
Paul Doroshenko was 13 the first time he helped distill a batch of vodka.
“I was fascinated with it in school, just the whole idea that you could ferment something and it would turn into alcohol,” he told the Richmond News.
Paul Doroshenko was 13 the first time he helped distill a batch of vodka.
“I was fascinated with it in school, just the whole idea that you could ferment something and it would turn into alcohol,” he told the Richmond News.
The XFour vodka range is distilled from rye and corn in Vernon; the lemonade base for their coolers is made from founder Marcus Von Albrecht’s great-grandfather’s recipe.
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• XFour Handcrafted Vodka
• XFour Bremner’s Blueberry Infused Vodka
• XFour Xoxolat Chocolate Martini
• Percy’s Old Fashioned Lemonade Infused Vodka
• Percy’s Old Fashioned Lemonade Vodka Cooler
• Percy’s Punch Vodka Cooler
FRAGRANCE: Lemony citrus.
FLAVOUR: Lemon, honey and clove.
FEEL: Clean and crisp.
FINISH: Lemon tartness that dissipates quickly.
BEST ENJOYED: In a long drink, Collins-style; just add soda!
THE BOTTOM LINE: A nice flavored vodka that’s easily mixable. —Robyn Gray, April 2016
FRAGRANCE: Cocoa bean and dark chocolate.
FLAVOUR: A boozy version of Hershey’s chocolate syrup.
FEEL: Very thick on the palate.
FINISH: Creamy, rich.
BEST ENJOYED: Poured over ice cream.
THE BOTTOM LINE: For those who like their spirits sweet and rich. —Wendy McGuinness, July 2016
FRAGRANCE: Subtle sour lemon and sour candies.
FLAVOUR: Starts quite tart, citric acid, lemonade with artificial flavours.
FEEL: Very bubbly, no vodka at all on the palate.
FINISH: Sweet, slightly cloying finish.
BEST ENJOYED: On ice on the golf course! Perhaps with a dash of Aperol.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Wouldn’t complain on a hot day at the lake. —Shaun Layton, February 2017
FRAGRANCE: Stewed blueberry with light spice.
FLAVOUR: Fresh and bright blueberry.
FEEL: Clean and thin.
FINISH: Lasting blueberry sweetness.
BEST ENJOYED: On the rocks.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Liberal use of B.C. blueberries gives a wonderful fresh flavour that lasts on the palate. —Robyn Gray, October 2017