Hangar 1 Vodka (75cl, 40%)

Hangar 1 Vodka is a California craft vodka bottled at 40% ABV. It blends pot-distilled Viognier grapes with column-distilled American wheat. The Viognier is distilled into an eau-de-vie in copper pot stills, while the wheat is processed through a column still into a neutral spirit. These two distillates are blended in small batches, with the grape component softening the sharpness typical of grain-only vodkas. On the nose it is fresh and lightly floral, with honeysuckle, citrus blossom and subtle grape notes. The palate is slightly sweet with honeysuckle, Asian pear and ripe apple, turning plump and almost creamy, with vanilla and soft wheat sweetness. The finish is clean and crisp, with faint citrus and a whisper of black licorice.