Griffin Vault Vodka

Griffin Vault is one of the smaller, more niche names in the vodka world – a simple, straightforward vodka without a big marketing budget behind it. There's no flashy backstory or famous founder to tell; instead, the focus is on a clean, grainy taste at a sensible price. That makes Griffin Vault an honest choice for anyone looking for a vodka without unnecessary fuss.

Griffin Vault Vodka England 70 cl 40,6%

Item no.: 22227865423150347-

A griffin is assembled from the two animals the medieval world feared most: the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. It was placed on coats of arms and above vaults to guard whatever lay behind. Hence the name on this bottle.
Expert description
Griffin Vault Vodka is an English Vodka from Red Griffin, filtered through English oak charcoal and bottled at 40.6%.
The filtration is what the bottle rests on. Activated charcoal is used in vodka production everywhere, but the type of wood matters to the result, and here English oak has been used. Oak charcoal is denser and harder than birch, for example, and it polishes the distillate more thoroughly.
The result is a very clean vodka with a distinctly soft mouthfeel, where the edges are gone without anything having been added. The 40.6% sits a shade above the norm, and those extra tenths register as a little more body when it is drunk neat.
The style is the classic neutral one: no botanicals, no sweetening, no fruit aroma. That makes it a working bottle behind the bar, where the other ingredients need room and where you do not want the vodka setting the agenda.
Tasting notes
Nose
Clean and discreet. A lightly honeyed grain note with a suggestion of dried lemon peel.
Palate
Soft and rounded. The sweetness sits in the middle, and an earthy touch of cassia and white pepper comes through towards the end.
Finish
Short and tidy. The warmth lifts quickly and leaves a dry, almost chalky trace behind.
Specifications
Name: Griffin Vault Vodka
Producer: Red Griffin
Region/Country: England
Type: English Vodka
ABV: 40.6%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Filtered through English oak charcoal
EAN no.: 5021692118120
Serving suggestion: Ice cold from the freezer in a small glass, or as the base of a Moscow Mule or Vodka Tonic.
Flavour profile
Clean · Soft · Lightly honeyed · Neutral
Did you know?
The word vault in the name means both an arched ceiling and a strongroom, and both senses suit the griffin. Medieval imagery used the creature as a guardian of treasure and tombs, precisely because it combined the strongest of all land animals with the sharpest of all birds.
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1pcs.
26,75EUR

About Griffin Vault

There is not much widely available documentation on the exact history behind Griffin Vault, but the vodka follows the classic, straightforward approach that characterises many smaller European vodka brands. The focus from the start has been on delivering solid quality at a sensible price, rather than building a big story around the name. For beginners, it's exactly this simplicity that makes Griffin Vault a safe first choice: a vodka without surprises that works just as well in a simple mixed drink as on ice. In a market dominated by a handful of major, well-known names, Griffin Vault represents the broader category of smaller producers who rarely get attention but still find their loyal customers.

History & Background

Griffin Vault is a British vodka that sticks to a simple, clean style rather than trying to stand out with gimmicks or extravagant design. Like many smaller European vodka brands, it emerged alongside the sharp growth in vodka consumption over recent decades, as demand for affordable, well-made alternatives to the big, familiar names created room for a wide range of smaller producers. Griffin Vault positions itself in exactly that space: neither the cheapest nor the most exclusive choice, but a reliable, no-frills vodka for everyday use.

Production & Style

The vodka is distilled from grain by a classic method and filtered for a clean, neutral character.

Signature Style

Clean, Grainy, Straightforward
Expect a clean, straightforward profile with a touch of grain and a short, dry finish.

Facts

Producer	Griffin Vault
Pronounced	GRIF-in VAWLT
Country	British

Did You Know?

Griffin Vault is one of the many smaller vodka brands on the market that rarely feature in big international rankings, but which still has a loyal following among vodka drinkers who prefer the simple over the showy.

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Griffin Vault Vodka

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