Crater Lake Hatch Green Chile Vodka is a vodka infused with Hatch green chile and peppers from Crater Lake Spirits in Bend, Oregon, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).
It is as if Crater Lake's Pepper Vodka went on a flavour adventure, packing the extra punch of the legendary Hatch chile, grown only in Hatch, New Mexico.
The unmistakable flavour of fire-roasted Hatch chiles is front and centre.
Unapologetically spicy yet surprisingly versatile and balanced, it is distilled from corn without artificial colours, sweeteners or flavours.
Crater Lake Spirits has made small-batch spirits in Bend, Oregon, since 1996, and its flavoured vodkas are gluten-free and certified kosher. This one is vegan, too.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Fire-roasted green chile.
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Palate: Savoury, spicy roasted pepper.
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Finish: Warm, building heat.
Specifications
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Producer: Crater Lake Spirits, Bend, Oregon
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Style: Chile-infused vodka
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Base: Corn
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Flavour: Fire-roasted Hatch green chile and peppers
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Dietary: Gluten-free, vegan, certified kosher
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ABV: 40% (80 proof)
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Origin: Oregon, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Hatch Green Chile Vodka is the perfect partner for a Bloody Mary: build it with tomato juice, lime, Worcestershire and celery salt, and garnish with a pickled pepper. It makes a non-traditional Mule with ginger beer and lime, a spicy Gimlet, and a green chile Margarita-style sour with lime and agave. Add a splash to salsa, queso or a seafood cocktail sauce. For brunch, set up a Bloody Mary bar with this vodka, tomato and clamato juice, hot sauces, pickled vegetables, bacon and celery so guests can build their own. Pair it with green chile stew, enchiladas, tacos and grilled corn. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chile is used?
Fire-roasted Hatch green chile, grown in Hatch, New Mexico.
Is it very spicy?
It is unapologetically spicy but balanced and versatile.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.
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