Review: Blood Sweat and Tears Vodka
Blood Sweat and Tears vodka was recently released. The name represents origin, blood; work ethic, sweat; and the struggle of all triumphs and tribulations, tears. Brand creator Umberto Luchini, is a former Campari America Marketing VP who previously worked on Espolon Tequila. Blood Sweat and Tears Vodka is triple distilled in Eugene Oregon by Ben Green from locally grown Pacific Northwest winter wheat and pure Cascade water. They mash, ferment, distill, freeze filter, and hand bottle everything out of a repurposed old laundromat. The matte black glass bottle features artwork depicting Oregon landmarks including Benson Footbridge and Lost Lake. Benson Footbridge traverses Multnomah Creek between the cascades of Multnomah Falls. Lost Lake is a lake in Sisters Oregon that disappears down a hole every spring. The aroma is earthy and herbal with juniper, pine, vanilla, whole wheat toast, lime peel, violet, anise, and caramel. The sweet vanilla entry is joined by herbal, juniper, and citrus notes. Wheat bread, caramel, and lime arrive building to a creamy vanilla, lime, and violet peak. It fades with juniper and mineral texture. The finish is warm, spicy, and semidry with a mild alcohol sting, caramel, lime peel, salted mineral, juniper, and wintergreen taste. Who said vodka is odorless and tasteless. Blood Sweat and Tears is a full flavored vodka, that has a flavor profile more closely aligned with gin.
Made in Eugene Oregon
40% Alcohol
Score: 90
Award: Silver Medal