Ricky Gervais says his vodka is neurotoxin linked to intellectual impairment

Comedian Ricky Gervais has shared another comedic skit to promote his spirit Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka via Instagram and X, pointing out that it is a neuro-toxin that can lead to intellectual impairment. In the video, Gervais says his “premium, quality spirit made from British apples” would have been loved by Einstein – the original apple influencer.

The co-ownerof Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka, suggests a sip of his silky-smooth vodka would have been the key to his breakthrough theory of relativity. But Gervais goes on to issue a serious warning that actually “alcohol isn’t good for clear thinking at all”, delving into detail about “neurotoxins” affecting “communications in the brain” and “intellectual impairment”.

The video ends with Ricky pointing to his vodka, and it cuts to black.

Breaking from the slick and aspirational advertising favoured in the spirits industry, Gervais continues to forge a new voice for Ellers Farm Distillery, which he became Co-Owner of in November 2023.