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: Milk Money Vodka
Milk Money Vodka was introduced in Colorado and New Mexico January 2014. Since then distribution has expanded. Product developer and President of Leche Spirits, Garren Vissar comes from a long line of dairy farmer extending back to the Netherlands. After graduating with a bachelors degree in Dairy Science from Cal Poly SLO it didn’t take long for Garren to realize dairy farming was not for him. While daydreaming in his double wide trailer near Roswell New Mexico he decided to create a vodka from 100% dairy milk. After struggling to develop this himself he found a distiller in New Zealand who helped complete his vision. Milk Money Vodka is made with 100% dairy milk in a process that converts the lactose into a fermentable sugar. It is double distilled and double filtered. Milk Money is distilled in New Zealand and bottled in Mira Loma California by Lavecke Corporation. Read more
Review: Vikingfjord Vodka
Vikingfjord Vodka was introduced in 1985 and after a 15 year absence from the US, it was re-launched in 2001. They currently create two separate product lines, one for the US market and one for Europe. Not only do they offer different flavors, but they offer vodka produced at a different proof level. All of their vodka is made with pristine water from Jostedalsbreen glaciers and ultra refined potatoes. A five column distillation and charcoal filtration process follows before bottling at 80 proof. They also produce a Citrus, Apple, and Chocolate Raspberry vodka for the US market. Read more
Review: Bet Vodka
Bet Vodka was recently launched in Minnesota. The vodka pronounced beet, was created by Ben Brueshoff and Jerad Poling, and is distilled in New Richmond Wisconsin at the 45th Parallel Distillery. It is crafted from locally grown sugar beets that travel from farm fields to a cooperative where they are processed into granulated beet sugar. The beet sugar is then dissolved into water and nutrients. After a 2 week fermentation it is distilled three times and then blended with filtered water. The vodka is filtered through active carbon and bottled at 80 proof. 20% of the worlds sugar production comes from sugar beets, with Russia, France, and the United States producing the most. Read more
Review: Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
Smirnoff No. 21 vodka is not only the worlds best selling vodka, it is the worlds best selling spirit. Pyotr Smirnoff first opened his distillery in Moscow in 1864 and after this distillery was nationalized by the Tsar, the family escaped Russia and moved several times finally settling in the Ukraine. Today Smirnoff is produced in several locations world wide including the US, where it is made with Midwest grown grain and produced in Plainfield Illinois. The vodka is triple distilled and filtered ten times. Read more
Review: Dragon Bleu Vodka
Dragon Bleu Vodka is distilled and bottled in the Grande Champagne Region of France by Master Distiller Patrick Brisset. His family has been producing cognac and other fine spirits since 1760. Dragon Bleu is a combined vodka blending a mixture of spirits each distilled once and made specifically with barley, wheat, and rye with pure water from the Gensac Springs. Read more
Review: Luksusowa Vodka
Luksusowa Vodka was created in 1928. The name translates in English to luxurious. It is made with Pasat, Rudawa, and Strobrowa potatoes grown in the Wielkopolska and Pomorze regions of Poland. After the potatoes are mashed and fermented, they are triple distilled in a single copper column still. In the rectification stage the fusel oils and impurities are removed. Natural spring water from deep artesian wells is blended to reduce to 80 proof. The vodka is charcoal filtered and bottled at 80 proof. Read more
Review: Monopolowa Vodka
Monopolowa Vodka was originally created in Poland and is now distilled at the foot of the majestic Austrian Alps. After harvesting a special variety of potatoes, they are washed, diced, and placed in steamers for cooking. After cooling, yeast is added and the mixture is fermented for 72-96 hours. A triple fractional column distillation follows, and the pure distillate is stored and rested at 193 proof in stainless steel tanks. Pure spring water is blended before bottling at 80 proof. Read more
Review: Xellent Vodka
Xellent Vodka is crafted by Andreas Affentrager a third generation distiller whose Grandfather Hans Affentrager built the distillery in 1918. Xellent is made with Picasso and Matador Rye grown by only 18 farmers in small fields in Central Switzerland in the Alpine foreland at heights of 500-800 meters above sea level. It is triple distilled starting in a traditional small copper alembic still. A second distillation follows in a copper column still with 45 bubble cap trays. A third distillation completes the process. The vodka then rests for several months before pure Titlis glacier water from the Swiss Alps is blended with the vodka to reduce to 80 proof. Read more
Review: Fuzzys Ultra Premium Vodka
Fuzzys Ultra Premium vodka was introduced in 2009. The vodka was named for and created by PGA Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller. Fuzzy won 10 PGA Tournaments in his career including the 1979 Masters and 1984 US Open. Fuzzy spent four years creating this vodka that is made from American corn. It is distilled five times and then filtered 10 times through charcoal and crushed lava rock. After distilling, a portion of the distillate is rested in new oak barrels. Pure Cascade Mountain Spring water is blended with the spirit to reduce to 80 proof. Read more