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FLOW CHART Micro-Distilled Perfection One of the fastest growing segments of the industry is micro-distilled vodka, the majority of which are handmade in traditional pot stills. Small batch brands such as these are unparalleled in quality and craftsmanship. The following are at the head of the class. THE BRAND THE BASICS 45TH PARALLEL This all-natural, small-batch spirit is distilled at a fam- ily-owned distillery in New Richmond, Wisconsin from locally-grown grain and spring water. The artisanal vodka is aromatic and has a semisweet fi nish. A bona fi de treat from start to fi nish. BOOTLEGGER 21 This elegant, super-premium vodka is made by Prohibition Distillery at the famed Tuthilltown facilities in the Hudson Valley. The award-winning brand is distilled in small batches from local organic grain. THE STATS ORIGIN: Wisconsin, USA DISTLLED FROM: grain SRP: $32.95 SUPPLIER: 45th Parallel Distillery THINK WHILE YOU DRINK Born on the farm. ORIGIN: New York State, USA DISTLLED FROM: grain SRP: $25.95 SUPPLIER: Domaine Select Party like it’s 1921! DRY FLY VODKA Produced at a small distillery in Spokane, Dry Fly Vodka is a skillfully crafted spirit distilled from hardy winter wheat grown 20 minutes from the distillery in Eastern Washington. The 80-proof spirit is crystal clear with a surgically clean fi nish. PENN 1681 RYE This artisanal vodka by Philadelphia Distilling is made from organic, locally grown rye in an innovative four- column continuous still. The result is an 80-proof spirit with a light-textured body, a spicy nose and a lingering, slightly tangy fi nish. SPIRIT OF THE HUDSON Crafted at the Tuthilltown Distillery in New York’s Hudson Valley, this super-premium spirit is triple-dis- tilled in small batches from locally-grown apples. The 80-proof vodka has a lushly textured body and a crisp, fl avorful fi nish. VINTNER’S VODKA Made at the Finger Lakes Distillery in Upstate New York, this small batch gem is made from a signature blend of local grapes. The vodka has a fruity and fl oral bouquet, a medium-weight body and a spicy fi nish. ORIGIN: Washington State, USA DISTLLED FROM: winter wheat SRP: $27.99 SUPPLIER: Dry Fly Distillery ORIGIN: Pennsylvania, USA DISTLLED FROM: rye SRP: $22.95 SUPPLIER: Philadelphia Distilling William Penn was granted the charter to Pennsylvania in 1681. One taste and you’re hooked. ORIGIN: New York State, USA DISTLLED FROM: apples SRP: $37.95 SUPPLIER: Domaine Select Apple season in the Hudson Valley. ORIGIN: New York State, USA DISTLLED FROM: grapes SRP: $27.99 SUPPLIER: Finger Lakes Distillery From New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. 78 / the tasting panel / august 201 1