But for Dan Aykroyd, the best way to drink Crystal Head is to let the vodka itself shine, without muddying the clear, sharp flavor with mixers or syrups. Try the blend with distilled water from Newfoundland, or opt for the Blue Weber agave from Mexico, which gives a nuanced taste with notes of citrus and pepper. Their 50th Anniversary Worldwide Tour brought together fans of all ages as they traveled across the U. Multi-award winning, ultra-premium Crystal Head Vodka, known for its signature skull bottle, has tested the boundaries once again with the premiere of their first, limited-edition, John Alexander artist series bottle to commemorate a 10-year anniversary. Designed by Ghostbusters/ The Blues Brothers star and comedy legend Dan Aykroyd, Crystal Head Skull Vodka is an eye-catching premium vodka for the creative spirit.

Crystal Head’s iconic skull shaped bottle, designed by Aykroyd and artist John Alexander, is a collector’s dream, having won multiple industry awards for its unique (if a little spooky!John Alexander is an exceptionally talented artist and has been involved in our creative process from inception,” said Jonathan Hemi, Managing Partner of Crystal Head Vodka. Akroyd was years away from getting into the vodka business, but SNL helped pave the success that would lead him there. Known as a painter of environmentally conscious landscapes and satirical figurative work, this evocative bottle finish is derived from Alexander’s expressive 1988 oil painting ‘Dancing on the Water Lilies of Life,’ which is currently on display in the Dallas Museum of Art. After World War II, vodka manufacturers began filtering vodka using charcoal instead of wood products, which was the preferred method up until then.

Alexander's paintings often include political satire — recognizable faces and historical scenes can be found in his work, always with a jarring twist that seeks to make a statement about the state of the United States today. It will be exclusive to Travel Retail exclusively for 6-months before hitting the domestic market in August 2018. John Alexander is the creator if the signature skull Crystal Head bottle, a design that is an exact rendering of a human skull.This news would have most business owners on the verge of firing their security guards and installing a moat around the premises, but Aykroyd was somehow able to keep a sense of humor about the ordeal.

In 2013, Crystal Head Vodka was named the official vodka for The Rolling Stones' 50th Anniversary Worldwide celebration.The thieves disappeared with over 21,000 bottles of vodka, leading to many logistical questions as to how and where the vodka could have gone (21,000 bottles is quite the bender). Crystal Head uses only the highest-quality ingredients to create unique expressions of ultra-premium vodka that are completely additive-free. We do it for all the creative spirits who think differently—to inspire them in their creative pursuits and to bring out their creativity without compromise. The trial featured consumers making claims about whether or not the two skull bottles were confusingly similar.