Archipelago Lava Rock Vodka is a Philippine craft vodka from Full Circle Distillers, copper distilled in small batches and filtered over lava rocks from the Taal and Mayon volcanoes, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) in a 700ml bottle.
Archipelago, or ARC, is a spirits brand that celebrates the islands of the Philippines, and its ornate blue-and-white label draws on the country's heritage. Lava Rock Vodka was featured by Wine Enthusiast among a new wave of volcanic vodkas.
The spirit is copper distilled in small batches and comes off the still at 93.5% ABV. It is then naturally filtered through lava rocks gathered from Taal and Mayon, two of the Philippines' most famous volcanoes, and chill-filtered before bottling at a full-flavored 45% ABV.
Expect a clean, mineral nose, a smooth, silky palate with a gentle sweetness and a crisp, clean finish with a hint of minerality from the volcanic stone.
Archipelago Lava Rock is made for both sipping and mixing. Serve it ice cold and neat, or stir a dry Martini with a lemon twist so its mineral edge can show. Its higher strength holds up beautifully in cocktails: try a calamansi or lime Gimlet, a Moscow Mule with fresh ginger beer, or a tropical highball with coconut water and a squeeze of lime. It also makes a bright Bloody Mary or a Vodka Tonic with cucumber. Pair it with oysters, ceviche, grilled seafood or Filipino dishes such as kinilaw and lumpia. The striking bottle makes it a distinctive gift for travelers, cocktail lovers and anyone curious about spirits from the Philippines.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Clean, mineral.
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Palate: Smooth, silky, gentle sweetness.
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Finish: Crisp, light minerality.
Specifications
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Distillery: Full Circle Distillers, Philippines
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Still: Copper, small batch
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Filtration: Lava rocks from Taal and Mayon volcanoes, chill-filtered
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it ice cold, or stir a dry Martini.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it made?
In the Philippines, by Full Circle Distillers.
How is it filtered?
Through lava rocks from the Taal and Mayon volcanoes.
How strong is it?
90 proof (45% ABV).
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