Artisan Vodka. Who Knew?

This is technically not a gift for me, but I’m going to blog about it anyway because I’m excited about this new Hoosier-based business.

Tonight, the iFarmer unwrapped a lovely bottle of Indiana Vodka, which I’m delighted to learn is the product of an artisan distiller looking to produce spirits in small batches, using “old world” techniques and copper pot stills crafted in Germany.

Artisan, you wonder. Artisan indeed. Heartland Distillers aims to slow down the spirits-making process and use high quality, locally-grown ingredients. From the distiller’s website and blog posts, it’s clear these folks have appreciation for America’s long, proud farming tradition.

And here’s a fun fact: Heartland Distillers is the first distillery founded in Indiana since Prohibition.

We’re not in a good spot to peel back the wax seal and try this out. But we can’t wait.

I’d love to see if we can tour the distillery in Indianapolis.

Oh and besides the vodka, Heartland Distillers has a line of Prohibition Gin and is working on developing a bourbon, so look out Kentucky.