Hinterhaus North Grove Vodka

Hinterhaus Distilling was founded by Nate and Bonnie Randall in the small Sierra Foothills town of Arnold, California, population 2,100. Their North Grove Vodka represents a distinctive departure from traditional grain-based vodkas, instead sourcing 100% California wine from nearby vintners—specifically wine they do not intend to bottle—and distilling it through a 20-plate column still using pristine Sierra Nevada mountain water. The name 'Hinterhaus' honors the German term for 'rear building' and reflects the distillery's deep connection to the vast Sierra Nevada wilderness surrounding it. The vodka has garnered significant acclaim, earning a 96-point score from Spirits Reviews Online and media features in Rolling Stone, Men's Journal, and US Weekly. The methodical production process involves careful heart cuts to retain delicate floral aromas while developing an opulent palate. The result is a characterful spirit that defies vodka neutrality conventions, offering cotton candy-like aromas and vanilla bean notes that make it equally compelling neat or in classic cocktails.

Distilled from 100% California wine through a 20-plate column still using fresh Sierra Nevada mountain water. No additives or sugars added. Careful heart cuts preserve delicate floral aromas while developing rich texture and silky mouthfeel. Grape-based distillation creates distinctive vanilla bean and cotton candy aromatics.