Crystal Head Aurora Vodka
Crystal Head Aurora Vodka is a 750mL vodka bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), crafted in Newfoundland, Canada, from English wheat and pristine Newfoundland water, distilled five times, filtered seven times — three of those filtrations through layers of Herkimer diamonds — and made completely additive-free. Launched in 2016, it is the drier, bolder sibling of the original Crystal Head. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: English wheat, blended with Newfoundland water
- Production: Distilled 5 times; filtered 7 times, 3 filtrations through Herkimer diamond layers
- Profile: Additive-free; brand also states sugar-free and gluten-free
- Origin: Newfoundland, Canada
A Skull Bottle Lit Like the Northern Lights
Crystal Head was created by Dan Aykroyd and artist John Alexander. Aurora's skull bottle carries an iridescent metallized finish created in celebration of the aurora borealis — and no two bottles are alike. The brand reports Gold medals for Aurora at the 2020 SIP Awards, the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and the 2017 Frontier Awards Buyers' Forum. See the range on the Crystal Head vendor page, or browse our vodka collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand's published notes: a crisp nose with delicate floral aromas and a subtle hint of anise; a warm palate with strong peppercorn notes and a touch of sweetness; a dry, clean, warming finish — drier, bolder and spicier than the corn-based Original.
How to Enjoy
Serve it ice-cold and neat to taste the wheat spice, or in a dry Martini where the peppercorn edge does the work. More Canadian vodkas are in our vodka collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Aurora different from the original Crystal Head?
Grain: Aurora is made from English wheat rather than Canadian corn, giving a drier, bolder, spicier vodka, and it wears an iridescent finish the Original does not have.
What are Herkimer diamonds?
Semi-precious quartz crystals. Three of Aurora's seven filtrations pass through layers of them — the brand's signature final touch.
Is Crystal Head Aurora additive-free?
Yes — the brand crafts it with no additives, and also states it is sugar-free and gluten-free.
English wheat, diamond-filtered, in a bottle no two alike — order Crystal Head Aurora online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
