THE FIELD GUIDE VOL. II

106 Vodkas, Decoded

Glacial spring water, single-estate Dankowskie diamond rye, Swedish winter wheat, and Finnish heirloom barley.

THE FIELD BOARD

The Quest for Absolute Purity

Origin Story

1405 • Polish Gorzałka

Medicinal Spirit Origins

First written mention of vodka in Sandomierz court documents in Poland used for herbs and medicine.

1894 • Mendeleev Formula

Standard 40% ABV Proof

Russian imperial standard for vodka distillation established at 40% ABV by weight and volume.

1970s • Modern Rectification

Multi-Column Fractional Stills

Introduction of multi-column distillation towers removing volatile aldehydes to reach 96% raw purity.

Signature Cocktail

Moscow Mule

Copper Mug • Built Over Ice

  • 50 mlVodka
  • 15 mlFresh lime juice
  • 120 mlGinger beer

Garnish: Lime wedge & mint sprig

Invented in 1941 Los Angeles to shift unsold vodka and unsold ginger beer at the same time. The copper mug was the third partner's surplus stock.

Global Terroir

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