SMOOTH BEGINNINGSBC glacier water and a kiss of vanilla just a whisper of secrets to be toldAbout the emerging Xfour Vodka

There’s no dismissing the fragrant, smooth flavour of Xfour vodka.

Distilled four rounds on a foundation of corn and rye in collaboration with award-wnning master distiller Frank Deiter, this little BC diamond will soon be shaken, and stirred, along with the world’s finest.The vodka is the latest release from VonAlbrecht and Associates, now an established spirits provider with a growing portfolio of wines (Veglio) and scotches, including Finlaggan Old Reserve that boasts fresh hints of

ozone. Now, Xfour joins the family.It was a pleasure to balance a hot summer evening in downtown Vancouver with a rich dark chocolate martini prepared by Leo Savino of VonAlbrecht & Associates. We nibbled on venison orange and fennel sausages served on a buttery croissant, a spoonful of West Coast scallops and a delicious Xfour vodka infused gazpacho topped with a prawn. Best yet, the vodka is additive-free.For the full portfolio and more about Xfour, visit www.vonalbrecht.com

\Words • Elaine Morrison • photos Grant McAvoy of Imagewerx Photography

Bartender Leo Savino shows off Xfour; at right, Chef Marcus Von Albrecht

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Xfour Vodka launch Party

Handcrafted Premium vodka

July 28, 2010 • Vancouver, BC

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Vancouver skyline,

A spoonful of Scallop

Dark chocolate martini

designed by Leo Savino

created from Xoxolat

Chocolate, Burrard Street

Chefs Jerry Basas (front) and

Darrin Duncan

music man DJ Ryan Ross (Lyster)

Gazpacho BY Chef Gabriel Pér-

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