Effen starts with 100% premium wheat from Northern France. Wheat contains the purest kind of starch - one that is extremely low in fatty acids. The result is a silky, smooth liquid. Made with all-natural ingredients, it's smooth enough to drink straight or the perfect base for mixing a cocktail.EFFEN Vodka is a super-premium vodka whose name means "smooth, even, and balanced" in Dutch. Inside EFFEN Vodka (and each flavor of EFFEN for that matter) you'll find a light, crisp vodka experience. This, our very first variety, was designed by bartenders to be a perfect base for mixing cocktails.