Blavod
Blavod is an 80-proof black vodka produced in Germany. It is owned by Distil Plc, a British spirits company that also owns RedLeg Rum and Blackwoods Gin.
The brand was first launched in 1998 and is marketed on its unique black colour that derives from Catechu, an extract from the heartwood of Burmese catechu acacia trees. Catechu does not interfere with the characteristics of the vodka, imparting no additional flavour or odour and leaving no stains.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland it is sold at 37.5% strength.
Blavod was created by marketing consultant Mark Dorman and is marketed globally as a premium vodka. It is particularly popular at Halloween time.
