WHAT IS CIRRUS?


WHAT IS CIRRUS?

Cirrus is a vodka like no other.

Unlike most vodkas, which are mass produced, Cirrus is hand-crafted in small batches. Made in a traditional pot-still, Cirrus is an artisan vodka made only from the highest quality potatoes.

So what. Aren't all vodkas made from potatoes?

No. Despite the common misconception that all vodkas are made from potatoes, the vast majority of vodkas are made from grains - usually wheat, rye, corn or a combination of the three.

So, why use potatoes?

Because potatoes make the best and smoothest vodka.

Potato vodkas are more expensive and much more difficult to produce than grain vodkas - but we think it's worth the time and effort.

Tell me more...

Our natural, additive free potato vodka is made with a pure and natural deep aquifer spring water - yielding an incredibly smooth, flavorful vodka that is a truly enjoyable drink.

 

In the United States, most vodkas are made in industrial alcohol factories from cheap grains. The alcohol produced is then sold for industrial ethanol purposes (like making fuel). This same product is sold to the alcoholic beverage industry who generally filter, dilutethe alcohol, then bottle it and sell it as vodka.

Cirrus vodka, on the other hand, is distilled and bottled on site at our distillery - where we can maintain the highest level of product quality standards. From the potatoes that we start with to the super-premium quality vodka spirit that we bottle at the finish. Our ultimate mission, goal and promise to you is a quality, first class and enjoyable spirit.

But I thought vodka was supposed to be odorless and flavorless...

Not true. Although the technical definition of vodka - for labeling purposes - is a neutral grain spirit that is colorless, odorless and tasteless, ask any vodka aficionado who will tell you that when talking about quality vodka, that is simply not the case.

Cirrus tastes creamy with a hint of vanilla and a light, smooth sweetness. Whether you enjoy Cirrus neat, chilled, in a martini or mixed, once you try it, you'll never look at vodka the same way again. Try Cirrus and you'll see what we mean.

Cirrus is the cirrious vodka connoisseur's vodka.


AWARDS

Since it was first introduced in 2004, Cirrus Vodka has won medals in numerous prestigious, international competitions.

 

Some of these include:

 

2006 Gold medal

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

 

2006 Silver medal

Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago

"Highly Recommended"

 

2005 Silver medal

San Francisco World Spirits Competition


2005 Silver medal

Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago

"Highly Recommended"

 

In addition to product awards, Cirrus Vodka was also awarded the bronze medal for its tastefully designed package in the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.


WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

We make Cirrus. We love it. Of course we're going to tell you it's great. But you don't have to take our word for it...

Hooters Magazine

November 2007

This isn't some tasteless mass produced vodka. This is for the best martini you'll ever make. The martini you want to toast with on your special day.

Sante - For restaurant professionals

May 2007

Subtle floral aromas with hints of lemon and clementine oil on the palate and clean through the finish.

Peterson's Beverage Journal review, Anthony Dias Blue

Cirrus Vodka..90+....A vanilla nose, creamy to taste, slightly sweet with a rich thick texture, very smooth......

MartiniLounge

May 23, 2007

The martini was easily one of the best I've ever had for two reasons: a) I made it and b) the vanilla mixes really well with the dry vermouth and gives it a flavor profile that most vodka martini's just don't have. This is not a colorless, tasteless drink that a lot of other vodka's go for, this is an enjoyment unto itself and should almost have a different name than "martini" because it doesn't taste like one at all.

Ace Beverage

From Richmond, Virginia comes America's best new potato vodka. Made from genuine Virginia russet potatoes.

Liquor Snob

April 26 , 2007

Cirrus has a slight taste of vanilla and overall sweetness, combined with a nice full mouth feel. This isn't too surprising from a potato vodka, but these guys have it done right. We liked it most on the rocks or shaken with ice and drunk straight - it let the full flavor of the vodka have its rein. We tried it in some mixed drinks and we liked it, but we recommend you stay simple when you mix it so you can accentuate its inherent sweetness without stomping on its flavor with a bunch of ingredients.

Pearson's Wine & Spirits Newsletter

April 23 , 2007

The vodka is creamy . . . extremely smooth . . . and has proven itself internationally scoring a "highly recommended" in Chicago and a Gold Medal at the 2006 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

 

One last thing . . . compared to the competition, CIRRUS is seriously under priced.

The Liquid Muse

March 21, 2007

Impeccably smooth, with a pleasant lingering creaminess.

Bill Dowd's Spirit Notebook

November 18 , 2006

Cirrus is flat-out good stuff.


Cirrus, syrupy cold from the freezer, exhibits a certain creaminess along with a hint of vanilla and a vague sweetness . . . this is a drink that will hold its own.

©2007 Parched Group, LLC. Cirrus Vodka is solely owned,
produced and bottled by the Parched Group, LLC
in Richmond, VA, USA.