ORCUS

ORCUS Vodka is an ultra-premium French vodka distilled six times using 100% local non-GMO white wheat and pristine spring water from southwestern France, with a final slow copper potstill reduction. Clean, silky, and smooth with vanilla and almond notes. $1 from every bottle supports marine and whale conservation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the copper potstill reduction step add to ORCUS?

Most vodka is distilled in continuous column stills and then filtered — a highly efficient process that produces a clean, neutral spirit but removes much of the grain’s natural flavor character in the process. ORCUS uses six distillations including a final slow reduction in a copper potstill — a batch distillation method that allows the distiller to control exactly which fraction of the run ends up in the bottle. The copper contact during the final reduction helps remove sulfur compounds that can produce harsh or off-notes, and the slow reduction preserves subtle aromatic compounds (the vanilla and almond notes on the nose) that a high-speed column distillation would strip out. The result is a vodka that retains more of the wheat grain’s natural character than standard column-distilled products.

What marine conservation does ORCUS support?

ORCUS donates $1 from every bottle sold to marine and whale conservation organizations. The brand takes its name from Orcinus orca — the scientific name for the orca (killer whale) — and the conservation mission is integrated into the brand identity rather than a secondary cause. The specific partner organizations are disclosed on the ORCUS website. For consumers who want to combine a premium spirit purchase with a tangible conservation contribution, ORCUS provides a direct mechanism — each bottle purchase funds conservation work without requiring any additional action from the buyer.