Svedka Vodka, the plain, unflavored bottle. Next to it is Svedka 100 Proof Vodka, a higher-strength version of the same idea.

The flavored bottles are Svedka Strawberry Lemonade Vodka, Svedka Cherry Limeade Vodka, Svedka Blueberry Vodka and Svedka Blackberry Vodka.

Stock moves, so if you need a particular flavor for a particular day, check the product page or call the shop before you make the trip.

What does 100 proof mean on a bottle of Svedka?

Proof is a way of stating alcohol strength. In the United States, proof is double the alcohol by volume, so 100 proof means 50 percent alcohol by volume. Most standard vodkas are bottled at 80 proof, or 40 percent, which makes the 100 proof bottle noticeably stronger.

That extra strength changes how you pour. A measured serving of Svedka 100 Proof Vodka carries more alcohol than the same pour of an 80 proof vodka, so a recipe written for the standard bottle will taste stronger and hit harder if you simply swap it in.

People who like a drier, more assertive vodka in a martini or over ice often reach for the higher proof. If you are making drinks for a group, the standard bottle is the easier one to pour consistently.

How are the flavored Svedka vodkas different from the original?

A flavored vodka starts as vodka and has flavoring added, so it tastes of the fruit named on the label instead of staying neutral. The four flavored Svedka bottles we carry lean toward sweet and fruity profiles: strawberry lemonade, cherry limeade, blueberry and blackberry.

The lemonade and limeade bottles are built around a drink many people already know. Svedka Strawberry Lemonade Vodka and Svedka Cherry Limeade Vodka are easy to serve over ice with soda water, since the flavor is already doing most of the work.

The berry bottles, Svedka Blueberry Vodka and Svedka Blackberry Vodka, suit a different kind of drink. They pair well with lemon, lime or a splash of cranberry, and they hold up in a simple spritz.

What do you mix with Svedka?

The original is the flexible one. It works in a vodka soda, a vodka tonic, a screwdriver with orange juice, a Moscow mule with ginger beer or a cosmopolitan with cranberry and lime. Because it is neutral, the mixer carries the drink.

We stock a full mixers section, so you can pick up tonic, soda or ginger beer in the same trip as the bottle. If you would rather keep it light, a flavored Svedka over ice with a squeeze of citrus and a splash of soda needs nothing else.

For a martini, chill the glass and the vodka first and keep the dilution low. Whatever you make, pour measured servings and keep the evening unhurried.

How do you get Svedka from CBC Liquors in Westford?

The shop is at 142 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886. We are open Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Pickup hours match the store hours.

We also offer delivery and shipping. Delivery runs Sunday 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Our delivery areas page lists where we go, and we serve Chelmsford, Carlisle, Littleton, Acton, Tyngsborough, Lowell, Billerica, Boxborough and Dunstable.

If you are in one of those towns, the page for your town has the details, for example Chelmsford, Acton or Lowell. Anyone receiving alcohol must be 21 or older.

What else is on the vodka shelf if you want to compare?

Svedka is one bottle on a wider shelf. Our full vodka section is where to look if you want to compare it with other brands, other flavors or a different strength before you buy.

We carry 4,624 products from 1,893 brands, so the vodka shelf sits alongside everything else you might need for the same occasion. If you are building a drinks table for a gathering, the party planner is a good place to work out what to bring home.

Our Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 339 reviews. If you are not sure which bottle suits a particular drink, ask at the counter and we will point you to the right one.