- Van Gogh Vodka
Van Gogh Vodka produces super premium vodka, flavored vodka and gin. Introduced in January 2000, Van Gogh Vodka is handcrafted at the Royal Dirkzwager Distillery in Schiedam, Holland, and now offers 19 flavors.
Van Gogh Vodka is owned and imported by Luctor International, L.L.C., and is sold in the
United States ,Europe , theFar East ,Australia ,New Zealand ,Caribbean ,Canada ,South Africa andCentral America .Flavors
Van Gogh produces 19 flavors. Each small batch is made by using a unique, flavor-infusing distillation process. The following is a complete list of Van Gogh flavored vodkas:
* Espresso
* Double Espresso
*Acai -Blueberry
* Chocolate
* Pineapple
* Pomegranate
* Appel (apple)
* Banana
* Vanilla
* Raspberry
* Oranje (orange)
* Citroen
* Coconut
* Melon
* Mango
* Black Cherry
* Mojito Mint
* Original 80-proof Vodka
* GinDistillation
The Royal Dirkzwager Distillery maintains its 125 year legacy by handcrafting Van Gogh Vodka in small batches using a variety of
grains , which is a combination consisting mainly ofwheat , corn andbarley . The vodka isdistilled twice incolumn still s and then a third time in a traditionalpot still to produce a vodka of the highest refinement. Thecopper pot still takes “the bite” out of thealcohol , leaving a smooth finish.Unique Features
The Double Espresso vodka is unique in the industry in both its flavor,
caffeine content, and color. The Acai-Blueberry and Pomegranate vodkas also have distinctive coloring.Ratings
Since its inception, Van Gogh Vodka has continually received high ratings from major critics, including a 94 rating from Wine Enthusiast, and a 5-Star rating, their highest, from
The Spirit Journal .Bottles
Prized by collectors, Van Gogh Vodka's hand designed bottles are each a unique work of art. Each flavor has a unique design, incorporating the style and themes from Vincent van Gogh's body of work. The printing process allows the viewer to peer into the design, giving a slightly different view with each angle.
Martinis
Van Gogh Vodka is made with the
martini in mind. Van Gogh Vodka's distillation and infusion process creates true, sharp flavors that eliminate the need for sugar-loadedliqueurs . The result is a martini or mixed cocktail that is bolder in taste.Van Gogh Vodka maintains one of the largest recipe databases available for vodka-based martinis available online or in print. New recipes are added by the company
mixologist and bartender on a regular basis.External links
* [http://www.vangoghvodka.com Official Web Site]
* [http://vangoghmartinis.com Martini recipes using Van Gogh Vodka]
* [http://myspace.com/vangoghvodkas Van Gogh Vodka's MySpace presence]
* [http://luctor.com Corporate website for Luctor International, L.L.C.]
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