Oyo Vodka
Unflavored Vodka
Oyo // Ohio, USA
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This is the flagship of Columbus, Ohio’s Middle West Spirits distillery, an operation committed to showcasing the region’s grain through the lens of craft distillation. The base is a local soft red wheat which is then distilled a whopping 34 times before being bottled unfiltered. Sold as a “Whiskey lover’s Vodka” the grain character is embraced and not meant to be hidden. A fun trivia fact: Oyo is the original word for Ohio.
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ageNAS
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abv40.0
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Unflavored VodkaDistilled from any agricultural product, most commonly grains or potatoes. Typically distilled to 95% ABV. Water is added to bring the spirit down to as low as 37.5% ABV in the EU and 40% ABV in the US. It is usually filtered, often with charcoal, prior to bottling. It is almost always clear and unaged.
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Cask Typeunaged
Tasting Notes
"The wheat base is immediately apparent on the nose which shows a complex mix of warm caramel, toasted vanilla, and hot, buttered wheat toast. The palate is mid-bodied and hints at the indulgent flavors nosed before finishing dry with a lingering echo of grain laced with spicy tones of cinnamon. A very tasty and complete drink with several layers of flavor."
Reviewed by
John Rankin