Kawésqar is a handcrafted potato vodka from Coyhaique, in the Aysén region of Chilean Patagonia, the southernmost vodka in the world, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
It is made 100% in Patagonia from regional raw materials: potatoes grown in Coyhaique by Alejandro Mansilla and pure spring water fed by the snowmelt of Cerro Castillo. Its creator, Yuliyan Popov, was born in Bulgaria and settled in Coyhaique with his family in 2019 to build a spirit inspired by his adopted home. The name honors the Kawésqar, an ancient people of the region who lived in harmony with nature.
Pure and clean, with earthy notes, a touch of potato cream, a fresh mineral edge and a subtle natural sweetness from its water, all carried on a velvety texture. It won Silver and the Innovation Award at the 2025 SIP Awards and Gold at the 2026 WSWA Tasting Competition.
A distinctive bottle for vodka fans and anyone who loves Patagonia.
Potato vodkas tend to have a fuller, creamier texture than grain vodkas.
Chilean Patagonia is one of the most remote regions in the Americas.
Keep the bottle in the freezer for a thick, cold pour.
It pairs with smoked salmon, caviar and pickled vegetables.
A lemon twist brightens the mineral notes.
It works beautifully in a Moscow Mule.
It is a unique bottle for travelers and collectors.
Try it side by side with grain vodkas to taste the difference.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Clean, earthy, mineral.
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Palate: Potato cream, subtle sweetness, velvety.
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Finish: Fresh and pure.
Specifications
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Producer: Kawésqar, Coyhaique, Aysén, Chile
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Base: Patagonian potatoes
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Water: Spring water from Cerro Castillo snowmelt
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Style: Premium potato vodka, handcrafted
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it ice-cold and neat to taste the texture, or in a crisp Martini or a Vodka Soda with a lemon twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it made from?
Patagonian potatoes and local spring water.
Where is it made?
In Coyhaique, in the Aysén region of Chilean Patagonia.
How does it taste?
Clean and earthy, with potato cream, a mineral edge and a velvety texture.
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