Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Schramm Vodka does not disappoint

The Pemberton Distillery website boasts of Schramm Vodka’s silky smooth taste, which is derived from the meticulous hand-crafted distilling process and locally grown organic potatoes used in its making. Fortunately, every claim made by the creator of this Vodka is true. Not only is the vodka smooth from start to finish, it is also embodied with a plethora of flavours which will take the drinker many bottles to fully explore. The very first thing that jumped out at me when I readied myself for the first sip was the aromatic smell which emanated from the glass; one of the many unusual attributes of this vodka. The closest resemblance I can draw is from the smell of a true aged Tequila. The taste, however, is anything but. Keeping a close eye on the distillation process, the makers of Schramm Vodka have created a truly unique taste. When compared to a similarly priced mass-market potato vodka such as Chopin, Schramm Vodka bombards the taste buds with a much stronger potato flavour, while at the same time maintaining a smooth aftertaste.


Vodka drinkers beware: This is not your run of the mill vodka. It is not meant to be mixed into screwdrivers, but rather drunk on ice, as part of a martini, or enjoyed in a shot glass. If the LCBO in Ontario offered this Vodka, it would be one of two which I would regularly purchase in the ‘luxury’ category, the other being Chopin. Unfortunately, the only way to get your hands on this vodka in Ontario is by calling the Pemberton Distillery and getting a bottle shipped.

Price: $49.99 + $20 shipping for up to two bottles. (Ontario)

Friday, March 19, 2010

Canadian wins top honours for pototo vodka

When you think of the top vodka producers, you think of most Eastern European countries like Poland or Russia. Recently at the 2010 World Spirits Awards held in Klagenfurt, Austria, a Canadian distiller from B.C. won the ‘Double Gold' and ‘Spirit of the Year' award for his unique concoction of potato vodka.

At the moment, you can only buy the vodka locally in B.C. However, there are plans to start shipping in other parts of Canada.

Mike has already sent them an email to see if they're able to ship to Ottawa! Hopefully we're able to grab a bottle for a taste test!

Source article from CTV News.
Website: www.schrammvodka.com

UPDATE:
We got an email back from Pemberton Distillery letting us know that they are able to ship to Ottawa! Once we get our order in, we'll make another post for the review. I can't wait to try some potato vodka from BC!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

4th of July (Cocktail version)


This delicious cocktail is usually mixed as a shot. Here is Mike's recipe for the cocktail version:

Glass type: Cocktail Glass

Ingredients for 1 person:

1.5 oz good quality, freezing cold, Vodka (I used Luksusowa)
0.75 oz Blue CuraƧao Liqueur
0.5 oz Rose's Grenadine

Instructions:

Pour all ingredients into a Cocktail Shaker filled with Ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.

Taste:

The taste of the Vodka is almost completely masked by the other two ingredients, which give a cherry-orange flavour to the drink. This is a dangerous one!

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