Swiss
Vodka

Vodka isn’t just any old spirit.

The way we make vodka gives it character.

Xellent Vodka

Our vodka is the result of the finest raw materials, passionate master distillers and careful craftsmanship.

Much like the inhabitants of the Lucerne hinterland, XELLENT Vodka also has its rough edges. It is just the way we want it to be, because we are convinced that vodka should help to flavour a drink. Top-quality work is required in this respect, from the local cereal farmer to the bottle.

Real treat

Whether in a cocktail or pure on the rocks: XELLENT Vodka should be fun to drink and its diversity of flavour should come through. Elegant and with character – it’s as simple as that.

NOSE: fruity, with cherry notes, stimulatingly nutty, slight rye flavour; mixture of perfectly blended fresh aromas

MOUTHFEEL: elegant, well-balanced attack on the palate; first silky smooth and gentle notes of rye, then boiled cherry essence, followed by full-bodied and concentrated, slightly nutty rye flavour, producing a sophisticated bouquet full of character

FINISH: fruity, nutty, well-balanced interplay of acidity in a long-lasting finale

Real treat Xellent Vodka

Xellent Organic

The raw ingredient we use for XELLENT ORGANIC is organic wheat, which is grown according to Bio-Suisse guidelines and carefully ground by Steiner Mühle AG.

That’s where we take over, producing the mash and distilling the vodka to perfection.

A vodka with character doesn’t need bells and whistles, so the bottle is kept simple and the label is given an «organic» character with packing paper. «Handcrafted» as it should be.

Real treat

We believe that vodka should also show its character when mixed in a drink. Our vodka’s subtle taste accents and smoothness lend themselves to all kinds of beverages – and not only elaborate cocktails: they add refinement to simple long drinks, too.

NOSE: neutral aroma with a delicate hint of cereal and citrus

PALATE: harmonious, smooth, velvety

FINISH: full-bodied with a soft exit

Real treat Xellent Organic

Xellent Gin

Swiss Edelweiss Gin

First add some XELLENT Vodka. Then put a bit of passion into it: our master distiller’s enthusiasm for herbs and plants from the company’s own garden.

REAL TREAT

Prior to distillation, the ingredients are soaked in vodka for several hours. This enables the aromas and flavours of juniper berries and herbs like lemon balm, edelweiss, woodruff and lavender to fully develop. Careful distillation and the addition of glacier water are key factors in producing XELLENT Swiss Edelweiss Gin.

NOSE: fresh to refreshing, with fragrances of citrus, floral aromas and fine hints of juniper berry

MOUTHFEEL: soft and mellow with spicy components

FINISH: a touch of lemon balm, fresh

REAL TREAT Swiss Edelweiss Gin

Production

Besucher-
rundgänge &
workshops

Swiss Vodka

We’re not exotic but typically Swiss.

Our strengths include quality awareness, accuracy, independence and passion. Plus our deep roots in this region are important to us. All of the above flows into the production of XELLENT.

Regional products

Our XELLENT Vodka is the result of local craftsmanship.

We manufacture the mash from scratch using high-quality bread-grade rye. We know exactly where our raw materials come from: they are cultivated by 18 farmers in the Napf region, right in the heart of Central Switzerland. Small-scale cultivation makes it possible to carefully handle the plants and harvest them at optimum ripeness. In this way, we get the quality we need.

Competent craftsmanship

The mash forms the basis for making the vodka and is produced in a process requiring elaborate craftsmanship. It is crucial for developing the character which we give to our Xellent.

Our products are based on distilling craftsmanship. To produce the first raw spirit of XELLENT, we distil using the traditional pot still method. In the second distillation phase, the raw spirit is purified in a reflux still consisting of a small copper column with 45 plates. This is followed by a third distillation phase which further refines the flavour.

TIME

No hurrying: we give our vodka enough time to develop its own character. Titlis water is then added to reduce the drinking strength to 40% ABV.

The water in the spirit is also a key ingredient. We use water from the Titlis Glacier to make our vodka. The glacier water is soft and contains oxygen and minerals, all of which give XELLENT its unique flavour.

Swiss Edelweiss Gin

First add some XELLENT Vodka. Then put a bit of passion into it: our master distiller’s enthusiasm for herbs and plants from the company’s own garden.

History

Love, time and passion – all of these are required to make vodka with a strong character. And of course some experience! Nous nous distinguons par un solide savoir-faire de la distillation artisanale, une tradition presque centenaire ainsi qu’un travail manuel rigoureux.

It is this long enthusiasm which produces small quantities of Swiss vodka. For people who like distinctive and good spirits.

Awards

Prizes are wonderful. They strengthen us in our commitment to quality. And the awards are proof of the fact that over the years, we have been able to maintain the high quality level we aspire to.

However, you provide us with much more stimulation. We want to impress you, because you are our daily critic, connoisseur, enthusiast and ambassador.

Awards History

Xellent Vodka

2005

Double Gold
(San Francisco World Spirits Competition)

2017

Silver
(San Francisco World Spirits Competition)

Xellent Organic

2019

Gold + Category Winner
(DistiSuisse)

2020

Gold
(Frankfurt International Trophy)

Xellent Gin

2012

Gold
(World Spirits Award)

2017

Bronze
(San Francisco World Spirits Competition)

Pure joy

How do you drink vodka?

It's very simple: however you like.

There are no guidelines and no no-goes. Your taste preference is all that counts. There are countless possibilities. Drink it pure or unleash your creativity – the main thing is that you and your guests enjoy it. We like it pure on the rocks or as a very traditional long drink with bitter lemon.

However, there are also some fancy alternatives