FAQs

We often get asked questions about Black Cow vodka. You can find answers to the most common ones below.

If your question isn't answered here, please get in touch at info@blackcow.co.uk — we'll do our best to help.

What's the nutritional information for Black Cow Vodka?

Alcohol units per 100ml	4 units
Energy per 100ml	211 kcal / 874 kJ
Total carbohydrate per 100ml	< 2g
Available carbohydrate per 100ml	< 1g
Total sugars per 100ml	< 0.1g

Are there any carbs in Black Cow vodka?

Very few — less than 2g per 100ml. See the full nutritional breakdown above.

Is Black Cow suitable for people with lactose intolerance?

For the vast majority of people with lactose intolerance, yes. Our fermentation and distillation process removes virtually all trace of lactose — laboratory analysis shows less than 6 parts per million, a level considered safe for lactose-intolerant individuals.

In fifteen years of production, we have never had a reported case of a reaction.

A note on severe milk allergies: If you experience severe reactions or anaphylaxis triggered by milk proteins rather than lactose, we recommend consulting your doctor before drinking Black Cow, as individual sensitivity can vary.

Is Black Cow gluten free?

Yes. Black Cow is made entirely from milk, with no grain or gluten involved at any stage of production.

Are there any residual milk proteins in the vodka?

The proteins are all but removed during fermentation and distillation, leaving only a trace:

Casein	< 3 parts per million
β-Lactoglobulin	< 0.5 parts per million

Does the vodka have a best before date?

Spirits are not legally required to carry a best before date. That said, if you can resist opening it, Black Cow will keep perfectly well for at least five years.