I personally don't drink the stuff, but keep (make that used to keep) a bottle on hand for guests.
I like my bloody mary's on Sundays, but can't see any difference between an $8.00 bottle and a $30.00 bottle after adding all the ingredients.
As an aside, the US is Absolut's biggest customer and it accounts for about 40% of its sales.
Me, I've already send out several emails in protest.
I double solute you -first for being Veteran (that’s with a Capital V!)
and
second - for being a Vet....in Vermont!
BTW- got any good Bloody Mary secrets? Mine don’t taste so great, was wondering if you knew of a good mix....
Cheers!