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February 21, 2015

Review: 44 North Rainier Cherry Vodka

by Jeff Ellingson

44 North Rainier Cherry vodka - Copy44 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

 

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