Lora and Kevin Goodwin strive to keep to the100-mile philosophy in their spirit production, using organic heirloom wheat, seasonal flowers and fruits, and spring water from the Selkirk Mountains.
7263 Gustafson Rd., Slocan
250-355-2702
kootenaycountry.ca
PRODUCTS:
• Valhalla Vodka
• Kootenay Country Gin
• Kootenay Country Honey Vodka
TASTING NOTES:
Kootenay Country Gin
FRAGRANCE: Fruity, citrus notes.
FLAVOUR: Understated, subtle juniper.
FEEL: Soft and delicate.
FINISH: Clean, lush.
BEST ENJOYED: Simply. Makes an excellent Negroni.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Very easy drinking. A bit dangerous… —Josh Pape, April 2016
Valhalla Vodka
FRAGRANCE: Sweet, dried fruit.
FLAVOUR: Cereal grain with high minerality.
FEEL: Lightly creamy mouthfeel.
FINISH: Black pepper spice.
BEST ENJOYED: Neat on ice.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Kootenay Country water source filtered by granite strata brings a beautiful minerality to this spicy and fruity vodka. —Robyn Gray, July 2016