Episode 78: Crystal Head Vodka

Episode 78 features Crystal Head Vodka, an exceptionally pure spirit bottled in a skull shaped 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof, it retails for about $45.Enjoy this episode with some Crystal Head Vodka mixed in your favorite cocktail. Crystal Head Vodka's official website: https://www.crystalheadvodka.com/Brief Historical Timeline:2007 - Dan Aykroyd and John Alexander have lunch and Alexander's idea for the skull shaped bottle comes up in conversation2008 - The brand launches2008 - The movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is released in theaters2011 - The vodka wins a double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition2011 - Sales surpass 1 million bottles2015 - Crystal Head Aurora is launched, made from rye2020 - Crystal Head Onyx is launched, made from Weber Blue AgaveKey Cocktails:Crystal Head Vodka is very pure, and a perfect clean slate for cocktails.Try it how Dan Aykroyd likes it, in a simple dirty vodka martini:2 oz. Crystal head VodkaSplash of white vermouth Splash of olive juicePour into a shaker full of ice, shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish if you like. Enjoy!References:YouTube Virtual Tasting Produced During the PandemicBook: Vodka - How a Colorless, Odorless, Flavorless Spirit Conquered America by Victorino MatusWikipedia ArticleMashed ArticleOriginal Launch VideoPure Spirit - Brand Video on YouTubeMoney.com ReferenceBBC News ProfileContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur