When American portrait and sculpture artist John Alexander had an idea for a brand of tequila that would be presented in a crystal skull, he decided that man to bring this concept to life was film legend Dan Aykroyd (if you don't think he is, please either watch Blues Brothers and agree, or never speak to me again). However, while Aykroyd liked the the crystal skull aspect*, he suggested that the duo instead make vodka with no additives in Newfoundland, Canada. Yep - this has to be the coolest for us; Crystals. Unique quartz crystals are known as Herkimer diamonds - the brand uses 10,000 of them, to be exact. It may have crossed your mind as being marketed to the more sinister type of customer and perhaps a little high on price. Not only is Vodka made from a wide range of raw materials, like wheat, rye, barley, potatoes or basically anything that contains starch and sugar, but it is distilled various times through either column or pot stills to create the desired outcome that the producer is seeking.

Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Belvedere Vodka Unfiltered, the “Whiskey Drinker’s Vodka” uses bakers grade Rye grain which is distilled four times. The liquid is not filtered at all, giving it a full & rich mouthfeel. Unfiltered Vodkas have the benefit of savoring the taste of the initial raw material - in this case giving a freshly baked bread, caramelized taste. I like to travel around the world and discover local brands of liquor. That’s the reason I can recommend all these authentic yet not well-known brands. I also provide up to date pricing and information on the most popular brands in the US. Related Posts Hi there, I am James Hart, an ex food and liquor photographer, who has a keen passion for different kinds of wines and liquors.The only experiments include those of consumers who have trialed the product both with and without the filtration through the precious gemstones. Let’s start off with Grey goose, your standard higher class vodka that appeals to the masses. The brand uses winter wheat that has been milled for 24 hours, and the liquid is distilled five times in a column still. Lastly, the Vodka uses calcium-rich water that is filtered through limestone.

From peppery to creamy, to brioche and vetegal notes, there's a world of flavor that can be extracted by someone with a trained palate. They’ll may also remark on what you mix with the vodka. It could complement or clash, kind of like peanut butter and jelly, or toothpaste and orange juice. One of the final decisions that a recipe maker has is how they filter the liquid (if they decide to filter at all)& what water will they use to dilute the 95% ABV spirit to one of 40%. These two decisions will highly contribute to the mouthfeel of the final product which will also determine the price point.This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. If you’ve read our previous articles like From Grape To Potato – What On Earth Is Your Favorite Vodka Made From, you’ll have heard that the price of alcohol is typically a reflection of its processing methods. Which leads us to our next point on Crystal Head Vodka.