Double Cross Vodka

Double Cross Vodka is produced in Stará Ľubovňa in northeastern Slovakia using estate-grown winter wheat and natural spring water from the Tatra Mountains. The vodka is distilled seven times and filtered seven times, including a diamond-dust filtration stage designed to achieve high purity and a clean finish. == Accolades ==

Both the vodka and the bottle design have earned a variety of awards and attention in the consumer and business press. In 2008, Double Cross won a gold medal for taste and a gold medal for package design at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Wine Enthusiast gave Double Cross a rare 95-point "Highly Recommended" review and also included Double Cross in it selection of "Top 50 Spirits from 2009 F. Paul Pacult, in his industry publication Spirit Journal, gave Double Cross a 4-star/”Highly Recommended” review. while Anthony Dias Blue gave Double Cross an “Outstanding” review in the Tasting Panel Magazine. Playboy magazine said "rare that we single out a vodka for praise, but we'll make an exception for Double Cross." == History ==

The company was founded by Malcolm Lloyd and John Gellner who began working with Jan Krak, a master distiller in Slovakia near the Polish border. == Brand revival (2024–present) ==

In 2024, Double Cross Vodka announced a change in ownership and leadership as part of a broader strategic revival. The brand was acquired by DCV Investors, LLC, and Harry McKaig was appointed Chief Executive Officer. The company introduced a renewed market strategy focusing on key U.S. states including New York, New Jersey, and Florida, along with expanded digital and e-commerce initiatives designed to increase consumer access. The revival emphasized maintaining the brand’s Slovak production heritage, including its use of local winter wheat, Tatra Mountain spring water, and its seven-times distillation and seven-times filtration process. == News ==

Dr. Malcolm Lloyd, the 42-year-old CEO of Old Nassau Imports and Double Cross Vodka, died in a car crash in Miami Beach on Thursday, April 24, 2014. == References ==