🥃 Crystal Head Original
The core line of Crystal Head Vodka made from Canadian corn; Newfoundland water; filtered through Herkimer diamond crystals; no additives.
Crystal Head Original is the core line of Canadian Crystal Head Vodka in its skull-shaped bottle. It is made from Canadian corn, mixed with water from Newfoundland and filtered at the end through Herkimer diamond crystals. The producer describes the taste as soft, with a light sweetness and vanilla, and states that there are no additives.
All lines of the brand share the same water and filtration, so the difference in Original lies in the raw material. Cocktails and Bars compares it with Aurora: the corn base gave a raw-spirit feel on the nose, a sweet taste with vanilla and a short finish. This is one review's assessment, not a general verdict. The producer does not give distillation details on the line pages, so look for them on the label.
Why this matters to you. Original is a starting point for comparing with Aurora, made from English wheat, and Onyx, made from agave: the base defines the character of a vodka. The crystals are used only in filtration. The WHO reminds us that no level of alcohol consumption is safe for health.
Facts
| Distillation method | filtration through Herkimer diamond crystals as the final step |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Canadian corn; water from Newfoundland |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Crystal Head Original → kind of → 🌾 Vodka and grain spirits → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🥃 Rye and corn in whisky
- What it contains
- 🧪 Water, 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Crystal Head Vodka, 🍸 Vodka, 🌾 Vodka and grain spirits
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Crystal Head Aurora, 🥃 Crystal Head Aurora, 🥃 Crystal Head Onyx, 🥃 Crystal Head Onyx
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Original is made from crystals?
No. Herkimer crystals are used only in filtration; the base of Original is Canadian corn.
How does Original differ from Aurora?
By the raw material: Original is Canadian corn, Aurora is English wheat.
Does it contain additives?
The producer states that it does not.
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.
- 🥃 Crystal Head Onyx — A Crystal Head Vodka line made from blue Weber agave from a single farm in Mexico; 40% ABV; filtered through Herkimer diamond crystals.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
- 🥃 Rye and corn in whisky — Grain in the name of American whiskey: bourbon is at least 51% corn, rye at least 51% rye, corn whiskey at least 80% corn.
Similar
🥃 Crystal Head Aurora · 🥃 Crystal Head Onyx · 🥃 Belvedere 10 · 🥃 Belvedere Organic Vodka · 🥃 Belvedere Single Estate Rye · 🥃 Everclear 120 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
- Crystal Head Vodka (official): Original from Canadian corn, Aurora from English wheat, Onyx agave-based; Newfoundland water; Herkimer diamond filtration; additive-free
- Crystal Head Vodka (official): Tasting Experience set (Original from Canadian corn, Onyx from Blue Weber agave from a single farm in Mexico, Aurora from English wheat)
- The Shout: Crystal Head Onyx (40 %, 700 ml; Blue Weber agave from a single farm in Mexico; Newfoundland water; over 10,000 Herkimer diamonds)
- Cocktails and Bars: Crystal Head Aurora review (40 %; English wheat from North Yorkshire; distilled five times; Original is corn-based)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)