The Sauvage Distillery has debuted a new ‘Upstate Vodka,’ a spirit purely distilled from New York State apples. The spirit is gluten-free and Kosher, and each bottle contains 70-80 local apples from one of 700 orchards in the New York area. ‘Upstate Vodka’ is a sweeter and much smoother spirit compared to vodka made from wheat or grain, boasting a creamy soft apple taste that is best enjoyed over ice or in a cocktail. The apples are pressed into a liquid and then fermented with Kosher yeast in 16 and 18-plate two-column stills.
In compliance with the strict gluten-free certification requirements, ‘Upstate Vodka’ is made with no chance of gluten cross-contamination so a broader range of people can enjoy it.
“A vodka like this takes time, not technology,” says Sauvage Distiller Ken Wortz. “Making vodka from grain is surely less expensive, but we’re committed to a truly handcrafted product and, at its core, an agricultural product. “
Image Credit: The Sauvage Distillery
What's Driving This Trend
- Apple-based Spirits
- The trend of using alternative ingredients like apples to create spirits is disrupting the traditional methods of distilling.
- Gluten-free Beverages
- The trend of producing gluten-free beverages is presenting disruptive innovation opportunities within the beverage industry.
- Handcrafted Products
- The trend of creating truly handcrafted products is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the distilled spirits industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Distilled Spirits
- The distilled spirits industry is being disrupted by the trend of using alternative ingredients like apples to create unique flavors and textures.
- Beverage Production
- The trend of producing gluten-free beverages presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the beverage industry.
- Agricultural Products
- The commitment to creating handcrafted and agricultural products is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the distilled spirits industry.
