The Vodka by Ransom

by | Oct 10, 2014

At the first sip of Ransom’s “The Vodka,” it’s unmistakable: this is not a clear spirit distilled to fade away behind mixers. Though many consider that the mark of a good vodka, The Vodka aims at showcasing the barley flavor it started off with.

So while most of the liquor is triple-filtered through limestone and charcoal over a period of two weeks, a small portion is set aside and reintroduced at the end of the filtration process, adding a rich grainy depth and a touch of sweetness back into the smooth majority. The end result is such a departure from the multinational vodkas we’ve come to expect that it’s worth sipping solo and reconsidering what a vodka can be.

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Brett Konen

Brett Konen is a barista, coffee specialist, journalist and overcaffeinated coffee enthusiast living in Seattle. A graduate of Whitman College with degrees in Sociology and Politics, she studies beverage culture and makes time for cooking, cribbage, travel and other adventures.

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