Ketel One Vodka
Ketel One Vodka is a 750mL family-made vodka from the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, Holland, distilled from wheat and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) — the vodka Carolus Nolet created in 1983 for the modern cocktail era. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Nolet Distillery, Schiedam, Netherlands — established 1691
- Base: Wheat
- Production: Named for the original copper pot still, Distilleerketel #1; pot-still distillation in the Nolet tradition
- Recognition: Ranked #1 best-selling and #1 top-trending vodka in the Drinks International Brand Report 2023 (per Diageo)
Three Centuries, One Pot Still
The Nolet family has distilled in Schiedam since 1691, and Ketel One is named for the original copper pot still — Distilleerketel #1 — at the heart of its production. When tenth-generation Carolus Nolet took over the family business in 1979, he travelled to the United States, saw the emerging cocktail market, and created a high-end vodka for it: Ketel One, released in 1983 and still safeguarded by the family, now eleven generations in. Diageo, the brand's co-owner, records it as the world's best bars' #1 best-selling and #1 top-trending vodka in the Drinks International Brand Report 2023. Find it on the Ketel One vendor page and in our vodka collection.
Tasting Notes
Per Diageo: a fresh aroma with hints of citrus and honey; a crisp, lively palate with a signature smooth, silky character; and a long finish with subtle flavours.
How to Enjoy
The bartender's vodka for a reason — a clean Martini, a Ketel One Citroen-style citrus serve, or a Moscow Mule where the silky texture carries. More bar staples are in our spirits collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ketel One made from?
Wheat — the bottle label states "distilled from wheat," distilled and bottled by Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, Holland.
Why is it called Ketel One?
"Ketel" is Dutch for the pot still — the vodka is named after Distilleerketel #1, the original copper pot still at the Nolet Distillery.
How long has the Nolet family been distilling?
Since 1691 in Schiedam — over three centuries, with Ketel One itself created by Carolus Nolet and released in 1983.
A bartender's favourite since 1983 — order Ketel One Vodka online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
