Washington-based craft distillery Heritage Distilling is probably finest identified for his or her Brown Sugar Bourbon, which seems to have been bought off and grow to be one thing of movie star label after entertainer Jamie Foxx made an unspecified funding within the model in 2021. We reviewed that unique expression, together with 4 whiskeys and a gin, greater than 5 years in the past. The distillery has continued to truck alongside, producing a bevy of craft spirits together with one other flavored whiskey and at least 15 (!) completely different vodkas. We obtained samples of their customary Elk Rider Vodka, together with three distinctive, naturally flavored choices. Ideas comply with.
Heritage Distilling Elk Rider Vodka – Named for the nineteenth century pioneering household of the present Heritage Distilling homeowners who have been apparently well-known for domesticating and driving elk. Distilled from 100% corn. The aroma is mild and candy with a traditional, sterile edge showcasing notes of powdered sugar and refined antiseptic. The palate is well-rounded, if a bit skinny, with candy marshmallow and camphor notes that flip barely creamy right into a gently warming and mildly peppered end. 80 proof. B+ / $29
Heritage Distilling Lavender Flavored Vodka – The aroma is closely floral, as marketed. I get the lavender fairly clearly, dried and aromatic adopted by an ethereal sweetness that builds because it sits within the glass. The palate is extra generic with a syrupy sweetness that appears to overhaul the fragile floral parts that are tried but not likely achieved. The end finally ends up fairly bland and oddly grape-flavored. It’s going to add a stunning purple shade to your cocktail, however I’m undecided a lot else. 60 proof. B- / $25
Heritage Distilling Huckleberry Flavored Vodka – “Similar to consuming the berries straight off the bush,” in line with the web site. The aroma undoubtedly has legs, reaching my nostril a minimum of two toes from the freshly poured glass. Buttery notes of blueberry taffy and grape soda are initially aggressive however then surprisingly balanced as soon as issues relax. The palate is equally measured whereas nonetheless showcasing loads of tart grape and candied darkish berry notes. The end lingers with extra fruit and a considerably bitter, synthetic sweetness. Meant for a cocktail, and go straightforward on the extra syrups. 60 proof. B / $25
Heritage Distilling Espresso Flavored Vodka – The aroma right here is toasty, nearly whiskey-like, with extra darkish caramel and burnt sugar than espresso notes, though I do detect a little bit of delicate roast beneath all of it. The palate is sweeter than the nostril foreshadows with an nearly espresso syrup high quality and a corresponding treacly texture. Once more, I’m getting simply as a lot caramel and brown sugar as espresso, however I can see how this one would do the trick in any variety of dessert-inspired after dinner drinks. 60 proof. B+ / $25
Heritage Distilling Huckleberry Flavored Vodka
$25
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