VLAM Strawberry Rose Vodka is a small batch, vacuum distilled clear spirit from Victoria’s most characterful boutique distillery — crisp, clean strawberry flavour that is present and genuine without being overpowering. From Michael van der Heyden, the son of Dutch immigrants who grew up on a strawberry farm in south-western Victoria, trained as an Air Force instrument technician, won multiple national home-brew awards, and eventually followed his nose all the way to launching VLAM — a distillery where every label tells a piece of the story.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Crystal clear with a delicate blush — the clean, precise appearance of a small batch vacuum distilled strawberry vodka crafted with the technical precision of a former Air Force instrument technician.
Aroma
Fresh and inviting — clear, crisp strawberry with the clean, honest character of a spirit made from real fruit by someone who grew up picking it. Present without being overpowering.
Palate
Clean, crisp, and genuinely strawberry — the vacuum distillation preserving the fresh fruit character without artifice or excess sweetness. Small batch quality in every sip.
Pairs With
A dash of soda and sliced strawberry on ice — simple, fresh, and perfect. Also excellent in a Strawberry Spritz, Cosmopolitan, or any cocktail that calls for a clean, fruit-forward vodka base.
Finish
Clean, fresh, and satisfying — crisp strawberry fading with the precision and clarity that vacuum distillation and Michael van der Heyden’s obsessive attention to craft deliver.
