Two James 28 Island Vodka is a handcrafted Detroit vodka distilled from 70% corn and 30% organic winter wheat in an American-made copper pot still, bottled at 82 proof (41% ABV).
Two James Spirits is located in Corktown, Detroit's oldest neighborhood, and was the first licensed distillery in Detroit since Prohibition. The distillery is committed to producing the highest quality, environmentally conscious handmade spirits from locally sourced agricultural products, with the aim of revitalizing its community. Every bottle is handcrafted in Detroit from locally sourced ingredients.
28 Island Vodka is named for the 28 islands that were once located in the Detroit River. During Prohibition, bootleggers smuggled alcohol in from Canada and hid the hooch on the islands, waiting for an opportunity to bring it into the States. The name is a nod to that chapter of Detroit history, when the river border with Canada made the city a gateway for smuggled liquor.
Carefully crafted from a blend of 70% corn and 30% organic winter wheat and distilled in an American-made copper pot still, it is a remarkably smooth, balanced spirit with a hint of sweetness.
It makes an excellent addition to both classic and modern cocktails: try it in a Martini, a Moscow Mule or a Vodka Soda, or chilled on its own. At 82 proof it carries a little more body than a standard 80 proof vodka, so it holds its own over ice and in spirit-forward drinks.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Clean, soft grain sweetness.
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Palate: Smooth, balanced, a hint of sweetness.
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Finish: Clean.
Specifications
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Distillery: Two James Spirits, Corktown, Detroit
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Base: 70% corn, 30% organic winter wheat
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Still: American-made copper pot still
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Proof / ABV: 82 proof (41% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Stir a Martini, or mix a Moscow Mule or a Vodka Soda.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why 28 Island?
It honors the 28 Detroit River islands where bootleggers hid liquor.
What is it made from?
70% corn and 30% organic winter wheat.
Where is it made?
In Corktown, Detroit's oldest neighborhood.
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