2017 A Smith Bowman Deep Run Pioneer Spirit 80 Proof 750ml

From the heart of Virginia comes a spirit of impeccable clarity and purity. Deep Run / Pioneer Spirit's Virginia Vodka Small Batch delivers a clean and smooth experience, crafted for those who appreciate understated elegance. This unaged spirit embodies the dedication of its distillers, offering a crisp foundation for any cocktail or a refreshing sip on its own.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A contradiction in terms, as this product is labeled 'Vodka'. Therefore, there will be minimal, if any, discernible aroma of aged whiskey. A clean, neutral, and subtle alcoholic vapor might be detected, perhaps with a faint sweetness or grain characteristic, but no oak, vanilla, caramel, or fruit notes typical of bourbon.

Palate: As a vodka, the palate would be expected to be smooth, crisp, and neutral. There would be no complex layers of flavor associated with bourbon aging. It would be a pure spirit showcasing the quality of its distillation, potentially with a hint of natural sweetness from the base grain, but devoid of the robust flavors of corn, rye, barrel char, or dried fruits.

Finish: A clean, relatively short, and warming finish, typical of an unaged spirit. It would leave the palate refreshed and neutral, without the lingering spice, oak, or sweetness that defines a bourbon's finish.