Skyy Vodka
Skyy Vodka is a premium American vodka known for its smooth, clean taste and iconic blue bottle. It's produced through a process of quadruple distillation and triple filtration, with water enhanced by Pacific minerals, offering a refined base for various cocktails.
Skyy Vodka, established in San Francisco in 1992, was created with the vision of crafting an exceptionally smooth vodka. It achieves this through a meticulous production process involving quadruple distillation and triple filtration, aiming to minimize impurities. A key element of Skyy's distinct character is the use of water enhanced with minerals, including Pacific minerals sourced from the San Francisco Bay Area, and filtration through California Limestone. This unique approach contributes to its fresh, clean aroma with hints of fruit and toasted grains, and a palate that is smooth with a subtle salinity and minerality, creating a balanced and refreshing experience. Skyy Vodka is celebrated for its versatility, making it a popular choice for both sipping neat or on the rocks, and as a base for a wide array of cocktails. The brand also offers a range of flavored "Skyy Infusions" for expanded cocktail possibilities.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Fresh and clean, with a faint hint of fruit and toasted grains.
Taste: Clean, smooth, with a subtle salinity and minerality on the palate. Some notes describe it as having slightly nutty flavors, a gentle sweetness, and a light, airy texture.
Recognition
Gold Medal and 90 points from the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI).
Gold Medals at the New York International Spirits Competition (2021) and San Francisco World Spirits Awards (2021).
Silver Outstanding at the International Spirits Competition (2012).
Food Pairings
Salty Foods: Works very well with salty dishes.
Japanese Cuisine: The delicacy of sushi can be a perfect pairing.
Thai Food: The fragrance and brightness of Thai cuisine complement vodka nicely.
Light Bites and Appetizers: Cheese platters (goat cheese, brie, aged cheddar), fresh oysters, smoked salmon crostini, or roasted nuts.
Grilled Seafood: Delicate flavors of grilled shrimp, scallops, or white fish highlight the vodka's smoothness.
Serving Suggestions
Vodka Soda: The brand's signature serve, best enjoyed with soda water and a grapefruit twist, which is said to enhance the citric flavors and balance bitterness.
On the Rocks: For those who appreciate the vodka's pure taste.
Chilled Neat: Enjoyed straight from the freezer for an extra smooth experience.
Interesting Facts
Skyy Vodka was an early pioneer in using quadruple distillation and triple filtration to achieve a smooth liquid with low impurity levels.
The brand's current formulation incorporates Pacific minerals from the San Francisco Bay Area, and the distillate is filtered through California Limestone, which is said to enhance mouthfeel and taste, especially in a vodka soda.
The iconic blue bottle of Skyy Vodka is designed with ripples and ridges that reflect the waves of the Pacific Ocean, nodding to its San Francisco heritage.
Skyy Vodka is gluten-free.