Au Original Plain Vodka 70cl / 40%
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Au Original Plain Vodka is the unflavoured British vodka from Au Vodka, distilled five times and bottled at 40% ABV in a 70cl bottle. The brand arrived at five distillations after a long period of trials and tastings, and credits the final run with the spirit's smooth texture. Rather than tasting neutral, it shows a distinctive citrus note and a crack of black pepper at the end. It also serves as the base for the brand's flavoured range, which makes it a sound choice for anyone who wants one plain vodka for both neat serves and cocktails.
Tasting Au Original Plain Vodka
- Nose: Clean grain, lemon peel and a faint floral lift.
- Palate: Medium-bodied and polished, with soft citrus, light sweetness and a little white pepper.
- Finish: Dry and fresh, ending on cracked black pepper.
How to drink Au Original
Keep it in the freezer for neat sipping from a small chilled glass, or in the fridge if you mainly mix with it. Smoked salmon on rye, blinis with crème fraîche and pickled cucumbers suit its peppery edge, and a plate of oysters with lemon brings out the citrus. It works as a dependable house vodka for dinner parties.
Classic cocktails with Au Original
As an unflavoured vodka for cocktails, it adds a gentle citrus edge rather than disappearing completely.
- Au Vodka Tonic: pour 50 ml over ice in a highball, top with 150 ml tonic water and add a lemon wedge to echo the citrus notes.
- Cosmopolitan: shake 40 ml with 15 ml triple sec, 30 ml cranberry juice and 10 ml fresh lime juice over ice, then strain into a chilled coupe.
How it compares
The flavoured Au drinks, such as Au Green Watermelon, are bottled at 35.2% and are sweet and fruit-led; Au Original is the dry 40% classic of the range. Next to Chase Pure Plain Vodka, which is distilled from potatoes and has a creamy texture, Au is lighter and more citrus-driven. Choose Chase for weight, Au for freshness.
Good to know
Au takes its name from the chemical symbol for gold, which explains the gold styling across the brand. Wodka Company stocks Au Original Plain Vodka 70cl and delivers it throughout the UK, and as a five times distilled British vodka it makes an easy gift for a home bar.
Frequently asked questions
Is Au Original Plain Vodka flavoured?
No. Au Original Plain Vodka is unflavoured, yet it is far from neutral: Au credits its final distillation with a natural citrus character and a cracked black pepper finish. Au Original is the dry vodka at the heart of the Au range.
How many times is Au Original Plain Vodka distilled?
Au Original Plain Vodka is distilled five times. Au Vodka says it chose this process after years of research and tasting, and that the last distillation is what gives the vodka its smoothness.
What is the difference between Au Original Plain Vodka and Chase Pure Plain Vodka?
Au Original Plain Vodka is lighter and more citrus-led, with a dry, peppery finish. Chase Pure Plain Vodka is distilled from potatoes, which gives it a fuller, creamier and slightly earthy body that carries heavier cocktails.
