Miami Arak produces a line of hard seltzers. But we partially liked the hazelnut vodka. Not a vodka fan? try the gin, it is delightful as a gin-and-tonic. I recommend taking a chance on this lesser-known brand, which provides an incredible range of tastes. This vodka boasts no artificial flavors or sweeteners, presenting a beverage smooth enough to drink straight (I keep my bottles in the freezer to create a chill without ice) with a vibrant flavor suitable to create a cocktail simply by adding a splash of juice. Yet it is not the spirits that impressed me, rather is the variety of untraditional flavors. The Vodka ranges from 80 proof for original gluten-free and Pepper to the 50 proof Hazelnut Espresso. Prohibition Gin is a single botanical gin created in the image of the American gins from the prohibition era, weighing in at 95 proof (47.5% alcohol). What a wealth of choices!įlavored vodkas from Crater Lake – Pepper, Sweet Ginger, and Hazelnut (featured above)Ĭrater Lake is a craft spirit, with high proof and a clean taste which some attribute to the spring water and the filtering. producers of Crater Lakes, they offer 13 kosher products in the Crater Lake line that include 2 gins, 4 whiskies, 2 straight vodkas, and 5 flavored vodkas. According to Alan Dietrich, President Bendistillery, Inc. Based in Oregon in 2010 they moved from Bend to a 24-acre farm property in Tumalo, Oregon which has a tasting room with tours seven days a week. Crater Lake emulates this natural process by filtering their vodka ten times through charcoal and crushed lava rock.Ĭrater Lake has been in business since 1996, a small batch brewery fueling the craft cocktail revolution with their infused vodkas. These distinctive flavors make anyone a master at mixology.Ĭrater Lake credits its distinctive taste to the water which flows from the Cascade Mountains of Oregon where pure water from melting snow that flows through porous lava rock. Add a shot of Pepper Vodka to Tomato Juice and voila you have a taste profile similar to a basic Bloody Mary or add a shot of Hazelnut Espresso to a hot chocolate or coffee. Just their names should give you an idea that this is not your standard brand, these flavors explode. Although not all Crater Lake brands are sold on the East Coast, I have sampled several infused vodkas including Pepper, Sweet Ginger, Hazelnut Espresso, and Northwest Berry, and tried their Prohibition Gin. These brands are pioneers, leading our palates into exciting taste adventures.Ĭrater Lake offers a wide variety of products and flavors. The kosher world may appear fickle, we accept unflavored vodka or scotch whisky but infusing spirits with flavor changes everything. What is even more exciting is the explosion of kosher alcoholic beverages, introducing new selections, flavors, and a wealth of choices, including Crater Lake, certified kosher through Oregon Kosher, and Miami Arak certified by star K. For those who were raised on the Kiddish Club, having a shot with a piece of herring after davening, liquor has been elevated to a new level of sophistication. Patrons have moved from selecting between a bottle of wine or a beer with dinner to menus full of mixed alcoholic beverages with exotic names served in fancy glasses. The evolution and sophistication of alcohol have begun to influence kosher foodies. Inspired Alcohol with Amazing Tastes – Crater Lake and Miami Arak
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