I'll take 2.5 ounces of the Head, shaken, up in a Martini glass with a little shavings of ice in there," Aykroyd told Vine Pair. "Add a twist, and prior to the pour, just a rinse of really fine white vermouth." Though traditional martinis are made with gin, vodka martinis have risen in popularity, and once you try it with Crystal Head, you just might become a convert. In 1992, Aykroyd turned his attention to business and founded the House of Blues concert hall and restaurant chain. In the mid-aughts, he became interested in spirits; Aykroyd first focused on getting Patron tequila imported to Canada, according to BBC, before starting his own liquor company. Vintage Skull Potion Bottles, Antique Skull, Spooky Clipart, Gothic Potion Bottle, Haunted Potion, Halloween, Magic Potions, Transparent PNG

I didn't want him to think that I was ripping him off," Aykroyd told Empire Australia. In an effort to avoid any awkwardness (or trademark infringement lawsuits), he called Spielberg to explain that it was mere coincidence that caused their similar ideas — great minds think alike, etc. According to Aykroyd, Spielberg wasn't concerned about how the actor-made-vodka-producer got his idea. John Alexander is an exceptionally talented artist and has been involved in our creative process from inception,” said Jonathan Hemi, Managing Partner of Crystal Head Vodka. “It is only fitting that he designs this special edition bottle as we continue to introduce products that push boundaries and create an excitement our consumers gravitate towards.” Multi-award winning, ultra-premium Crystal Head Vodka, known for its signature skull bottle, has tested the boundaries once again with the premiere of their first, limited-edition, John Alexander artist series bottle to commemorate a 10-year anniversary. Crystal Head Vodka is a globally recognized spirit and has won numerous awards for its high-quality vodka including: Alexander's paintings often include political satire — recognizable faces and historical scenes can be found in his work, always with a jarring twist that seeks to make a statement about the state of the United States today. "It's always a similar cast of characters," he told The New York Times. "Anybody I perceived as dishonest, hypocritical or just generally up to no good."Crystal Head Vodka is additive-free and crafted using the highest quality ‘peaches and cream’ sweet corn and blended with pristine water from St. John’s, Newfoundland. It is four times distilled before being filtered seven times – three of which are filtered through over 10,000 Herkimer diamonds. On the nose, Crystal Head has neutral grain aromas with delicate touch of citrus. The taste profile is silky smooth with a hint of sweetness and vanilla. The finish is sweet and creamy with a pleasant warming sensation. Herkimer diamonds are a kind of quartz crystal that have been around for some five hundred million years, according to Herkimer Diamond Mines. After World War II, vodka manufacturers began filtering vodka using charcoal instead of wood products, which was the preferred method up until then. From there, it was a short jump to diamonds, which are the compressed version of charcoal (via Daily Beast).

Crystal Head uses only the most pristine ingredients, from fresh Newfoundland water to the Herkimer diamonds used in the filtration process. All Crystal Head products are additive-free and certified kosher. John Alexander is the creator if the signature skull Crystal Head bottle, a design that is an exact rendering of a human skull. He is a renowned American artist, whose work can be found in museums across the US, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and other private collections worldwide. Known as a painter of environmentally conscious landscapes and satirical figurative work, this evocative bottle finish is derived from Alexander’s expressive 1988 oil painting ‘Dancing on the Water Lilies of Life,’ which is currently on display in the Dallas Museum of Art. The decoration process of these limited-edition bottles takes place in a small artisanal workshop in Milan, Italy. Each of the 25,000 bottles have been hand-decorated by one of three highly skilled craftsmen, and then numbered to further emphasize its scarcity.Artist John Alexander commented, “I am thrilled to unite this expressive painting with the unique design of the Crystal Head bottle to help create the first edition in the artist series. This bottle stays true tot eh signature style of Crystal Head and appeals to spirit drinkers and art lovers alike.”

Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Crystal Head’s iconic skull shaped bottle, designed by Aykroyd and artist John Alexander, is a collector’s dream, having won multiple industry awards for its unique (if a little spooky!) design. This weighty piece is crafted in the Bruni glass factory in Milan.Original Crystal Skull Head Vodka 1l 40% - Gift For Him - Handmade Unique - Silver Glitter Bottle - Cut Glass Stones - fancy birthday Designed by Ghostbusters/ The Blues Brothers star and comedy legend Dan Aykroyd, Crystal Head Skull Vodka is an eye-catching premium vodka for the creative spirit. Crystal Skull is now available in a large 1.75l bottle which makes for an unforgettable gift.