Van Gogh Vodka
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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
, Israel
, the Far East
, Australia
, New Zealand
, Caribbean
, Canada
, South Africa
and Central America
.
Each small batch is made by using a unique, flavor-infusing distillation process. The following is a complete list of Van Gogh product line:
1. Van Gogh Blue
2. Classic 80-proof Vodka
3. Van Gogh Gin
4. Acai−Blueberry Vodka
5. Banana Vodka
6. Black Cherry Vodka
7. Citroen Vodka
8. Coconut Vodka
9. Double Espresso Vodka
10. Dutch Caramel
11. Dutch Chocolate Vodka
12. Espresso Vodka
13. Grape Vodka
14. Mango Vodka
15. Melon Vodka
16. Mojito Mint Vodka
17. Oranje Vodka
18. Pineapple Vodka
19. Pomegranate Vodka
20. Raspberry Vodka
21. Vanilla Vodka
22. Wild Appel Vodka
, which is a combination consisting mainly of wheat
, corn
and barley
. The vodka is distilled twice in column still
s and then a third time in a traditional pot still
to produce a vodka of the highest refinement. The copper
pot still takes “the bite” out of the alcohol
, leaving a smooth finish.
content, and color. The Acai-Blueberry and Pomegranate vodkas also have distinctive coloring.
.
's body of work. The printing process allows the viewer to peer into the design, giving a slightly different view with each angle.
in mind. Van Gogh Vodka's distillation and infusion process creates true, sharp flavors that eliminate the need for sugar-loaded liqueurs. 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.
Schiedam
Schiedam is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. It is part of the Rotterdam metropolitan area. The city is located west of Rotterdam, east of Vlaardingen and south of Delft...
, 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
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
, the Far East
Far East
The Far East is an English term mostly describing East Asia and Southeast Asia, with South Asia sometimes also included for economic and cultural reasons.The term came into use in European geopolitical discourse in the 19th century,...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, Caribbean
Caribbean
The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
and Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
.
Flavors
Van Gogh Vodka is the producer of premium vodka, flavored vodka, and gin, and now offers 19 flavored vodkas in addition to the basic gin and vodka.Each small batch is made by using a unique, flavor-infusing distillation process. The following is a complete list of Van Gogh product line:
1. Van Gogh Blue
2. Classic 80-proof Vodka
3. Van Gogh Gin
4. Acai−Blueberry Vodka
5. Banana Vodka
6. Black Cherry Vodka
7. Citroen Vodka
8. Coconut Vodka
9. Double Espresso Vodka
10. Dutch Caramel
11. Dutch Chocolate Vodka
12. Espresso Vodka
13. Grape Vodka
14. Mango Vodka
15. Melon Vodka
16. Mojito Mint Vodka
17. Oranje Vodka
18. Pineapple Vodka
19. Pomegranate Vodka
20. Raspberry Vodka
21. Vanilla Vodka
22. Wild Appel Vodka
Distillation
The Royal Dirkzwager Distillery maintains its 125 year legacy by handcrafting Van Gogh Vodka in small batches using a variety of grainsCereal
Cereals are grasses cultivated for the edible components of their grain , composed of the endosperm, germ, and bran...
, which is a combination consisting mainly of wheat
Wheat
Wheat is a cereal grain, originally from the Levant region of the Near East, but now cultivated worldwide. In 2007 world production of wheat was 607 million tons, making it the third most-produced cereal after maize and rice...
, corn
Maize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
and barley
Barley
Barley is a major cereal grain, a member of the grass family. It serves as a major animal fodder, as a base malt for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods...
. The vodka is distilled twice in column still
Column still
A column still, also called a continuous still, patent still or Coffey still, is a variety of still consisting of two columns invented in 1826 by Robert Stein, a Clackmannanshire distiller, and it was first used at the Cameron Bridge Grain Distillery in Fife, Scotland. The design was enhanced and...
s and then a third time in a traditional pot still
Pot still
A pot still is a type of still used in distilling spirits such as whisky or brandy. Heat is applied directly to the pot containing the wash or wine . This is called a batch distillation ....
to produce a vodka of the highest refinement. The copper
Copper
Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Pure copper is soft and malleable; an exposed surface has a reddish-orange tarnish...
pot still takes “the bite” out of the alcohol
Alcohol
In chemistry, an alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxy functional group is bound to a carbon atom. In particular, this carbon center should be saturated, having single bonds to three other atoms....
, leaving a smooth finish.
Unique Features
The Double Espresso vodka is unique in the industry in both its flavor, caffeineCaffeine
Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that acts as a stimulant drug. Caffeine is found in varying quantities in the seeds, leaves, and fruit of some plants, where it acts as a natural pesticide that paralyzes and kills certain insects feeding on the plants...
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 JournalThe Spirit Journal
Established in February of 1991, The Spirit Journal: The Independent Guide to Distilled Spirits, Beer, and Fortified Wines is a quarterly newsletter published in the United States that presents information about alcoholic beverages.The author, F...
.
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 GoghVincent van Gogh
Vincent Willem van Gogh , and used Brabant dialect in his writing; it is therefore likely that he himself pronounced his name with a Brabant accent: , with a voiced V and palatalized G and gh. In France, where much of his work was produced, it is...
'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 martiniMartini (cocktail)
The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. H. L. Mencken called the martini "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet" and E. B...
in mind. Van Gogh Vodka's distillation and infusion process creates true, sharp flavors that eliminate the need for sugar-loaded liqueurs. 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.