Ketel One Vodka 70cl / 40%
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Ketel One Vodka 70cl is a Dutch wheat vodka from Schiedam, produced by the Nolet Distillery and bottled at 40% ABV. Part of the spirit is distilled in traditional copper pot stills, which gives it more texture than a purely column-distilled vodka. It tastes crisp and fresh, with gentle sweetness and a lively peppery tingle at the end. The same spirit is the base for the brand's flavoured vodkas, and it is a dependable all-rounder for martinis, highballs and ice-cold neat serves. Wodka Company sends bottles of Ketel One Vodka to every corner of the UK from London.
Ketel One tasting notes
- Nose: Fresh and clean, with hints of citrus and light honey.
- Palate: Crisp yet silky, with gentle wheat sweetness and a fine mineral edge.
- Finish: Brisk and clean, with a tingle of cracked white and black pepper.
How to drink Ketel One
Serve it ice-cold in small glasses, straight from the freezer, or use it as a versatile cocktail base. In the Dutch spirit, try it with pickled herring, smoked eel, crisp gherkins or cubes of aged cheese with mustard. It is equally at home in a martini at a dinner party or in a simple vodka and soda on a summer evening.
Ketel One vodka cocktails
- Espresso Martini: 50 ml with 25 ml coffee liqueur and 25 ml freshly brewed espresso, shaken hard with ice and strained into a chilled coupe, garnished with three coffee beans.
- Cucumber Vodka Soda: 50 ml over ice in a highball, topped with 150 ml soda water, a few cucumber slices and a squeeze of lime.
- Salty Dog: 50 ml over ice in a salt-rimmed rocks glass, topped with 100 ml fresh grapefruit juice.
How it compares
Both Grey Goose Pure Plain Vodka and Ketel One are made from wheat, but Grey Goose is softer and creamier, while Ketel One is crisper with more pepper. Smirnoff Black also has pot-still character, yet it uses a grain base and feels a little rounder and oilier. For citrus on the same base, Ketel One Citroen and Ketel One Oranje are the obvious next steps.
Good to know
Ketel One is a Dutch vodka made by the Nolet family distillery, which also produces the brand's citrus bottles. The 70cl size suits a home bar, and a bottle with a pair of martini glasses makes a smart housewarming gift.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called Ketel One?
Ketel One takes its name from Distilleerketel #1, the original coal-fired copper pot still at the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam. Ketel is the Dutch word for a kettle or still, and part of Ketel One Vodka is still made in copper pot stills today.
Is Ketel One a wheat vodka?
Yes, Ketel One Vodka is distilled from wheat by the Nolet family in the Netherlands. Spirit from column stills is blended with a portion from traditional copper pot stills, which adds texture and a lively peppery finish.
What is the best way to drink Ketel One Vodka?
Ketel One Vodka is versatile: serve it ice-cold and neat in a small glass, stir it into a dry martini, or lengthen it with soda water and a twist of lemon. Its crisp, peppery character also holds up well in a Bloody Mary.
