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Black Vodka or BlaVod, as black vodka is often called, unlike the traditional “little white” was invented not by Russians, but by the British.
An unusual drink was first presented to the public in 1998 by Mark Dormano. The original product quickly gained popularity in clubs and youth parties in England and New York. In Russia, the drink appeared much later – in 2008.
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Taste and strength
Black Vodka is no different from classic vodka, but in color it is its complete opposite.
Although the color of the drink is not jet black, but rather inky blue with a hint of green. At the same time, BlaVod remains transparent and does not look cloudy. It does not have any specific smell.
Composition of black vodka
Before the modern version was offered to consumers, manufacturers experimented for a long time, setting themselves the goal of making vodka, and not a cocktail based on it.
Acquiring a dark shade, the drink should not have received an unusual aroma, taste, texture or stain the tongue and lips. Most dyes were not suitable for these purposes until the creators tried “black catechu”.
“Black catechu” is obtained from the bark of the acacia of the same name (Acacia catechu), which grows in South Asian and some African regions.
In ancient times, local residents used this root for dyeing fabrics and processing leather.
Apart from the bark, Black Vodka contains nothing out of the ordinary. The exact recipe and technology depends only on the manufacturer. As an alternative to black catechus, berry extracts, humic extracts from peat and other natural raw materials are used.
Famous brands of black vodka
Blavod Original Black Vodka
The first and main version of the famous drink produced by the English company Distil Plc.
This is not the only unusual drink in the manufacturer’s line: the company also produces black gin, Gem DIVA 7-fold distilled vodka, elite Caribbean rum, and “botanical” alcohol.
Perfectly smooth, soft vodka is obtained from grain alcohol through triple distillation and double filtration.
At the final stage, acacia extract is introduced into it, giving it a characteristic dark color.
Absolut 100 Black
Strong and at the same time exceptionally soft super-premium class vodka.
The stylish black bottle stands out with its original design and completes the luxurious image of this vodka.
Smirnoff Double Black
A premium class drink, which, as in most cases of this manufacturer, is based on the recipe for Smirnov 21 vodka.
The drink has a strength of 40% and undergoes triple distillation and double cold filtration.
Alexander Pushkin Black
The Czech version of dark vodka from the Fruko-Schulz company, famous for its liqueurs and bitters.
To give the drink a pronounced black tint, humic acids are included in the composition.
In addition to color, they provide the product with a light healing (anti-inflammatory and antiviral) effect and a pleasant bitterness.
Also in the brand line there is black absinthe, colored with a large amount of anise.
Eristoff Black
A French distillery with Russian roots, located in Provence, specializes in the production of premium vodkas, super popular in Europe.
Alcohol for the drink is obtained from a mixture of selected wheat, rye and germinated grains by triple distillation and carbon filtration.
To give softness, artesian water is included in the composition, and for coloring black – wild berry extract.
Black Forty
The Italian version of the “night” drink is produced in Milan. Allied Brands borrowed the recipe from the British by including catechu in acacia grain.
It is based on carefully purified alcohol from durum wheat, which has undergone triple distillation.
Trojka Black Vodka
Distilled from high quality grains, triple distilled, reconstituted with the finest water and passed through a twelvefold filter layer.
With its juicy taste, TROJKA Black brings back memories of freshly picked wild berries.
Sipping Spirits Resolute Black Vodka
Dutch vodka imported to India and bottled by Sipping Spirits. The brand itself is owned by Resolute International Marketing.
Vodka is a grain base filtered through a patented charcoal filtration system.
Black Queen Vodka
Elite French drink, a symbol of taste and luxury
A worthy drink with a soft, light taste, in high-quality elegant packaging.
The monogram text, executed in gold on glass, richly decorates the decanter, specially designed by French craftsmen.
For the preparation of Black Queen, the purest grain alcohol of the Alpha class and spring water are used.
Shevkoff Black Ultra Premium Vodka
New black vodka comes from Ukraine, minimum information. I wonder if this vodka really exists?!
How to drink black vodka
You can drink black vodka, like regular vodka, in its pure form and with ice. But most often the drink is included in spectacular layered cocktails.
It is curious that when mixed with some ingredients, black vodka changes color: when orange juice is added, it becomes green, from water – silvery, cranberry juice – purple.
The unusual properties of the drink are especially popular during the celebration of Halloween.
Relevance: 11.08.2019
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