Crystal Head Vodka is a premium, additive-free vodka known as much for its striking skull-shaped bottle as for its clean, smooth flavour. Made in Canada using corn, four distillations, and extensive filtration (including through Herkimer diamond quartz crystals), it delivers a soft sweetness, slight vanilla & grain notes, and a silky clean finish. Its ideal for sipping or showing off in upscale cocktails especially for those who value purity and presentation.

Key Specs & Origins

Spec Detail Brand / Producer Globefill Inc., Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. Founders Dan Aykroyd (actor) & artist John Alexander Launched 2008 Base Ingredient Peaches & Cream corn (sweet corn) from Ontario, for the Original expression. Varieties / Expressions Original (corn), Aurora (English wheat), Onyx (blue weber agave), plus limited & artist series bottles. Distillation / Filtration Distilled four times. Filtered seven times; final three filtrations through Herkimer diamonds (semi-precious quartz crystals). Additives / Purity No additives. Additive-free vodka, non GMO, gluten-free, kosher. ] ABV / Proof 40% ABV (80 proof) Water Source Water from Newfoundland, Canada.

Tasting Profile

Sense Notes Appearance Totally clear / crystal clear. (No colour.) Aroma / Nose Light, clean and subtle. Grain / corn sweetness, maybe a touch of vanilla, perhaps a light citrus whisper. Not bold or flashy. Palate / Taste Smooth and silky texture. Sweetness up front (corn, maybe creamy vanilla), followed by neutral grain profile. Some reviews note a peppery or spicy hint deeper down. Finish Clean finish. Generally soft and warming rather than sharp or harsh. Some mineral or crystal-like (because of the quartz-filtration) dryness or crispness.

What Makes It Special

• The bottle design: Its skull-shaped, designed by John Alexander, with a clear nod to crystal skull mythology. Very visually iconic.

• The filtration through Herkimer diamonds (quartz crystals), which is a rare gimmick / process point touted by the brand, meant to contribute purity and a certain mystique.

• Additive-free / no flavouring / no sugar / no artificial agents. Many vodkas have small additives; Crystal Heads pure spirit positioning is central.

• Multiple expressions (corn, wheat, agave) allowing some choice in texture or flavour leanings while retaining brand identity.

Strengths

• Very clean, smooth sipping vodka that works well neat or in simpler cocktails where you dont want flavour masking.

• The packaging / bottle makes it great for display or as a gift. It has strong branding appeal.

• Purity, additive-free credentials, and filtration processes give it credibility among vodka connoisseurs..

Suggested Usage & Pairings

• Neat or on a large ice cube to appreciate purity.

• Excellent in classic vodka cocktails: Vodka Martini; Vodka Soda; classic Gimlet style; or vodka with fresh citrus garnish.

• Because it doesn’t dominate, you can use it in delicate cocktails with subtle flavourings (elderflower, cucumber, light fruit).

• Pair with clean, simple foods: oysters, sashimi, light fish; mild cheeses; fresh fruit.