Who makes Ketel One vodka?

Ketel One is produced at the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, Netherlands; global sales rights run through a Nolet–Diageo 50/50 venture, while the 2008 UK decision distinguishes Nolet’s retained legal brand and distillery ownership.

Owner
NNoletLegal brand owner; Diageo/Nolet rights venture separate
Company record
Made by
NNolet DistilleryVodka production; October 2024 account
Company record
Made in
Schiedam, NetherlandsNetherlandsVodka production; October 2024 account
Company record
Illustration of a generic beverage can, not a photo of Ketel One vodka.
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SuppliersMap research desk · Source records checked against 3 sources, at least 0 published by Nolet family / Diageo global-rights joint venture · How we check

Ketel One vodka supply chain

OwnerNNolet
BrandKKetel One vodka
Made byNNolet Distillery
Made inSchiedam, NetherlandsNetherlands
Key part supplier: Not named by Nolet family / Diageo global-rights joint venture Not disclosed

Same factory, different label

Ketel One’s joint-venture arrangement differs from a simple wholly owned brand. Diageo’s broader spirits portfolio does not mean all of those spirits are distilled by Nolet, while Amanti’s cocktail production is a downstream use of the vodka. [1] [2] [3]

What each source proves

2025 · coverage year

Ddiageo.com

Diageo annual report 2025

Ketel One joint venture and ownership.

Company record2024-10-01

Eecospirits.global

ecoSPIRITS Ketel One Netherlands production release

Nolet Distillery Schiedam produces Ketel One; ecoTOTE filling location.

Company record2008-02-29

Ggov.uk

UK OFT Diageo and Nolet joint venture decision

OFT decision identifies 50/50 global-rights venture; Nolet retains legal brand and Dutch distillery ownership.

Company record

Ketel One vodka milestones

  1. The OFT decision dates the agreement for the 50/50 rights company to February 5, 2008. [3]
  2. The production-partner release documented Schiedam manufacture and ecoTOTE filling. [2]
  3. Diageo reported a 50% controlling interest in Ketel One Worldwide. [1]

Questions people ask

Who makes ketel one vodka?

The October 2024 ecoSPIRITS/Diageo account explicitly identifies the Nolet Distillery as where Ketel One is produced. It separately describes ecoTOTE filling and Amanti Cocktails using that vodka in premixed drinks; neither partner becomes the vodka distiller. [2]

Who owns ketel one vodka?

The UK OFT’s 2008 decision says the new 50/50 company would hold IP licence and distribution rights while Nolet retained legal ownership of the brands and manufacturing facility. Diageo’s 2025 annual report still records its 50% controlling interest in Ketel One Worldwide; that is more precise than saying Diageo bought the entire distillery. [1] [3]

Where is ketel one vodka from?

Schiedam, Netherlands is confirmed for the Nolet Distillery and the ecoPLANT used for reusable-container filling in 2024. Diageo’s annual report also identifies the Nolet Group manufacturing base in the Netherlands. [1] [2]

Is ketel one vodka made in america?

Dutch manufacture is directly supported. Diageo’s international ownership and distribution do not establish US or Chinese distillation, and reusable-container filling should not be confused with the country of vodka production. [1] [2]

Sources

  1. [1] DDiageo annual report 20252025 · company · Source record checked 2026-11-04
  2. [2] EecoSPIRITS Ketel One Netherlands production release2024-10-01 · company · Source record checked 2026-11-04
  3. [3] GUK OFT Diageo and Nolet joint venture decision2008-02-29 · company · Source record checked 2026-11-04