Skip to main content

Wu-Tang Clan’s New Vodkas Might Be Something Ta F’Wit

wu-tang clan liqueur original lifestyle
Wu-Tang Clan Liqueur/Facebook

“Aiyo, how much more for a fifth of vodka?”

Wu-Tang Clan famously asked that very question on their 2007 album 8 Diagrams and decided to answer it themselves.

The answer? $14.99.

At least, that’s what Wu-Tang is charging for each bottle in the four-flavor collection of Wu-Tang Clan Premium Liqueur vodkas. The initial lineup includes Original (as in vodka-flavored)  and the somewhat more outlandish flavors, Butterscotch, Strawberry Lime, and our favorite, C.R.E.A.M.

That’s right, the killa-beez Staten Island hip-hop group figured if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em, and entered the celebrity spirits game like DJ Khaled and Ciroc, Drake and Virginia Black Whiskey, Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin, and George Clooney’s Casamigos Tequila. But none of those other suckers have their name on the bottle. Hat’s off, Wu-Tang.

At 20 percent ABV, Wu-Tang Clan vodka was made to be enjoyed straight, on ice, or as a mixer in cocktails. However, the strangest part is that if you want to pay dolla, dolla bills y’all and taste any of the four vodkas, you have to be in Australia.

Wu-Tang Clan Liqueur/Facebook

Although Wu-Tang is a part of the branding, the line of spirits is actually the brainchild of the Melbourne-based company Divas Beverages. General manager Daniel Kwort saw a gap in the Australian spirits market (the gap that was ripe for the inclusion of an music-backed spirit). Kwort reached out to Wu-Tang Clan (a move that deserves props on its own) and they went for it. The flavors were then developed at Divas Beverages, which currently houses liqueur brands Divas VKAT and Divas Glades.

While members of the hip-hop group weren’t at the distillery infusing vodka, they were still involved in the creative development of the vodkas, including the design of the bottle logo — recognizable to any Wu-Tang fan as the group’s bat-signal.

The Divas’ focus seems honed in on bold, unique flavors, as Divas Glades developed bottles like Melon, Blue Citrus, Butter Scotch, Coconut, and Black Anise (coming soon). So, it’s no wonder they had the genius to make C.R.E.A.M. (inspired by possibly the best, if not most iconic, Wu-Tang Clan track ever set). But as much as we love the music, we’re questioning the quality and flavor of the taste. ..

C.R.E.A.M. is described as “the perfect blend of fresh cream with nutty tones and nougat.” We’re not 100 percent sold on the dessert-flavored vodka trend, but Wu-Tang Clan Premium Liqueur does provide a suggested recipe to mix with C.R.E.A.M. If you try it, we gotta know — hell yeah or hell nah?

The Dream

wu-tang clan liqueur the dream cocktail
Image used with permission by copyright holder
  • 60 ml Wu-Tang Clan C.R.E.A.M Premium Liqueur
  • 30 ml Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
  • 15 ml Banana Liqueur
  • 15 ml Cream

Method: Blend with 1 cup of ice until smooth and pour into a highball glass. Garnish with a glazed cherry or slice of banana.

Topics
Jahla Seppanen
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Born and raised off-the-grid in New Mexico, Jahla Seppanen is currently a sports, fitness, spirits, and culture writer in…
This empanadas recipe is actually the perfect ‘second meal’ for leftover pot roast
Make a big pot roast, then make these awesome empanadas
Empanadas

We love a good pot roast. The thing about a pot roast, though, is that there always seem to be a ton of leftovers. No matter the amount you made or how many guests you had around the table, there's extra. Perhaps that's one of the comforting things about pot roast - there's always more to share. But if we're honest, on the second or third day of leftovers, most of us are ready for something different. That's where this handy recipe comes in, and it's for another delicious food: empanadas.

All you need to transform your pot roast leftovers into something new and enticing is a little pie dough. By filling that pie dough with your leftovers, you're creating flakey, steamy, golden-brown little meat pies that will make just about everyone happy. Not only are they delicious, but they're perfect for any occasion. Serve them with rice and a salad for a beautifully savory dinner. Pile them on a platter with a creamy dipping sauce for the next football game, or bring them on a fall picnic with a bottle of your favorite Burgundy. Whatever the occasion, though, be sure to make enough because these are oddly addicting.

Read more
The golden wonder of flax: How to eat flaxseed for health and vitality
Not sure how to work with raw flaxseed? Here's how to eat the healthy ingredient
F

Flaxseed is the true golden fleece of legend. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are hard to find in plant-based foods, giving it the much-acclaimed "superfood" status.

Humans have cultivated flax since the beginning of recorded history. The ancient Romans knew the plant as Linum usitatissimum which translates neatly as "very useful." This crop also played a major role in the birth of America, where it quickly took root as a fiber to use for producing clothing.

Read more
There are 5 ways to make the best scrambled eggs: Learn how to master them all
This breakfast staple can be scrambled many different ways — which is your favorite?
Scrambled eggs

Arguably the most popular breakfast item in this country, the scrambled egg is a thing of pure beauty. Coaxing us awake each morning with its pillowy, warm texture, and mild, nutritious savoriness, it's ready to take on any topping from hot sauce to caviar, eager to nourish and satisfy. This low-calorie, quick-cooking, healthful little package is the perfect way to start the day. And for this, sweet scrambled egg, we are thankful.

We all know that there are about a million different breakfast egg preparations. From poached to fried to soft-boiled, everyone has a favorite. But there's just something everyone adores about the scramble. Perhaps it's the no-frills presentation or the way they so perfectly pile on a piece of toast. Whatever the reasons, there are plenty of answers to the question about how to make scrambled eggs. And if you don't know the basic methods of scrambling an egg, you're doing this beautiful breakfast staple, and yourself, a disservice.

Read more