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Barley Blended Vodkas

X MUSE Fuses its Scottish Heritage into its Craft to Create Barley Vodka

— April 5, 2022 — Lifestyle
X MUSE, pronounced as tenth muse, is the first Scottish blended barley vodka, inspired by the spirit-making traditions of Scotland. The premium vodka is uniquely orchestrated from two heritage varieties of barley, identified in collaboration with Heriot-Watt.

The luxurious barley-based vodka is made from Plumage Archer and Maris Otter, two distinct varieties of barley. They are distilled separately and combined in precise quantities for a refined vodka flavor. The company aims to create moments of connection where the world pauses as the drinkers experience the multi-layered beverage. Designed as a vodka to sip, Robert Wilson, the co-founder of X MUSE, explains that the vodka "invites sipping and savoring." By drawing on history, art, and spirit-making, X MUSE creates a unique drinking experience.

Image Credit: X MUSE
Trend Themes
1. Barley Blended Beverages - There is an opportunity for the creation of new and unique malt-based beverages like X MUSE's barley-based vodka that blends different barley varieties for a refined flavor.
2. Sipping Spirits - X MUSE's vodka is designed to be sipped, presenting an opportunity for other distilleries to create spirits that are meant for sipping in slower, more contemplative consumption.
3. Heritage Ingredients - Using a combination of heritage barley varieties, X MUSE presents an opportunity for exploring new uses for traditional and heritage ingredients in the food and beverage industry.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Spirits - Distilleries in the craft spirits industry can explore unique blends of heritage and traditional ingredients like X MUSE to create new and innovative spirits.
2. Luxury Beverages - X MUSE's luxurious barley-based vodka presents an opportunity for the luxury beverage industry to explore the use of unique and premium ingredients to create refined drinking experiences.
3. Barley Farming - X MUSE's use of distinct barley varieties creates an opportunity for barley farmers to explore specialized markets for heritage and unique barley varieties.
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