A British company has launched a new vodka, which it believes is the first vodka in the UK made from oats.
Bottled in Glasgow, Brochan Oat Vodka has been developed using recipes found in 19th century distillers’ journals and claims to be one of only two oat-based vodkas in the world.
The spirit had been described by its owner, gin and craft beer producers Colonsay Beverages, as an “exceptionally smooth spirit designed to be sipped and savoured”.
Chris Nisbet, Colonsay Beverages head of production, said: “For a spirit renowned for its neutrality of flavour, we have been astounded by the rich and creamy spirit that the oats help to produce.”
“We have been working with Langley Distillery in the Black Country over the past 12 months to finesse the recipe and are delighted with the results. We sourced top quality oats from three East Lothian farms and one grower in the Hebrides who produces an oat and rye mix.”
To create the vodka, Scottish oats are added to a refurbished copper pot still along with wheat and some rye, which are used for their lightness and subtle spiciness respectively. The quality of the ingredients also extends to the ‘cutting’ water used, which is sourced from a Scottish mountain spring.
Nisbet prides the quality of the ingredients: “The result of going this extra mile is a crisp and clean, delicately flavoured product unlike any other vodka we have tasted.”
With a higher-than-average strength of 43% ABV, the spirit will be available to purchase from specialist retailers at £35 per 70cl bottle.
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