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more neutral it becomes," explains
Sterling Roberts of Cirrus Vodka
in Richmond.
Cirrus distills their spirit three
times only, to keep the creaminess
of the potato vodka. Other
distilleries, gunning for greater
neutrality, add more distillations.
Vodka can also be run through
a variety of filters to eliminate the
impurities, such as quartz crystals
for Crystal Head or coconut
husks for Beach Vodka.
Those same processes that strip
vodka of its taste also kindly
strip away the congeners, those
nasty volatile ingredients that can
contribute to hangovers.

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Before modern distilling, flavor
additions were necessary to
make the liquor palatable. Today,
flavored vodka simply offers
options-essences of fruits, nuts,
herbs, tea, spices and more-to
enhance a cocktail or to sip solo.

SAVORY GRAINS
Vodka brands on Virginia ABC
store shelves represent a variety
of base ingredients, from around
the world and from right here
in the commonwealth. Some
are quite neutral. Others let the
distinctions in base ingredients,
distilling processes and filtration

methods shine. Do you think you
can tell the difference?

WHEAT

The Danish vodka Frïs
(pronounced "freeze") is made
with whole wheat grain. It's
crafted at chilled temperatures,
distilled four times and then
undergoes a patented freeze
filtration process to remove
impurities. Now that's pretty cool!
Grey Goose was created by an
American businessman who saw
a market for luxury vodka. The
spirit begins with soft winter
wheat grown in northern France-
like the wheat used in fine French



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