From Ingredient to Bottle: The Journey of Our Florena Vodka

Great vodka doesn’t happen by accident. At Florena, every step of production is intentional – from the way we distill our spirit to how we bottle it. The result is an organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, corn-based vodka that is remarkably clean, smooth, and consistently award-winning.

Here’s a closer look at how Florena Curve comes to life.

Precision Distillation: Where Quality Begins

The journey starts with distillation – the most critical stage in creating a truly refined vodka. We use stainless steel still fitted with four copper bubble plates, allowing us precise control over purity and flavor.

Perfecting the temperature and timing inside still took years of experimentation. The goal is to carefully separate the three stages of distillation:

●     Heads – The first compounds released, containing acetone, formaldehyde, and other undesirable elements.

●     Hearts – The purest portion of the run, rich in clean ethanol.

●     Tails – Heavier alcohols and oils that can dull smoothness.

Only the hearts make it into Florena Curve. Heads are discarded entirely, and tails are excluded with meticulous sensory evaluation. While heads are easy to detect by smell, identifying the transition from hearts to tails requires experience – and tasting. This attention to detail ensures exceptional purity before the spirit moves forward.

Watering Down with Water That’s Truly Pure

Vodka is more than alcohol – it’s mostly water. After distillation, our grain neutral spirit (GNS) exceeds 95% ABV, meeting TTB requirements for vodka production. To reach the final 40% ABV, we dilute the spirit using water that meets an uncompromising standard.

Our water undergoes reverse osmosis (RO) filtration and UV sterilization, removing dissolved solids, chemicals, bacteria, and microbes. For perspective:

●     Typical tap water: 100+ particles per million

●     Bottled water: ~30 particles per million

●     Florena Curve water: 1–2 particles per million

Each batch is tested to ensure consistency and purity – because when water makes up 60% of the final product, it has to be flawless.

Carbon Filtration for Exceptional Smoothness

Before bottling, every batch of Florena Curve is filtered. We experimented with various filtration media, including sand and volcanic rock, but consistently found coconut shell granular activated carbon to deliver the best balance of purity and mouthfeel.

Filtration effectiveness depends on three key factors:

●     Temperature of the vodka

●     Flow rate through the filter

●     Volume of carbon relative to the vodka

While our exact parameters remain proprietary, one principle holds true: slower, colder filtration with ample carbon yields smoother vodka. As an extra safeguard, we use a fiber filter after carbon filtration to remove any microscopic particles.

Mixing: Ensuring Perfect Balance in Every Bottle

Before bottling, the vodka is thoroughly mixed. Ethanol is lighter than water and naturally rises, which can cause uneven alcohol distribution. In smaller tanks, the difference can be dramatic – up to 42% ABV at the top and 38% at the bottom.

Careful mixing guarantees that every bottle of Florena Curve delivers the same precise balance, from the first pour to the last.

Bottling: Small-Batch Attention, End-to-End Control

The final stage is bottling. Our process consists of five hands-on stations, typically staffed by one person each, allowing us to produce roughly one pallet of Florena Curve in about four hours.

The stations include:

1. Bottle washing – Each case of 12 bottles is thoroughly rinsed inside.

2. Filling – Up to four bottles are filled simultaneously to exactly 750ml.

3. Corking – Standard T-corks are applied securely.

4. Capsuling – Aluminum capsules are spun on for a polished finish.

5. Packing – Since our bottles feature pre-printed silk-screen labels, bottles are boxed, sealed, and palletized.

Once bottled, Florena Curve is ready for distribution. If stored, cases are kept upright in a cool environment to prevent thermal expansion from pushing the corks.

The Result: A Vodka Recognized by the World

This meticulous process results in Florena Curve – a vodka celebrated for its clarity, smoothness, and balance. Its quality has been recognized with medals at every competition it has entered, including:

●     Silver Medal – USA Spirits Ratings

●     Gold Medal – Los Angeles International Spirits Competition

●     Gold Medal – New York International Spirits Competition

Florena Curve isn’t just made – it’s crafted, refined, and proven.