Schramm Vodka is hand distilled from world renowned organic Pemberton potatoes

What people are saying...

"...an opulent vodka with a distinctive floral nose and a rich round, fruity flavour on the palate." Joanne Sasvari, Vancouver Sun

"...beautiful and luxurious vodka...There's a natural sweetness from all that starch that makes it velvety soft as it slides down...heralds a breathtaking clean, clear taste...sensational with oysters any which way...you'll be a believer within a sip!" Jurgen Gothe, Georgia Straight

"A very, very fine product that is heads and tails above what is coming out of Europe and something that British Columbians can be proud of." Aaron Bourcier, Spirit Guru & Assistant Manager at Brewery Creek Liquor Store

"This [is] no ordinary spirit. Tyler and his family have created a fine artisan vodka, worthy of standing bottle to bottle with the world's best." Michelle Gourley, Edible Vancouver Magazine

"... a great product and I love the fact that it is vodka with flavour" Bearfoot Bistro, Whistler, BC

"I just have to tell you...It's wonderful! I have never had such a complex tasting spirit. I'm tasting different notes each time I enjoy it. Smoke, liquorice, earthy tones. Well done!" Customer, Squamish, BC

"I just purchased a bottle. I love it! Thanks for making this vodka so close to home - we are trying to do the 100 Mile Diet." Customer, Vancouver, BC

"I have to say this is probably the best vodka I have ever had. Thank you for doing what you do so well." Customer, Kelowna, BC

"Beautiful taste on the rocks!" Customer, Vancouver, BC

"...just finished my first bottle of I'm sure a few more to come...very smooth and flavourful. It was a very nice experience, one of which I will maintain in my freezer from here on in. Good job you potato mashing BC'rs!" Customer, BC

"This is truly a wonderful asset to the community and tourism in Pemberton and also to the Sea to Sky Region." Tourism BC

"One of the best new domestic spirits to come along in years. If you have never tried potato vodka, you are in for a tasty surprise!"Jurgen Gothe, Georgia Straight

"I just wanted to let you guys know I absolutely love your vodka! Thanks again for creating this local gem." Customer, Vancouver

"Superb" Beppi Crosariol, Globe & Mail



SCHRAMM VODKA
The only BC spirit 100% made in BC!


Launched in August 2009, Schramm Vodka is an authentic 'sipping vodka' that reflects the uniqueness of its raw ingredients and the personal attention and care of its Master Distiller.

Pemberton Potatoes

Handcrafted from whole organic potatoes, our vodka starts in the farm fields at Across the Creek Organics, a renowned Pemberton family farm located just 15 km from the distillery. We use five different varieties of organic potatoes in our vodka and culled potatoes whenever we can. Culls, or "the vodka line" as farmer Bruce Miller refers to them, are potatoes that are too big or too small to sell as table potatoes at the grocery store but are perfect for making silky smooth vodka!

Schramm Recipe

Schramm Vodka's orginal recipe was created by Master Distiller, Tyler Schramm,who studied a Masters of Science in Brewing & Distilling at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, a world leader in the field. He focused his thesis on the complex art and science of potato vodka distillation with the goal to prove that vodka - considered by many of his university colleagues and professors to be an indistinct and tasteless spirit - could be just as rich and complex as a single malt scotch.

All Natural Fermentation

The only spirit in BC made from scratch, Schramm Vodka is produced following an all natural fermentation process without the use of chemicals, synthetic anti-foaming agents, or additives. In fact, we follow the traditional Scottish methods used in many fine single malt scotch distilleries.

Small batch, Slow Distillation

We distill in small batches using a hand-operated copper pot still to ensure that only the very best - 'the hearts' - of the collected spirit is used. The entire distillation is performed by Tyler Schramm, who is continuously testing and sampling the vodka for quality. Unlike large distilleries which produce spirit continuously in large volumes, the final spirit distillation of one batch of Schramm Vodka takes 17 hours. We know that a slow, careful distillation creates a high quality spirit.

Pure Mountain Water

Located in the heart of the Coast Mountains, an area known for its massive ice caps and pristine glacial streams, we are fortunate to have access to some of the best quality water to blend in Schramm Vodka. The blended spirit is gently charcoal filtered to maximize purity while still maintaining the smooth mouthfeel and rich unique character of the natural Pemberton potato.

We are careful not to over-distill or over-filter - our goal is to create to a vodka that is refined and full of flavour. Our small batch distillation means that every batch of Schramm Vodka is tested by the Master Distiller for aroma and taste before leaving the distillery.

Schramm Vodka

Quality ingredients and a careful process: the result is a polished, complex and flavourful spirit that is easily enjoyed neat, on the rocks, and in fine mixed drinks and cocktails.

Schramm Vodka is hand bottled in an elegant glass bottle featuring a custom painting of the majestic Mt. Currie, as viewed from the Pemberton Distillery, by Vancouver artist and long-time family friend Chris Ainslie.

Enjoy!

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Fresh aroma with floral complement. Notes of green mint, chocolate, nougat and candy.

Palate: Bold and round full body. Distinctively complex. Coffee, caramel, earthy potato, subtle roasty character. Smooth, lengthy finish.

RECIPES & MIXOLOGY

Schramm Vodka is a true sipping vodka, easily enjoyed on its own terms.

For Mixologists, Schramm Vodka is an ingredient that enhances and adds to the flavour and complexity of fine cocktails:

Schramm "Old Tom" Gibson by David Wolowidnyk, West Restaurant

Flight of the Concord - the official David Suzuki Martini by Lauren Mote, The Refinery, Vancouver

5-Mile Schramm Cocktail - The Caesar, Canada's National Cocktail, Pemberton style!

Minus Nine Cocktail by Lauren Mote, The Refinery Vancouver

Saganaki Schramm Vodka Martini - the "summer starter!" by Chef Dana Reinhardt.

Miss Saigon Cocktail - the "good morning cocktail" by Lauren Mote, The Refinery Vancouver

Schramm family & friends share their favourite recipes.

FAQ

Did you know 98% of vodka is made from grain? What is the difference between potato and grain vodka? Why choose a craft distilled vodka? To find out more about how Schramm Vodka is produced, visit our FAQ.

ORGANIC PHILOSOPHY

We rely on the Pemberton Valley's fertile soils and pristine mountain water for our vodka. All ingredients used in Schramm Vodka are Certified Organic and our distillery is a Certified Organic processing facility.

We trust the taste and quality of organic produce and support the core values underlying organic agriculture and processing methods.

From field to bottle and back to the field! We give away the spent mash from processing to local Pemberton farmers as organic feed and compost.

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