🥃 Ketel One Oranje
Orange flavoured vodka of the Ketel One line since 2010: classic Ketel One with Valencia oranges and mandarins; 40% ABV.
Ketel One Oranje is an orange flavoured vodka from the Ketel One brand. Oranje means orange in Dutch, the colour of the Dutch royal house. According to Difford's Guide, the line launched on 30 April 2010, on Queen's Day, a Dutch national holiday. Its strength is 40% ABV, the same as the classic Ketel One Vodka.
The base is classic Ketel One grain vodka, into which orange aroma is added. The official site names Valencia oranges and mandarins; Difford's Guide specifies Italian mandarins and oranges from Florida and Brazil. The taste is fresh orange zest, dry and not sweet, with a light spicy note in the long finish. Difford's Guide describes the finish as creamy and zesty.
Why it matters to you. Oranje suits those who want an orange aroma without the sweetness of a liqueur; for lemon, there is Ketel One Citroen, and for no flavouring, Ketel One Vodka. Under EU rules this is a flavoured vodka, a separate category. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Ketel One grain vodka; Valencia oranges and mandarins |
| Year founded | 30.04.2010 |
| EU category | 31 — flavoured vodka |
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I, cat. 31 |
How it connects to Spirits
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Links
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Ketel One, 🍸 Flavoured vodka
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Ketel One Citroen, 🥃 Ketel One Citroen, 🥃 Ketel One Vodka, 🥃 Ketel One Vodka
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Ketel One Oranje is sweet, like an orange liqueur?
No. It is a flavoured vodka at 40% ABV; tasters describe its taste as dry.
Which oranges are used for Oranje?
According to the official site, Valencia oranges and mandarins; Difford's Guide names Italian mandarins and oranges from Florida and Brazil.
When did Ketel One Oranje launch?
On 30 April 2010, 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.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Ketel One Botanical · 🥃 Ketel One Citroen · 🥃 Ketel One Vodka · 🥃 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 Oranje (official product page; infused with Valencia and mandarin oranges; 40 % alc/vol)
- Difford's Guide: Ketel One Oranje Vodka (launched 30.04.2010; mandarins from Italy, Valencia oranges from Florida and Brazil; 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)