In 2012, the dream of brothers Marcos and Maurício Kalvelage of opening their own distillery began to take shape. Seeking to produce high quality spirits, the Kalvelage brothers gathered all the necessary knowledge to produce the first bottles of artisanal vodka, whose quality was immediately recognized by friends and family. With their support, the brothers officially opened their distillery, located in the European Valley, in Santa Catarina.
Pioneers in the production of premium spirits in Brazil, Kalvelage dared to subject its products to the highest international standards; In 2014, the distillery received the silver medal at the San Francisco World & Spirit Competition for its Kalvelage Vodka, a vodka created to serve the super premium category and the first product created by Marcos and Maurício.
From then on, the company began to follow the path of success, and currently Kalvelage Vodka has won seven international awards, including a gold medal at the 2015 San Francisco World & Spirit Competition, as well as Kalvelage Vibe Vodka, winner in 2021 and also holder of eight medals.
In total, there are more than 20 medals in international awards for Kalvelage Vodka, Kalvelage Vibe Vodka, London Dry Gin and Kalvelage Oak Vodka.
Innovative by nature, Kalvelage Distillery is a pioneer in Brazil with Bag-in Box packaging, making it possible to store the same premium Kalvelage vodkas as in bottles, in practical 5-liter packaging, bringing a new concept and agility to preparing drinks – perfect for meet the demands of establishments such as bars and restaurants.
Discover Kalvelage distillates:
- Kalvelage Vodka is a super premium distillate, made with 100% national cereals combined with the purity of the crystal clear waters of the Santa Catarina European Valley. Authentic vodka made by those who drink, for those who drink. Authentic vodka made by those who drink, for those who drink.
- With the same passion that gave rise to the Kalvelage line, Kalvelage Oak Vodka, was created, a premium vodka that integrates the brand’s production quality with the flavors extracted from American oak, creating a unique identity. This is the first vodka in Brazil to be produced with American oak extract, marking yet another pioneering effort by Kalvelage.
- Kalvelage Vibe Vodka stands out for its smoothness and balance, as well as being the ideal premium product for drink lovers. It is a very versatile drink, and can be used from high-end cocktails to the best experience for your bartending moment.
- Kalvelage London Dry Gin is a special distillate, one of the pioneers in the premium gin sector in Brazil. In addition to 100% national cereals, the gin combines eight aromatic herbs, with the richness of Brazilian flavors. The recipe is made up of orange peel, coriander, juniper, roses, melissa, cardamom, citron and angelica, and has 43% alcohol content. This authentic London Dry Gin highlights the flavor of juniper, along with herbaceous and citrus notes, especially cardamom.
The distillates produced by Kalvelage are 100% gluten-free, without added sugar or artificial colors or flavorings, following demanding quality standards. All ingredients used in Kalvelage are carefully selected, which gives our distillates unique aromas and flavors. All drinks go through a filtration and microfiltration process for better polishing and standardization. The distillery also has custom distillers to achieve the highest quality standards.
The Kalvelage family’s passion for the world of spirits is synonymous with commitment and the certainty of product quality, transforming a surname into a brand with ethical values, honoring the slogan “made by those who drink for those who drink”.
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