Raw materials
French vodka
Sicilian blood oranges
mango
passion fruit
Brand
X-Rated
Explore the spirits, production style and story of X-Rated.
X-Rated is a brand of fruity liqueurs best known for X-Rated Fusion Liqueur: a blend based on French vodka infused with Sicilian blood orange, mango and passion fruit. The product is positioned as super-premium and has an alcohol content of approximately 17% Vol.
fruity liqueurs
citrus liqueur
vodka-based liqueur
international spirits brand
Producer range
Producer range X-Rated
Spirit categories
fruity liqueurs
citrus liqueur
vodka-based liqueur
international spirits brand
Representative products
X-Rated Fusion Liqueur 100cl
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Produced as a vodka-based liqueur: the formula combines French vodka with juices/extracts of blood orange, mango and passion fruit. The brand's site reports a multi-stage production process to obtain the base (cited as a five-step distillation process for the vodka component).
Distillation
Multi-step distillation process (the vodka base is described as obtained through a five-step process).
Producer history X-Rated
X-Rated was launched on the US market in the early 2000s (the brand was introduced in 2004/2005). In 2007 the brand, together with some associated vodkas, was acquired by Gruppo Campari; the transaction was announced with closing expected in August 2007.
Production philosophy
Super-premium positioning focused on an elegant, distinctive image (the 'Drink Pink' campaign), with a product designed for both neat consumption and mixing, oriented to highlight fruity and exotic flavors.
Territory
International brand launched in the United States and distributed across various markets; ownership acquired by Gruppo Campari (Italy). Reported ingredients come from France (vodka) and Sicily (blood orange).
Awards and recognitions
Best New Spirit 2006 (Market Watch)
X-Rated
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Products from
Italy
Europe
USA, UK, Switzerland