Olifant Vodka
Dutch grain vodka, five distillations, one stubborn elephant.
The story behind Olifant
Olifant was established by the Melchers family in 1841 in Schiedam, Netherlands, a city that has been distilling longer than most countries have been countries. The elephant on the label is not decoration: barrels bound for Dutch colonies in South and West Africa were stamped with it so buyers could identify the brand on sight. That logo outlasted the trade route.
Production today runs through the historic Wenneker Distillery. The spirit is 100% neutral grain, primarily wheat, distilled five times and left unaged. Five passes through the still is why the palate entry is soft and the finish carries only a mild grain spice. We have poured Olifant for Long Island customers for years, and it has never needed a story to sell itself.
Explore the Olifant range
Olifant keeps a short lineup: the core 80 proof vodka in two sizes, plus flavored expressions at 1L when the distributor cooperates.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olifant 80 Vodka 1L | Vodka | 80 | Five-distilled wheat grain, soft entry, clean finish |
| Olifant 80 Vodka 1.75L | Vodka | 80 | Same spirit, handle format for well and parties |
| Olifant Orange 1L | Flavored vodka | 80 | Citrus forward, built for mixing, restocks often |
| Olifant Raspberry 1L | Flavored vodka | 80 | Berry nose, dry body, good with soda |
| Olifant Vanilla 1L | Flavored vodka | 80 | Round vanilla, works in cream and cola drinks |
Which Olifant is right for you?
Pricing is where Olifant earns its keep. The 1L bottle runs $13.99, and the 1.75L handle is $21.99, which puts a five-times-distilled Dutch grain vodka in reach of anyone stocking a bar cart or a restaurant well. The flavored 1L expressions list at $12.99 and sell out fast, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 before you drive over. If you want to buy Olifant online, the core sizes are the reliable order.
Neutral, cheap per ounce, and clean enough for martinis and mules alike.
Five distillations keep it soft straight from the cold.
One handle covers a crowd without bruising the budget.