🥃 Božkov Vodka
Vodka from the Božkov brand, made from molasses spirit and soft filtered Plzeň water, 37.5% ABV; produced by Stock Plzeň-Božkov.
Božkov Vodka is a vodka from the Božkov brand, made in Plzeň by Stock Plzeň-Božkov. Its strength is 37.5% ABV, the minimum allowed for vodka in the EU. The brand's website calls it the best-selling product in its category in the Czech Republic; this is the producer's own data, not independent statistics.
According to the label, its base is molasses spirit, combined with specially filtered soft Plzeň water. The tasting note on the brand's website mentions vanilla, caramel, a light pepper note and a floral tone. The same website says the vodka also placed first in its region at an international competition. The same section lists flavoured drinks with raspberry and lime.
Why this matters to you. Božkov Vodka has the same strength as the tuzemák Božkov Originál, but without rum essence and caramel: it is a neutral vodka. Compare it with other vodkas by raw material: here it is molasses, not grain or potatoes. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 37.5% ABV |
|---|---|
| Raw material | molasses spirit; soft filtered Plzeň water |
| EU category | 15 — vodka |
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787: vodka — from 37.5% ABV |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Božkov Vodka → kind of → 🌾 Vodka and grain spirits → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🥃 Sugar cane and molasses
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Božkov, 🍸 Vodka, 🌾 Vodka and grain spirits
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Božkov Republica Exclusive, 🥃 Božkov Republica Exclusive, 🥃 Božkov Vaječný likér, 🥃 Božkov Vaječný likér
Frequently asked questions
Is Božkov Vodka made from grain?
No. According to the label, its base is molasses spirit and soft filtered Plzeň water.
What is its strength?
37.5% ABV, the minimum for vodka under EU rules.
How does it differ from Božkov Originál?
The strength is the same, but Originál is a tuzemák with rum essence, sugar and caramel, while Vodka is a neutral vodka.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🥃 Božkov Vaječný likér — Egg liqueur from the Božkov brand: milk, sugar, molasses spirit and egg yolks, 15% ABV; produced by Stock Plzeň-Božkov.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
- 🥃 Sugar cane and molasses — Raw materials of rum, cachaça and other cane spirits: cane juice or molasses; rum made from them is at least 37.5% vol. in the EU.
Similar
🥃 Božkov Republica Reserva · 🥃 Božkov Republica Exclusive · 🥃 Božkov Vaječný likér · 🥃 Crystal Head Aurora · 🥃 Everclear 120 Proof · 🥃 Everclear 151 Proof
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Rohlik.cz: Božkov Vodka 37,5 % obj. (melasový líh, filtrovaná měkká plzeňská voda; STOCK Plzeň-Božkov)
- Božkov (офіційний сайт): Produkty — Tuzemáky, Rumy (Republica Exclusive, Reserva, Solera…), Likéry (Vaječný likér…), Vodky (Božkov Vodka)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks (OJ L 130, 17.5.2019), Annex I (категорії: 1 — ром, 15 — горілка, 33 — лікер)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)