{"product_id":"wheyward-spirit-velvety-smooth-handcrafted-whey-spirit-750ml","title":"Wheyward Spirit Velvety Smooth Handcrafted Whey Spirit 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWheyward Spirit is a handcrafted clear spirit distilled from whey, the dairy by-product of cheesemaking, sourced from California dairies and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounder and CEO Emily Darchuk, a food scientist and product developer, realized that what many see as waste is really an opportunity: whey isn't waste, it is a gap in the food system. When cheese is made, the curds become cheese and the whey is left over. Wheyward turns that upcycled whey into a sustainable spirit, partnering with California dairies and building a bridge between the dairy and spirits industries. It was the first alcoholic beverage unanimously approved by the California Milk Advisory Board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to capture the best elements of vodka, sake, gin and rum, it is complex and sippable, with a natural creamy smoothness, hints of vanilla, warm spice and a subtle fruit sweetness, rounded out by a velvety finish. It earned a Double Gold medal at the 2021 New York World Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition and a Gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a conversation-starting gift for adventurous drinkers and cheese lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhey is the protein-rich liquid that separates from the curds when milk is made into cheese, and its natural milk sugars can be fermented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking spirits from whey is rare, which makes Wheyward one of the most unusual bottles on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts soft texture makes it a natural partner for a cheese board, and it works anywhere a clean, smooth spirit is called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural creamy smoothness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, warm spice and subtle fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheyward Spirit (Emily Darchuk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whey spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upcycled whey from California dairies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it chilled or on the rocks, or use it in place of vodka in a Martini or a highball. It pairs with cheese boards, especially aged California cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhey, the liquid left over from cheesemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho founded it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFood scientist Emily Darchuk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat, on the rocks, or anywhere you would use vodka.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vodka\"\u003eVodka collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wheyward Spirit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023544250677,"sku":"VWS_200423636","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-18866.webp?v=1793660424","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/wheyward-spirit-velvety-smooth-handcrafted-whey-spirit-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}