Raw materials
cereals (neutral grain spirit)
water
catechu extract (Acacia catechu) for coloring
Brand
Blavod
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Blavod.
Blavod is a brand known for its commercial black vodka, characterized by a dark color obtained with catechu extract; the bottle is mainly marketed in a 70 cl format and targeted at cocktail use and the design spirits market.
vodka
black vodka
premium vodka
grain vodka
Producer range
Producer range Blavod
Spirit categories
vodka
black vodka
premium vodka
grain vodka
Representative products
Vodka Blavod Black 70cl
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Neutral spirit base obtained from cereals, with neutral spirit distillation processes (sources indicate both continuous distillation and, in other references, triple distillation) and subsequent filtration; coloration is achieved using natural catechu extract (Acacia catechu).
Distillation
Neutral grain spirit (continuous distillation according to some technical sheets; other sources report triple distillation of the base), charcoal filtration; subsequent addition/use of catechu extract for color.
Producer history Blavod
The concept of "black vodka" was devised by Mark Dorman in the 1990s and the Blavod brand was launched in the late 1990s as a distinctive product for the bar and cocktail market. Over time the brand was incorporated into distribution portfolios and is today among the brands managed by Distil PLC (a UK company that owns several spirits brands).
Production philosophy
Positioned as a distinctive product with strong visual impact: quality of the alcohol base combined with an aesthetic element (natural black color) designed for innovative cocktails and theatrical presentation.
Territory
United Kingdom / international market (brand born and promoted in the UK, distributed in several European countries and beyond).
Blavod
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Italy
Europe
USA, UK, Switzerland