Vodka
Vodka goes in and out of fashion, but not its popularity with drinkers. It remains the biggest-selling spirit in the U.S, and even the Scots drink more vodka than whisky. In the U.S., according to the Code of Federal Regulations, vodka is defined as “neutral spirits so distilled, or so treated after distillation with charcoal or other materials, as to be without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color.” Nevertheless, there are subtle differences between vodka made from potatoes and from grain, for example, two of the most common base products for distilling into vodka. (In recent years, a wide variety of other bases have been used to make vodka.) Infused vodka has usually been infused with natural products (e.g. real lemons), while flavored vodka can mean it contains either natural or artificial flavorings. Rules regarding the acceptable strength of vodka differ slightly around the world. Within the European Union, vodkas can be bottled at as low as 75 proof, while in most countries outside the European Union, and in the U.S., vodka must be at least 80 proof.
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Minden Mill Distilling in Minden, Nevada doesn’t just make whiskey. Like many other craft distillers it also produces vodka, this one made from 100% local estate rye grown right in the high desert of Nevada. Let’s give it a try. High Ground Estate Vodka Review It’s a quality vodka, heavy with character but not overwhelming…
Fancy vodka rarely comes with a pedigree that justifies the sky-high prices that these products typically command, but The Reid is on a whole other level. The vodka is a product from New Zealand’s Cardrona Distillery, which makes the eponymous single malt whiskies, and it’s also made from single malt — only it’s distilled to…
Back in February we reviewed Mutiny Island’s flagship vodka, which is made from Breadfruit in St. Croix. We were impressed by the flavor profile of Mutiny Island’s vodka and pleasantly surprised that breadfruit not only didn’t create an unpleasant experience, but added a unique texture and a welcoming flavor. Recently, the folks at Mutiny Island…
We’ve covered various spirits from Jackson, Mississippi-based Cathead on multiple occasions — including everything from whiskey to gin — but this is only the second vodka from the operation that we’ve tasted, following its Pecan Flavored Vodka. Hoodoo isn’t formally a liqueur but an espresso flavored vodka, made with coffee from Northshore Specialty Coffee, which…
Let’s just admit it: The name is funny. And fun. And lends itself to off-color jokes that only get crasser as you work your way through a second glass. But there is an entirely appropriate explanation for the company’s name: the Muff Liquor Company was founded in the village of Muff in County Donegal, Ireland.…
It’s a first-of-its-kind: meteorite-infused ultra-premium vodka. Hailing from Burgundy, France, Pegasus Distillerie was founded in 2021 by Maxime Girardin, a third-generation winemaker who wished to step beyond the grape and produce spirits in this renowned terroir. See my review of Orion Gin from Pegasus Distillerie for more on the brand’s background and distilling practices. The…
Happy Women’s History Month! Putting together an extensive list of women-owned whiskey brands would have been challenging only 10 years ago. But things have changed, to the point where I could now write for hours about the women leading American whiskey alone, much less other spirits categories. That said, women still make up a small…
Mutiny Island Vodka debuted in 2017 on St. Croix. After living in the Caribbean for some time, founder Chef Todd Manley discovered the islands were not producing enough of their own food and were relying heavily on imports. After hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, Manley found himself on a mission to create a sustainable…
Ho ho ho! Forget milk and cookies, what Santa needs this year is a shot of good, hard alcohol to help get him through whatever 2025 has in store for us. Shopping is tough, so if you’re considering a special bottle for a special someone in your life, look no further. We have you covered…
Weber Ranch, based in Muenster, Texas, is made from 100% blue agave — but it’s not tequila. It’s vodka. Weber Ranch isn’t the first vodka to be made from agave — check out Crystal Head’s Onyx version — but it still comes across as distinctly unique. It’s actually distilled in Jalisco, Mexico, just like tequila,…