Crystal Head Vodka 70cl / 40%
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Crystal Head is a Canadian vodka bottled at 40% ABV in a distinctive 70cl skull-shaped glass bottle. The brand was co-founded by actor Dan Aykroyd, and the spirit is made with Newfoundland water before being filtered through Herkimer diamonds, a type of quartz crystal. The glass skull is produced in Italy by Bruni Glass, and many owners keep the empty bottle on a shelf as a display piece. Inside, it is a soft, clean spirit that works neat or in simple mixed drinks. As a skull bottle vodka with a proper spirit behind the design, it makes a memorable present.
Crystal Head tasting notes
- Nose: Light and clean, with a faint sweet cereal and citrus note.
- Palate: Soft and slightly sweet, with a smooth texture and a touch of white pepper.
- Finish: Clean, short and gently warming.
How to drink Crystal Head
Serve it neat and very cold, poured from the frozen skull into small chilled glasses, or over ice in simple highballs where the spirit can show. It goes with smoked salmon canapés, oysters, cured meats and crisp pickles. The bottle makes Crystal Head vodka a talking point at Halloween dinners, milestone birthdays and housewarmings, so expect guests to ask about it.
Simple drinks with Crystal Head
- Vodka Tonic: 50 ml Crystal Head over ice in a highball glass, topped with 150 ml tonic water and a slice of lemon.
- Moscow Mule: 50 ml Crystal Head and 10 ml lime juice over ice in a copper mug, topped with 120 ml ginger beer.
How it compares
Compared with 42 Below Pure, another clean, light vodka, Crystal Head has a slightly softer and sweeter palate. Absolut Elyx is richer and heavier in texture at 42.3%. Where Crystal Head really differs is the packaging: few vodkas on any shelf look like it, which makes it an obvious vodka gift for collectors and fans of unusual design.
Good to know
Crystal Head Vodka 70cl comes from Canada and is bottled at 40% ABV. Once empty, the rinsed skull can be reused as a decanter or kept as a display piece. Wodka Company ships Crystal Head, carefully packed, from London to anywhere in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Crystal Head vodka?
Crystal Head vodka was co-founded by the actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd, known for Ghostbusters and The Blues Brothers, together with the artist John Alexander. Their Canadian vodka is sold in a glass skull bottle designed to stand out on the shelf.
What are Herkimer diamonds in Crystal Head vodka?
Herkimer diamonds are not true diamonds but clear, double-pointed quartz crystals found around Herkimer County in New York State. Crystal Head vodka is filtered through these crystals during production, a step that is part of the brand's story.
What does Crystal Head vodka taste like?
Crystal Head vodka tastes clean and slightly sweet, with a soft texture, faint cereal and citrus notes and a touch of white pepper. The gentle profile suits Crystal Head served very cold on its own or with simple mixers such as soda.
