Review: Cascadian Vodka
Cascadian Vodka is crafted at Oregon Spirit Distillers in Bend Oregon from local winter wheat grown in Oregon’s High Desert and pure Cascade Mountain spring water. After two years of planning Brad Irwin opened the distillery in 2009. He soon started distilling and barrel aging whiskey. In addition to vodka they currently produce gin, absinthe, limoncello, bourbon, rye, and wheat whiskey. The nose leads with vanilla. Raspberry Danish follows. The sweet apple entry is joined by vanilla building to a bright apple and raspberry peak. It fades with tart raspberry and French pastry. The finish is semi-dry and warm with raspberry jam, vanilla, mineral, anise, and white pepper, leaving bittersweet berry taste. Cascadian Vodka is a very tasty vodka that would have scored even higher with a smoother landing.
Made in Bend Oregon
40% Alcohol
Score: 92
Award: Gold Medal