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The brand Double Cross Vodka was created in 2007–2008 as an ambitious project by American investor and physician Malcolm M. Lloyd along with partner John Gellner, who were searching for a unique luxury product from Eastern Europe for the American market. After extensive travels and selecting a suitable partner, they chose the distillery Gas Familia in Stará Ľubovňa (Slovakia) – a place with ideal conditions and access to high-quality Tatra water. Thus, a vodka was born that has since been defined as ultra-premium craft vodka.

The name Double Cross draws inspiration from the Slovak coat of arms – the double cross – which reinforces the connection to the tradition and history of the country. The brand identity is complemented by a striking minimalist bottle design: flat, square, made of French crystal, adorned with laser-etched poetry and logo. The brand's motto is “betray the usual,” highlighting its uniqueness and exclusivity.

Double Cross vodka debuted in the United States in 2008 and quickly gained international recognition. As the first vodka in history, it won double gold at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition – for both taste and design. Soon after, it received further significant accolades – Wine Enthusiast awarded it 95 points and included it in the “Top 50 Spirits” list, while F. Paul Pacult and Anthony Dias Blue recommended it as exceptional. Political figures such as Eduard Heger and Juraj Droba also played a key role in the brand's development. As a result, Double Cross established itself in luxury bars in Manhattan, Vegas, Miami, and Beverly Hills, and today it is one of the best-selling vodkas in the USA.