HDW Century is an ultra-premium handcrafted vodka created by Harlen Davis Wheatley, master distiller of Buffalo Trace, and distilled 100 separate times in a bespoke micro-still, bottled at 40% ABV.
Its Century name comes from those 100 individual distillations, a labour of pure distillation obsession, handcrafted in small batches. The result is a silky, supremely smooth spirit.
It has a clean aroma with soft notes of grain and a touch of sweetness, a crisp, subtle flavour with gentle hints of vanilla and spice, and a remarkably smooth finish.
Presented in a heavy crystal-style decanter in a satin-lined gift box, it is a luxurious gift for vodka connoisseurs.
Serve it chilled and neat, or in a classic martini.
Vodka is distilled to a high purity and then cut with water, so the number and care of the distillations decides how clean and smooth it is. Most vodkas are distilled a handful of times; distilling 100 times in a tiny still is an extreme pursuit of purity.
Harlen Wheatley has led the stills at Buffalo Trace, one of Kentucky's most celebrated distilleries, and brings that whiskey-maker's precision to this vodka.
Keep the bottle in the freezer and pour into chilled glasses, where its silky texture and soft vanilla come through best. It also makes an exceptional martini with just a whisper of dry vermouth.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Clean, with soft grain and a touch of sweetness.
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Palate: Crisp and subtle, with vanilla and spice.
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Finish: Remarkably smooth.
Specifications
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Distiller: Harlen Davis Wheatley
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Style: Vodka, 100 distillations
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Distillation: 100 separate distillations in a bespoke micro-still
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it ice cold and neat, or in a dry martini. It pairs with caviar, oysters or smoked salmon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Century?
It is distilled 100 separate times.
Who made it?
Harlen Davis Wheatley, master distiller of Buffalo Trace.
How should I serve it?
Chilled and neat, or in a martini.
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