Review: Ciroc Vodka
Ciroc Vodka was first introduced by Diageo in the US in 2003. In 2007 they partnered with Sean Diddy Combs. With the recent release of Ciroc Apple there are now seven members of the Ciroc Vodka product line, including Amaretto, Coconut, Peach, Pineapple, and Red Berry. Ciroc is crafted in Southern France from the juice of Ugni Blanc grapes that are distilled four times in a stainless steel column still and the juice from Mauzac Blanc grapes that are distilled once in a copper continuous still. Once distilled they are blended together and distilled a final time in a copper pot still by Master Distiller Jean-Sebastien Robicquet at Distillerie de Chevanceaux in the South of France. Read more
Review: Ciroc Apple Vodka
Ciroc Apple Vodka was just released. The Ciroc line of vodka was first introduced by Diageo in the US in 2003. In 2007 they partnered with Sean Diddy Combs. He is responsible for marketing and promotion of the brand in the US in a partnership where profits are equally split. Apple is their seventh variety. It is crafted in Southern France from the juice of Ugni Blanc Grapes that are distilled four times in a stainless steel column still, and the juice from Mauzac Blanc grapes that are distilled once in a copper continuous still. Once distilled they are blended together and distilled a final time in a copper pot still. Apple and other natural flavors are infused before bottling at 70 proof. Read more
Review: Ciroc Pineapple Vodka
Ciroc Pineapple vodka was just released and I for one have been anxiously awaiting it’s arrival since Diddy first announced Ciroc’s sixth and newest flavor back in July. It is crafted in Southern France from the juice of Ugni Blanc grapes that are distilled four times in a stainless steel column still and the juice from Mauzac Blanc grapes that are distilled once in a copper continuous still. Once distilled they are blended together and distilled a final time in a copper pot still. Natural flavors including pineapple are infused before bottling at 70 proof in their trademark bottle featuring a yellow round ball, the color of pineapple. It looks great in my bar next to the other 5 Ciroc flavors. Let’s see if it tastes as good as it looks. Read more
Review: Ciroc Red Berry Vodka
Ciroc Red Berry vodka was introduced in 2010 and it is one of five vodka flavors created by Diageo but best known as Diddy’s vodka. It is crafted in Southern France from the juice of Ugni Blanc grapes that are distilled four times in a stainless steel column still and the juice from Mauzac Blanc grapes that are distilled once in a copper continuous still. Once distilled they are blended together and distilled a final time in a copper pot still. Natural wild raspberries and fresh strawberries are infused before bottling at 70 proof. Read more
Review: Ciroc Peach Vodka
Ciroc Peach vodka was introduced in 2012 and it is the fourth of five vodka flavors created by Diageo and backed by Diddy. It is crafted in Southern France from the juice of Ugni Blanc grapes that are distilled four times in a stainless steel column still and the juice from Mauzac Blanc grapes that are distilled once in a copper continuous still. Once distilled they are blended together and distilled a final time in a copper pot still. Natural flavors including peach are infused before bottling at 70 proof. Read more
Review: Ciroc Coconut Vodka
Ciroc Coconut Vodka was introduced in 2010 and is one of 5 flavors produced by Diageo and backed by Diddy. It is crafted in Southern France from the juice of Ugni Blanc grapes that are distilled four times in a stainless steel column still and the juice from Mauzac Blanc grapes that are distilled once in a copper continuous still. Once distilled they are blended together and distilled a final time in a copper pot still. Natural coconut and tropical flavors are infused with the vodka before bottled at 35% alcohol in their trademark tall color coded bottle that looks great behind any bar. Read more
Review: Ciroc Amaretto
Ciroc Amaretto was introduced July 2013. Amaretto, joins a Ciroc line up that already includes their Original, Peach, Coconut, and Red Berry flavors. It is crafted in Southern France from the juice of Ugni Blanc grapes that are distilled four times in a stainless steel column still and the juice from Mauzac Blanc grapes that are distilled once in a copper continuous still. Once distilled they are blended together and distilled a final time in a copper pot still. Natural flavors of cherry, almonds and a touch of vanilla are infused before bottling at 70 proof. Read more