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The recognition of Danzka vodka went far beyond the borders of Denmark a century ago. It is based on an exceptional recipe.
The main ingredient is durum wheat of the highest quality. The grains are carefully sorted, crumbled, heated in water, yeast is added. So starch becomes alcohol and carbon dioxide.
After the vodka has fermented, it is distilled by the original Scandinavian method in a distillation system of 6 columns.
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The history of Danzka vodka
In 1840, Danish Distillers was born in Denmark, which owned 2 Aalborg distilleries. In 1872, they merged into 1 plant, and after 9 years they already owned a large part of the alcohol market. This led to a reduction in the number of wineries and distilleries: by 1923, out of 2,5 thousand Danish distilleries, only 10 remained. Danish Distillers also acquired them. The company later changed its name to Danish Distillers Ltd.
Until the 1970s, Danish Distillers had a monopoly in the production of methyl and yeast alcohols. In 1973, Denmark became a member of the European Union, and the monopolies came to naught. Now alcohol is supplied to 140 countries.
In the 1980s, Vinhuset Norden began to think about creating the perfect Danish vodka, both internally and externally. The owner of the company, Thomas Anton, liked the idea, and the development of vodka began. The first fruits were introduced to the market already in 1989.
Let’s get back to Danish Distillers. The company soon acquired Vinhuset Norden. This brought a lot of benefits, because Danzka vodka was in demand not only among the Danes, but also among other Europeans, Koreans, Americans, Vietnamese and other representatives of various nations.
Then the Danzka brand was acquired by the French company Belvedere. In 2013, it was bought by the 4th generation German family business Waldemar Behn GmbH. Now the headquarters of the brand is located on the Baltic Sea in the former territory of Denmark.
Overview of types of Danzka vodka
40% original
Classic vodka of the highest quality. It has a soft balanced taste, shaded by wheat, smells like grains.
The Spirit, 44%
In the manufacture of the drink, the traditional method of distillation is used, as a result of which it turns out to be crystal clear, stronger than the original. It has subtle grain notes. The main ingredients are wheat and water from Scandinavia. The water is filtered naturally.
Fifty, 50%
The two main components of this type of vodka are high-quality whole grain alcohol and water. Thus, the taste is multifaceted, rich and at the same time subtle.
Apple
Apple vodka, as you might guess, is distinguished by the fruity taste of fresh green apples. It is made from 100% natural ingredients, which ensures excellent quality and pleasant taste.
Citrus
This taste will appeal to connoisseurs of citrus bouquet. Vodka is distinguished by a delicate harmonious taste and high quality due to natural ingredients.
Cranraz
This species combines the sweetest raspberries and tart cranberries. No other vodka has such an intriguing taste. Unobtrusive berry aroma. Artificial additives are excluded.
Currant
This vodka has a berry flavor, blackcurrant is clearly felt in it. The manufacturer asks to be careful not to spread the drink on the toast, because it looks like jam.
Grapefruit
Among all citrus fruits, this particular taste is unique. It is distinguished by the aroma of natural grapefruit, as well as a subtle characteristic bitterness.
What to drink Danzka vodka with
Before serving vodka, it must be cooled to 7-10 ° C. The drink is combined with dishes of vegetables, game, veal and other types of meat.
Also, vodka can be served before meals as an aperitif to stimulate the appetite. Fill with ice and garnish the rim of the glass with a lemon wedge.
How to distinguish fake Danzka vodka
The patented bottle features aluminum material and a thermos-like tube shape.
The lid is standard for thermoses. Big, unscrewed. Made of aluminum on the outside, plastic on the inside. Has a protective plastic ring.
There is a high quality film label on the top front of the bottle. On the front side is the name of the brand and the variety of vodka. The bottom shows the strength, volume and feature of the species.
There is a barcode on the back of the bottle. The first 2 digits of the country of manufacture are 57. You will also find a QR code and product description there. The composition is not specified.
Don’t forget to check for a tax stamp. It is not available only if the products are purchased in Duty free.
Interesting facts about Danzka vodka
The first thing that distinguishes Danzka vodka is its unique aluminum packaging. The metal perfectly retains the temperature: the drink will remain cold for a long time. Aluminum is stronger than glass, it does not break at the slightest wrong movement.
For packaging, the Danes call vodka souvenir. Tourists buy it as a gift and bring it home safe and sound.
The drink received 4 awards for its design. Among them is gold at the World Spirits Competition in 2003 in San Francisco.
Alcohol of the highest quality is obtained thanks to 2 additional filtrations. First a membrane filter, then a polishing filter. This results in a pure liquid with a mild taste.
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