Black vodka: what is it made of + 10 popular brands
Black Vodka or BlaVod, as black vodka is more commonly called, in contrast to the traditional "white", was invented not by Russians, but by the British.
An unusual drink was first presented to the public in 1998 by Mark Dormano. The original product quickly gained popularity in clubs and at youth parties in England and New York. The drink appeared in Russia much later - in 2008.
In terms of taste and strength
Black Vodka is no different from classic vodka, but its color is its complete opposite.
Although the color of the drink is not coal black, but rather inky blue with a hint of green. At the same time, BlaVod remains transparent and does not have a cloudy appearance. It does not have any specific smell.
The composition of black vodka
Before the modern version was offered to consumers, producers experimented for a long time, setting out to make vodka, not a cocktail based on it.
By acquiring a dark shade, the drink should not acquire an unusual aroma, taste, consistency or stain the tongue and lips. Most dyes were not suitable for this purpose until the creators tried "black catechu".
"Black Catechu" is obtained from the bark of the acacia tree of the same name (Acacia catechu), which grows in South Asian and some African regions.
In the old days, locals used this root to dye fabrics and treat leather.
Apart from the bark, Black Vodka contains nothing unusual. The exact recipe and technology depends only on the manufacturer. As an alternative to black catechumens, they use: berry extracts, humic extracts from peat and other natural raw materials.
Famous brands of black vodka
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Blavod Original Black Vodka
The first and main version of the famous drink produced by the British company Distil Plc.
This is not the only unusual drink in the manufacturer's lineup: the company also produces black gin, 7x distilled vodka Gem DIVA, elite Caribbean rum, and botanical spirits.
Perfectly smooth, mild vodka is produced from grain alcohol through triple distillation and double filtration.
At the final stage, acacia extract is added to it, which gives it a characteristic dark color.
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Absolut 100 Black
Strong and at the same time exceptionally soft super-premium vodka.
The stylish black bottle stands out with its original design and completes the luxury image of this vodka.
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Smirnoff Double Black
A premium drink, which, as in most cases of this manufacturer, is based on the recipe of Smirnoff 21 vodka.
The drink has a strength of 40% and is triple distilled and double cold filtered.
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Alexander Pushkin Black
Czech version of dark vodka from the Fruko-Schulz company, which is famous for its liqueurs and bitters.
To give the drink a pronounced black hue, humic acids are included in the composition.
In addition to the color, they provide the product with a light therapeutic (anti-inflammatory and antiviral) effect and a pleasant bitterness.
The brand's lineup also includes black absinthe, which is colored with a large amount of anise.
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Eristoff Black
A French plant with Russian roots located in Provence specializes in the production of premium vodkas that are extremely popular in Europe.
The spirit for the drink is obtained from a mixture of selected wheat, rye and germinated grains by triple distillation and carbon filtration.
Artesian water is included in the composition to give softness, and wild berry extract is used to color it black.
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Black Forty
The Italian version of the "night" drink is produced in Milan. Allied Brands borrowed the recipe from the British, adding catechu acacia grain to the composition.
It is based on carefully purified triple-distilled durum wheat spirit.
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Trojka Black Vodka
Distilled from high quality grain, triple distilled, reconstituted with the best water and passed through a twelve-fold filter layer.
Thanks to its juicy taste, TROJKA Black brings back memories of freshly picked wild berries.
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Sipping Spirits Resolute Black Vodka
Dutch vodka imported to India and bottled by Sipping Spirits. The brand itself is owned by Resolute International Marketing.
The vodka is a grain base filtered through a patented charcoal filtration system.
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Black Queen Vodka
An elite French drink, a symbol of taste and luxury
A decent drink with a mild, light flavor, in high-quality elegant packaging.
Monogrammed text in gold on the glass is richly decorated with a decanter specially designed by French craftsmen.
The purest grain alcohol of the Alpha class and spring water are used to make Black Queen.
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Shevkoff Black Ultra Premium Vodka
New black vodka comes from Ukraine, a minimum of information. I wonder if this vodka really exists?!
How to drink black vodka
You can drink black vodka, like regular vodka, neat and with ice. But most often, the drink is included in spectacular layered cocktails.
It is interesting that when mixed with some ingredients, black vodka changes color: when orange juice is added, it turns green, when water is added, it turns silver, and when cranberry juice is added, it turns purple.
The unusual properties of the drink are especially popular during Halloween celebrations.
Update: 11.08.2019
Category: Vodka an Moonshine