Launched in 2003 by the Diageo group, the Ciroc distillery quickly became famous as the producer of the most refined vodka in the world. Forget potatoes, corn, sorghum, rye, wheat; Ciroc vodka is made exclusively from high-quality French grapes: Mauzac Blanc from the Gaillac region and Ugni Blanc from the Cognac region. The distillery is located in Chavenceaux, in the Poitou-Charentes region, where the harvested grapes are distilled under the supervision of master distiller Jean-Sebastien Robiquet, who creates a nectar with a fresh and smooth flavor.
The production process involves a total of 5 distillations, starting with 4 of Mauzac Blanc in steel columns and 1 of Ugni Blanc in a continuous copper still. The distillate of Mauzac Blanc, which reaches 96%, is then blended with that of Ugni Blanc, which is only 5%, and the final product is distilled one last time in a typical copper still used for Armagnac production. Some labels, among the latest launched on the market, involve further flavoring.
Quickly becoming famous in the United States and Russia as a symbol of luxury and high quality, Ciroc vodka has garnered attention and respect not only at celebrity parties and nightclubs but also among a public of refined tasters and connoisseurs. It is undoubtedly an innovative distillate, without precedent, capable of surprising with its delightful fresh and balanced flavor. Ciroc is a smooth and easy-to-drink vodka, extraordinarily pleasant, but it presents those aromas and that quality that can move even the most demanding drinkers, as only great distillates can.