🥃 Ketel One Citroen
Flavoured vodka of the Ketel One line since 2000: classic Ketel One with natural essences of four kinds of lemon and two limes; 40% ABV.
Ketel One Citroen is a lemon-flavoured vodka from the Ketel One brand. According to Difford's Guide, it has been made since 2000, making it the oldest flavoured line in the range. Its strength is the same as the classic Ketel One Vodka, 40% ABV, and it is clear.
The base is the classic Ketel One grain vodka. The official site says natural essences of four kinds of lemon and two kinds of lime are added; Difford's Guide specifies that these are essential oils, including from Sicilian and Spanish lemons. No sugar is declared, and tasters note lemon zest, juice and a faint note of honey.
Why it matters to you. Citroen is for those who want a clearly lemon aroma; if you are looking for orange, there is Ketel One Oranje, and for no flavouring, Ketel One Vodka. Under EU rules this is a flavoured vodka, a separate category from plain vodka. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Ketel One grain vodka; lemon and lime essences |
| Year founded | 2000 |
| EU category | 31 — flavoured vodka |
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I, cat. 31 |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Ketel One Citroen → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health ← affects ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Ketel One, 🍸 Flavoured vodka
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Ketel One Botanical, 🥃 Ketel One Botanical, 🥃 Ketel One Oranje, 🥃 Ketel One Oranje
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Ketel One Citroen is a lemon liqueur?
No. It is a flavoured vodka at 40% ABV, not a sweetened liqueur.
What flavours Ketel One Citroen?
According to the official site, natural essences of four kinds of lemon and two kinds of lime.
When did Citroen come out?
In 2000, according to Difford's Guide.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 Ketel One Botanical — Ketel One range since 2018: the vodka is redistilled with botanicals and infused with fruit essences; 30% ABV, no added sugar.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Ketel One Vodka · 🥃 Ketel One Oranje · 🥃 Ketel One Botanical · 🥃 Skyy Infusions Citrus · 🥃 Skyy Infusions Pineapple · 🥃 Skyy Infusions Watermelon
⚠️ 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
- Ketel One: Ketel One Citroen (official product page; natural essences of 4 types of lemon and 2 types of lime; 40 % alc/vol)
- Difford's Guide: Ketel One Citroen vodka (launched 2000; Ketel One infused with citrus essential oils; 40 %)
- Ketel One: official site (family-made since 1983 by the Nolet family; copper pot still; range Vodka, Citroen, Oranje, Botanical)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks (OJ L 130, 17.5.2019), Annex I (vodka and flavoured vodka from 37.5 % vol.)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)