Review: 44 North Rainier Cherry Vodka
44 North Rainier Cherry vodka is one of five vodkas they craft in Idaho. The other’s include Idaho Potato, Magic Valley Wheat, Sunny Slope Nectarine, and Mountain Huckleberry. It is distilled using a five column distillation process with 100% Idaho Burbank and Russet potatoes blended with Rocky Mountain water from the Snake River aquifer. All-natural Rainer cherries are steeped for ten days and infused before bottling at 70 proof.The aroma is cherry cough drop with vanilla frosting and chocolate on the back end. The natural cherry flavor leaps from my glass. While I would describe the taste as sweet, it doesn’t feel over sweetened. At the mid point I pick up some chocolate flavor before a lightly tart cherry peak. There is a little heat and a pinch of pepper with chocolate and menthol on the finish. This is a smooth vodka that will taste just as good served on the rocks or mixed in a cocktail.
Cherry Mountain Cooler Rainier Russian
1.5 Oz. 44 North Rainier Cherry 2 Oz. 44 North Rainier Cherry
6 Oz. Sprite 2 Oz. Irish Cream Liqueur
A Splash of Sprite Serve on the Rocks
Serve on the Rocks Garnish with Cherries
Garnish with Cherries and a Lime Wedge
Made in Idaho
35% Alcohol
Grade 91 Award Silver Medal