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SKYY Vodka
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SKYY Vodka

Origin
🇺🇸USA
Strength40%
Price Tier
LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

The ultimate 'mixer'. It doesn't aim for character; it aims for an absence of flaws, making it the most reliable backbone for any vodka-based cocktail.

The Library Note

Founded in San Francisco in 1992 by Maurice Kanbar, SKYY was born from a search for the perfect martini. Kanbar believed that by removing the impurities (congeners) that cause hangovers, he could create a superior vodka. Its iconic cobalt-blue bottle was a revolutionary design move in a market dominated by clear glass, becoming a symbol of modern American craft.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Neutral and clean with almost zero alcohol burn.

THE PALATE

Light-bodied and exceptionally smooth with a faint, clean grain sweetness.

THE FINISH

Brief and crisp with no lingering aftertaste.

Sensory Profile

SmokySweetComplexBitterFloral

THE PERFECT SERVE

The 'SKYY Martini': 3 oz Vodka, 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth. Stirred with ice until freezing. Garnish with a lemon twist. Its neutrality makes it the perfect canvas for the vermouth's botanicals.

Composition

American Grains
Distilled Water

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Quadruple column distillation of 100% American grain followed by triple filtration through California limestone.

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