Review: Ketel One Botanical Cucumber and Mint
Ketel One Botanical Cucumber and Mint was released May 2018 along with the previously reviewed Grapefruit and Rose, and Peach and Orange Blossom varieties. The Ketel One Botanical line was created by 11th generation distillers Carl Jr. and Bob Nolet. With over 327 years of distilling experience passed down from 11 generations they live by the family motto, quality over everything. Each variety starts with Original Ketel One vodka made from 100% GMO free European wheat. The base is re-distilled with the Nolet family’s botanical recipe in small batches through traditional copper pot stills. After distillation the spirit is infused with the natural essence specific to each variety. No artificial flavors, sugars, or carbs are added before bottling at 60 proof. Weighing in at 73 calories per 1.5 Oz. serving Ketel One Botanical Cucumber Mint is crafted with 40% fewer calories than a glass of white wine. Read more
Review: Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit and Rose
Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit and Rose is one of three new flavor infused vodka’s launched under the Ketel One Botanical label. With over 327 years of distilling expertise passed down from 11 generations brothers Carl Jr. and Bob Nolet live by their family motto, quality before everything. Each variety starts with the original Ketel One vodka made from 100% GMO Free European wheat. The base is redistilled with the Nolet family’s botanical recipe in small batches through traditional copper pot stills. After distillation the liquid is infused with the natural fruit essence specific to each variety. Bottled at 60 proof with only 73 calories per 1.5 oz. serving with no artificial flavors, sugars, or carbs, Ketel One Botanic Grapefruit Rose is crafted with 40% fewer calories than a glass of white wine. Read more
Review: Ketel One Botanical Peach and Orange Blossom
Ketel One Botanical Peach and Orange Blossom is one of three new Botanical vodka’s just released by Ketel One. The other varieties include Cucumber and Mint, and Grapefruit and Rose. Each variety starts with the Original Ketel One vodka which is made from 100% GMO Free European Wheat. The Ketel One base is redistilled with the Nolet Family’s botanical recipe in small batches through traditional copper pot stills. After distillation, the liquid is infused with the natural fruit essence specific to each variety. In this case Peach and Orange Blossoms. No artificial flavors, sugars or carbs are added before bottling at 60 proof. Each 1.5 oz. serving has 73 calories. This is 40% less than a 5 oz. glass of white wine. Read more
Review: Ketel One Citroen Vodka
Ketel One Citroen vodka was introduced in 2000. The Nolet family has been distilling vodka for ten generations at their distillery in Schiedam Holland. It is made with 100% GMO free European wheat. They start with a column distillation process with a portion redistilled in small batches in copper pot stills. Each batch is individually charcoal filtered. It is then blended with the column distilled vodka and water. The vodka then rests in tile lined tanks until it is ready. The vodka is then infused with the natural oils essence of Southern European and West African lemons and two varieties of Caribbean limes before bottling at 80 proof. Read more
Review: Ketel One Vodka
Ketel One Vodka was introduced in 1983. The Nolet family has been distilling vodka for ten generations at their distillery in Schiedam Holland. It is made with 100% GMO free European wheat. They start with a column distillation process with a portion redistilled in small batches in copper pot stills. During this process the heads and tails are discarded keeping only the heart of each distillate. Each batch is individually charcoal filtered. It is then blended with the column distilled vodka and water. The vodka then rests in tile lined tanks until it is ready. Read more
Review: Ketel One Oranje Vodka
Ketel One Oranje vodka was introduced in 2010. The Nolet family has been distilling vodka for ten generations at their distillery in Schiedam Holland. The original Ketel One vodka was introduced in 1983 and it is made with Select European wheat. They start with a column distillation process with a portion redistilled in small batches in copper pot stills. During this process the heads and tails are discarded keeping only the heart of each distillate. It is then blended with the column distilled vodka and water before charcoal filtering. The vodka then rests in tile lined tanks until it is ready. The flavors and essential oils from Italian Mandarin Oranges and Valencia oranges are extracted and refined at a flavoring house in France. This flavor is then shipped to the distillery where it is slowly infused with the vodka before bottling at 80 proof. Read more