Crystal Head Vodka

Crystal Head is a Canadian vodka that stands out due to its distinctive skull bottle and an unusual production philosophy: no sugar, no added glycerin, no artificial flavorings.

Co-founded by actor Dan Aykroyd, the vodka is produced in Newfoundland. It's made from peaches and cream corn from the Canadian prairies. After seven distillations, the distillate is filtered through Herkimer diamonds—500-million-year-old quartz rock—before being diluted to drinking strength with glacial water from Newfoundland. The absence of additives isn't a marketing ploy, but rather the core principle of the product.

In the glass, Crystal Head presents itself as neutral with a soft, creamy texture, a hint of grain, and a long, clean finish without warmth or harshness. This clear character makes it a solid companion in cocktails where the vodka is meant to shine—whether in an Espresso Martini, Cosmopolitan, or Moscow Mule. It also works well neat, well chilled.

The bottle has cult status: a molded skull made of clear glass that has a unique effect on the table or shelf.