Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry 750ML

Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry 750ML is a Dutch flavored vodka bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) that blends natural acai and blueberry through a double infusion process. This expression earned a Gold Medal and 93 points from Best Tasting Spirits, along with 91 points (Excellent) at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, underscoring its quality among flavored vodkas.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35% (70 Proof)  |  Origin: Schiedam, Netherlands  |  Flavored Vodka  |  Distillery: Royal Dirkzwager Distillery

Production & Heritage

Van Gogh Vodka is produced at the Royal Dirkzwager Distillery in Schiedam, a historic Dutch city long regarded as the global epicenter of genever and spirits distillation. The base spirit is triple distilled — twice through column stills and a third time through a traditional pot still — using a premium wheat blend sourced from Holland, Germany, and France. Under the direction of Master Distiller Tim Vos, the Acai-Blueberry expression undergoes an all-natural double infusion process, layering real fruit character into the spirit rather than relying on artificial additives. This extra infusion step distinguishes Van Gogh's flavored lineup from competitors that typically use single-pass flavoring.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe blueberries lead immediately, followed by the slightly exotic, dark-berry character of acai. Subtle hints of raspberry and almond emerge beneath the primary fruit, lending complexity to what first reads as a straightforward berry nose.

Taste: The entry is smooth and noticeably creamy, with a thick, almost oily body that carries bold blueberry flavor across the palate. At mid-palate, an alkaline tartness from the acai arrives, balancing the natural sweetness of the blueberry and preventing the profile from tipping into confectionery territory. The interplay between sweet and tart keeps each sip structured and engaging.

Finish: Clean and refreshing, with lingering berry sweetness that fades gradually. The tartness recedes last, leaving a dry, fruit-skin quality that invites another taste.

How to Drink Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry

Chilled and served neat or over ice highlights the natural fruit infusion and the creamy texture of the triple-distilled base. It also shines in cocktails where berry flavors are central:

• Blueberry Lemon Drop: The tart acai backbone pairs naturally with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup for a balanced, vibrant martini variation.
• Berry Collins: Mixed with fresh lemon, soda water, and a few muddled blueberries, the vodka's creamy body gives the long drink more substance than lighter flavored spirits typically allow.
• Acai Cosmo: Substitute this for plain vodka in a classic Cosmopolitan — the acai tartness replaces some of the cranberry's role, adding depth and a deeper berry color.

Best For

• Building a flavored vodka collection focused on natural-infusion expressions
• Hosting a berry-themed cocktail night with friends
• Gifting to someone who appreciates superfruit flavors and artisanal Dutch spirits
• Adding a premium flavored vodka option to a home bar for warm-weather entertaining

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry taste like? It delivers bold, ripe blueberry flavor balanced by the slightly tart, exotic character of acai berry, all carried on a smooth, creamy, almost oily texture with hints of raspberry and almond in the background.

How does Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry compare to Pinnacle Blueberry? Pinnacle Blueberry leans sweeter and more straightforward, built on a single blueberry note, while Van Gogh layers acai tartness alongside the blueberry through a double infusion process. Van Gogh also uses a triple-distillation method including a pot-still pass, which contributes to a noticeably thicker, creamier mouthfeel.

Is Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry good for cocktails? Its natural double infusion and balanced sweet-tart profile make it an excellent cocktail ingredient, particularly in drinks where berry flavor needs to stand up to citrus or other mixers without becoming overly sugary.

Where is Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry made? It is produced at the Royal Dirkzwager Distillery in Schiedam, the Netherlands, a region historically associated with Dutch spirits production. The wheat used in the base spirit is sourced from Holland, Germany, and France.

What foods pair well with Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry? Dark chocolate truffles complement its berry sweetness; lemon tarts create a bright sweet-tart contrast; fresh goat cheese balances the fruit with tangy creaminess; grilled duck with a berry reduction echoes the acai-blueberry profile; and vanilla bean cheesecake lets the fruit notes shine alongside a rich dessert.

What sizes does Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry come in? The standard widely available size is the 750ml bottle.

Is Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry worth the price? It positions as a mid-premium flavored vodka, sitting above mass-market flavored brands thanks to its triple distillation, pot-still finishing, and all-natural double infusion — factors reflected in its multiple competition medals and critical scores above 90 points.

Why Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry?

The double infusion of real acai and blueberry is the defining feature here — a production step most flavored vodka competitors skip in favor of faster, single-pass methods. That extra layer of extraction delivers a more complex, fruit-forward spirit validated by a 93-point Gold Medal from Best Tasting Spirits and a 91-point Excellent rating at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. The triple-distillation process, finished through a traditional pot still at the historic Royal Dirkzwager Distillery, provides a smooth, full-bodied canvas that carries the berry character without the thin, artificial quality common in the flavored vodka category. For drinkers who want genuine fruit flavor backed by Dutch distilling tradition, this expression earns its reputation as one of the more serious options in the space.