Ketel One

The process begins with the careful selection of the finest European wheat, which brings smoothness, purity and neutrality to crafting Ketel One Vodka.

​Fermentation & Column Distillation​
The wheat's high starch content makes it ideal for Ketel One Vodka production. Once harvested, it is ground and blended with water to form a mash, then allowed to ferment. After fermentation, the mash goes through the column distillation process. This produces a fresh, crisp ultra wheat spirit.

Copper Pot Distillation​
A part of the ultra wheat spirit is re-distilled in small batch copper pot stills, including the original coal-fired Distilleerketel #1 or Pot Still Number 1. During this distillation process, the heads (too harsh) and tails (too weak) are discarded, keeping only the heart of each distillate.

Master Pot Still Blend​
After discarding the heads and tails of the pot still distillate, the remaining hearts, including those from Pot Still Number 1, are individually filtered to create a Master Pot Still Blend.

Marrying
The Master Distiller carefully oversees the marrying of a portion of the Master Pot Still Blend, a portion of the ultra wheat spirit and water. The final product is Ketel One Vodka, the perfect marriage of old world pot still craft and modern distilling techniques.

The Final Taste
Each final production run is approved by a member of the Nolet family. The purpose of this extensive production process and associated effort is to make a truly exceptional vodka. Sophisticated and crisp, this is Ketel One Vodka.

TASTING NOTES

Fragrance: Nosing Ketel One Vodka will return hints of citrus and honey.
Flavor: After a sip of Ketel One Vodka, you'll taste a crisp, unmistakable coolness.
Feel: Ketel One Vodka generously and smoothly coats the tongue.
Finish: The finish of Ketel One Vodka leaves a lively tingle, reminding you of its quality.