Another day, another short batch style American vodka made from the humble potato. Now to make one thing clear – while this might come from some blue ice (doubtful in Idaho), the vodka is not blue. If that leaves you feeling blue, however – perk up, because this mixes like a champ.
We actually had a look at their previous design, and while yes – this is meant to hit that new hipster market. The previous look reminds you of the 90’s and Monster Energy so kudos for updating when you should. The burn here is the main complaint, but you put this in anything and get ready for a good time.
What they Say: “From the snow-crested peaks of the Grand Teton Mountains, our water originates from one of the last remaining pristine water sources in America. The water gathers in the Snake River Aquifer, where it naturally filters through hundreds of feet of porous volcanic rock before reaching the two-hundred-foot aquifer. This pristine water is the very essence of Blue Ice Vodka. Curated with the finest Idaho potatoes and produced with the artful science of handcrafted distillation, Blue Ice Vodka is the world’s highest quality potato vodka.”
Taste: 6.5 – It’s relatively nice and clean here, the taste is not what causes you to twinge here.
Aftertaste: 7.0 – You get more of the cream and that wheat potato-like flavour, and it lingers for a nice long while.
Burn/Smooth: 2.5 – Part of this is because of how clean it is elsewhere, but fuck that burn comes at you in a bad way.
Aroma: 7.5 – It has the potato vodka smell, but there’s not a lot here – which is a good thing. There’s that twinge of flavour, but it’s mostly clear.
Honesty: 6.5 – Alongside its famous taters, this is likely one of the better exports from the state of Idaho. They don’t wank excessively about themselves despite the ‘highest quality’ ending. The bottle looks nice, and the slight blue twinge in the glass is a nice touch.
Mixability: 8.0
Vodka Tonic: 7.5 – What a nice vodka tonic. There’s a bit of flavour there, but enough to ruin or overpower, and the burn is all but gone. Alright.
White Russian: 8.5 – FUCK yeah. That’s a stellar Russian. That bit of cream/wheat plays in, but none of the bad – shit yeah man.
Value: 7.0 – That burn is bad, and the 1.75L pricing is just a few more dollars too much. Let us be clear though – if the latter wasn’t true this would usurp the mainstay of the Lounge’s Three Olives. It’s not a bad spirit, and damn does it mix like a champ. Add that to the price tag and this is a damn fine deal.
Google Shop Average: $15
Website: https://www.blueicevodka.com/
Reviewer Scores:
BuffaloJern: 6.5
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Metric Score: 45/70 |+| Metric Average: 6.43 |+| Reviewer Average: 6.5
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Final Thoughts: It’s a little sad to hear the words, one of the last pristine water sources in your home country and have to wonder whether that’s bullshit because it’s not true and there are many, or because there’s really none. Overall we are glad for the re-brand because of the mixing possibilities this is simply a sale discount away from being a favourite of the lounge.
Made a martini with 2 oz of Blue Ice and 0.5 oz of fresh dry vermouth.
Stirred for about 30 seconds on good clear ice (sorry James).
It was crisp and clean even while supporting 2 olives stuffed with pimento (salsulito).
Very enjoyable. I paid $17’.95 locally (-Lake Oswego OR.)
I’d say the review provided above was accurate.
Cheers.
The best voko I’ve every had