Sauna Barrel Flavored Vodka - Koskenkorva

The idea for Sauna Barrel was born from the smoky heat of an old smoke sauna in the village of Koskenkorva. The result is an extremely interesting barrel-aged vodka. Koskenkorva Sauna Barrel is made of vodka distilled in the village of Koskenkorva and stored in oak barrels. Gold Award at the 2018 International Spirits Challenge

Type: Vodka - Wódka
Origin: Finland
Alcohol content: 37.5%
Format: 1L

Tasting Notes: Light straw gold color. Barley nose, notes of oak. Flavor notes of bourbon, hints of tar, smoke. Long lasting finish. Despite the name, you don't need a sauna to enjoy the Koskenkorva Sauna Barrel. It goes well every evening, with ice or as a simple cocktail with coca.

The Distillery: The farmers of the Finnish town of Koskenkorva are honest and hard-working people. They have been the backbone of Koskenkorva Vodka for six decades and most of them have been working as farmers for many generations. The barley in Koskenkorva is one of a kind and Saana and Elmeri, the two varieties present, are the two types of barley grown most northerly in the world. The long days of the summer season in which barley grows at its best, allow for a large harvest in autumn. The water used in distillation is one of the purest in the world. It is filtered every day through the ridges of the Salpausselkä and all that needs to be done is to filter out the leaves and branches carried by the current.