Crystal Head Vodka

Crystal Head Vodka was first introduced a little over a year ago by comedian extraordinaire, Dan Aykroyd. The human skull packaging was designed by Long Island based designer, John Alexander. The Crystal Head is an obvious tribute to the 13 Crystal Skulls that are thought to be found in various locations around the world.

“This Pure Spirit, vodka triple filtered through polished crystals known as Herkimer diamonds, free of additives, is exquisite any time of the year but perhaps ideal for October. Brought to us by Dan Aykroyd, known for his fascination with the invisible world, Crystal Head Vodka ties in with the story of the 13 Crystal Heads that have been unearthed at various times on our planet… from the Yucatan to Tibet. The Heads are believed to emit positive energy, good will and prosperity. Crystal Head Vodka is perfect as a lone shot, chilled or served in signature cocktails. Unlike most vodkas in today’s marketplace that use additives, glycol, citrus and sugar to improve smoothness and flavor, Crystal Head Vodka is a pure spirit with no additives. It is quadrupled distilled and filtered three times through charcoal followed by triple filtration over Herkimer crystals from one of the planets rarest deposits of close concentrated semi-precious stones.”

Buy Crystal Head Vodka from Napa Cabs for $44.95.

Karlsson’s Vodka

The bottles for the Karlsson’s Vodka line is a thing of beauty and it should be since Karlsson’s collaborated with the man behind the svelte Absolut bottle.

“To ensure this new and unique concept for vodkas was presented in a relevant and appropriate way, Peter Ekelund contacted another old partner from the Absolut launch: Hans Brindfors, the key person behind the Absolut bottle. Mr Brindfors created a new unique package for the Karlsson’s vodka, based on a standard laboratory bottle. This unique design drives the focus to what is inside the bottle rather than to the bottle itself (a bold move for a designer).”

The packaging alone begs me to have a taste of of this vodka made of potatoes and cultivated at the Bjäre peninsula in Skåne, Sweden. Sexy.

Buy Karlsson’s Gold Vodka from K&L for $27.99.

Bakon Vodka

I’m used to seeing fruity flavored Vodka on the supermarket shelf, but I’ve never seen a vodka flavored with bacon. You heard me right, bacon! That savory food item that usually goes well with over easy eggs now can be found bottled in liquid form as vodka! This potato vodka from Seattle based Black Rock Spirits is sure to be a conversation starter at your next cocktail party. Bakon Vodka is available only in a limited number of states (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and New York) but you can purchase it online (see below).

“Bakon Vodka is a superior quality potato vodka with a savory bacon flavor. It’s clean, crisp, and delicious. This is the only vodka you’ll ever want to use to make a Bloody Mary, and it’s a complementary element of both sweet and savory drinks. We start with superior quality Idaho potatoes instead of the random mixed grains that make up most vodkas. Our vodka is column-distilled using a single heating process that doesn’t “bruise” the alcohol like the multiple heating cycles needed to make a typical pot-still vodka. No tinge or burn on the tongue, no obnoxious smoky or chemical flavors, just a clean refreshing potato vodka with delicious savory bacon flavor.”

Buy Bakon Vodka from DrinkUpNY for $29.99 (back in stock around November 20).

Absolute Books

The first book, Absolut Book.: The Absolut Vodka Advertising Story, was released in 1996 and the followed up, Absolut Sequel.: The Absolut Advertising Story Continues, was released in 2005. Both books chronicle the rise of one of the most popular vodka brands on the market. How many of you enjoy Absolut Vodka?

Absolut Book: The Absolut Vodka Advertising Story is available from Amazon for $25.51.

Absolut Sequel: The Absolut Advertising Story Continues is available from Amazon for $42.35.

Ocean Vodka

Ocean Vodka is not your typical vodka. It’s handcrafted on Maui in small batches at the family facility in Kahului, Maui. It’s a combination of MaHaLo Deep Sea Water and organic spirits. The water used in this vodka comes from 3,000 feet below the Pacific Ocean. Ocean Vodka is 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof) and is bottled in 750ml and 50ml sizes.

Buy Ocean Vodka from A Cork Above for $58 (750ml).