The Story of Ketel One Vodka
May 2, 2024
Family Owned and established in 1691.
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Ketel One is produced by the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, Netherlands. The Nolet Distillery was founded in 1691 by the Nolet family, French Huguenot refugees, and has remained in the Nolet family ever since. Ketel One is so named for the original coal-fired copper still that was used to distill it, Distilleerketel #1.
It has become one of the most popular top-shelf vodka brands in the world but not so long ago it was almost a sign of sophistication to call it out when ordering a cocktail. We think you might really enjoy the video below which describes its long history and family tradition.