DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL AWARD

High Ground Estate Vodka
(Minden Mill Distillery, NV)
Distilled from 100% local estate grown rye.

Nose: Chocolate covered almonds, light cocoa, rye, grain, distinct lemon, citrus, pepper, mossy, wet stone, mineral, crisp, sea breeze.
Palate: Vanilla, cream, white sugar, corn, grain, almond oil, anise, lemon, white pepper, black pepper, peppery, spicy, minerals, complex, clean, assertive, soft, silky, creamy.
Finish: Lemon, white pepper, white peppercorn, slightly spicy, mineral, pleasant sweetness, balanced, assertive, intense, zesty, smooth, creamy, rich, delicate, elegant.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Crazy Vodka
(R6 Distillery, CA)
Distilled from grain.

Nose: Vanilla, whipped cream, cocoa powder, Confectioners’ sugar, dried pineapple, anise, mint, grass, green leaves, grain, peppery, minerals.
Palate: Vanilla, cream, cocoa, cane sugar, powdered sugar, white sugar, pastry, oats, fresh lime, almond oil, white pepper, black pepper, faint barnyard, minerals, creamy, soft, silky.
Finish: Lingering vanilla, mint, grassy, spice, white pepper, peppery, hint of wet stone, minerals, clean, rich, creamy, smooth, silky, delicate, very approachable.

Gold Medal

DoG Distilling Co. Signature Blue Vodka
(DOG Distilling Co., OH)
Distilled from Ohio Blue Clarage heirloom corn.

Nose: Butterscotch, buttery, vanilla, cotton candy, mulberry, cashew, vague grain, anise, white peppercorn, dusty, subtle smoke, clean.
Palate: Butterscotch, cream, cocoa, vanilla, honey dew melon, pastry dough, grain, rye, almond, mint, spearmint, pine, juniperesque, spice, light pepper, pinch of salt, minerality, crisp, juicy, mouth-watering, silky.
Finish: Light mocha, floral, briny, balanced, layered, smooth, clean, fresh, tangy, intense, rich, creamy, silky, approachable.

Gold Medal

Yacht Life Vodka
(Sun Coast Loaded Cannon Distilled Spirits, FL)
Distilled from American wheat.

Nose: Vanilla, mocha, pastry dough, dough, bread, lightly toasted bread, almond oil, melon, steamed green beans, light herbs, mint, grassy, algae, cigar box, hollow bark, forest tree, dusty, mineral, stony, wet stone.
Palate: Vanilla, pastry dough, baked bread, grain, lemongrass, grassy, nutty, white peppercorns, light pepper, dusty, pumice rock, mineral, wet stone, herbal, rich, silky, creamy, distinctive.
Finish: Cocoa, baked bread, grassy, peppercorn, peppery, spicy, minerals, powdery, complex, clean, crisp, zesty, assertive, interesting martini.

Gold Medal

Tetya Kapa Vodka
(Napa Valley Distillery, CA)
Distilled from Sauvignon Blanc grapes & grain.

Nose: Cocoa, dough, melon, citrus, herbs, chamomile tea, hint of grain, spicy pollen, dusty, earthy, wet stone, clean.
Palate: Cocoa, sweet cocoa, vanilla, cream, lemon zest, grain, deep cooked grain, potato, grassy, mossy, pepper, black pepper, coffee, mineral, wet stone, clean, assertive, creamy, approachable.
Finish: Mocha, grain, herbaceous notes, minty, spice, pepper, complex, balanced, vibrant, soft, smooth, creamy, rich, mild, easy drinking.

Gold Medal

Twisted Cow Series 19 Rye Vodka
(Tipping Cow Distillery, NY)
Distilled from 100% local estate grown rye.

Nose: Vanilla, salt water taffy, cream, dough, pastry dough, sour dough, white cherry, melon, anise, grassy, potato, pine tree, dried wood, dust, mineral, flint.
Palate: Vanilla, cocoa, doughnuts, pastry dough, bread dough, corn, vegetal, mint, winter mint, mineral, wet wood, complex, smooth, creamy, mellow.
Finish: Cream, potato skin, earthy, interesting oak note, balanced, creamy, smooth, delicate, refreshing, just right.

Gold Medal

Origen Vodka
(Origen Holistic Spirits, MD)
Natural flavors & botanical extracts.  74° prf

Nose: Caramel, butterscotch, brown sugar, dates, floral, licorice, anise, herbs, black tea, grain, peanut, cashew, nutty, baking spices, black pepper, sweet smoke.
Palate: Caramel, crème caramel, butterscotch, toffee, chocolate, burnt sugar, cola, fresh dates, baked cookie, chestnuts, coffee bean, floral, orange, herbal, anise, pepper, black pepper, spicy, oak, creamy, silky.
Finish: Rich caramel, honey, anise, herbals, coffee, pepper, earthy, minerals, balanced, smooth, intense, bold, assertive, wow, nice, super interesting, drink neat.

Gold Medal

Silver King Vodka
(Red River Brewery & Distillery, NM)
Distilled from grain.

Nose: Cocoa, heavy cream, powdered sugar, fruit punch, herbal, grain, grassy note, tallow soap.
Palate: Cream, creamy frosting, grain, rye bread, potato skin, coffee, mint, grassy, white pepper, peppery, dusty, mineral, clean, bright, zesty, smooth, approachable.
Finish: Vanilla, whipped cream, heavy pepper, earthy, layered, complex, icy smooth, vibrant, zesty, delicate, creamy, lush.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL AWARDS

Liberty & Plenty Slate Belt Vodka
(Liberty & Plenty Distillery, NC)
Distilled from 50% corn & 50% whey. Slate & charcoal filtered.

Nose: Vanilla, cocoa, raw corn, grain, dried herbs, grass, mossy, potato, Castille soap, light rain, granite, woody.
Palate: Vanilla, cream, mocha, powdered sugar, corn syrup, melon, mild citrus, slight herbs, anise, potato, grain, earthy, minerals, wet stone, clean, crisp, extremely smooth, velvety.
Finish: Cappuccino, grain, wheat, pepper, spice, layered, rich, smooth, soft, crisp, clean, delicate, nice, drink on rocks.

Silver Medal

Twisted Cow Series 19 Wheat Vodka
(Tipping Cow Distillery, NY)
Distilled from wheat.

Nose: Cocoa, figs, dried fruit, almond paste, almond, dough, pastry dough, wheat, grain, oats, potato skin, nutmeg, wet grain, earthy, dusty, hardwood sawdust, mineral spirits, wet stones, stone, snow.
Palate: Vanilla, cocoa, creamy cocoa, powdered sugar, cookie dough, wheat, oats, cashew, almond, almond oil, minty, wintergreen, pepper, dusty, wet rocks, rich, creamy, very approachable, unique craft taste.
Finish: Vanilla, marzipan, powdered sugar, nutty, complex, assertive, bright, zesty, vibrant, smooth, soft, silky, delicate, easy drinking.

Silver Medal

Twisted Cow Dune Drifter Vodka
(Tipping Cow Distillery, NY)
Distilled from agave.

Nose: Vanilla, cream, strawberry, subtle cherry, lemon, citrus, anise, Graham crackers, nuts, mineral.
Palate: Vanilla, milk chocolate, caramelized sugar, melon, green melon, anise, herbaceous, wheat flour, grain, almond, cashew, potato skin, coffee, pepper, white pepper, mineral, creamy, silky.
Finish: Lemon custard, baked bread, grain, nutty, pepper, crisp, zesty, lively, gentle, soft, smooth, rich, creamy.

Silver Medal