D1 Vodka Hamper

Potato vodka is a unique type of vodka that is made from potatoes as opposed to the more traditional grains or now more common contemporary bases of corn, grape or milk. Potato vodka has a richer, fuller flavour than grain-based vodkas, and is said to have a more creamy velvet-like mouth feel than its more typical grain counterparts.  In Western markets a grain base is the most common base for vodka.

No is the simple answer. Poitín is typically an Irish moonshine style spirit traditionally distilled from oats, typically malted barley – think of it like a whiskey that never made it into the barrel.  Rumoured to have been first distilled in the 6th century monks referred to it as ‘the water of life’!  As a further historical note, Columbus didn’t bring the potato back to Europe from the Americas until the 16th century.

No is the simple answer.  Vodka was historically first made from grains like rye or wheat with some claims it was as early as the 8th or 9th century. There are more frequent court records of Vodka in the 14th century forward. By comparison Columbus didn’t bring the potato back to Europe from the Americas until the 16th century.

No. Potato Vodka is made from potatoes, which do not contain any gluten. The gluten protein is found in grains, which are more commonly used in other vodkas.

Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or with your favourite mixer.