Korpiklaani’s Vodka Wins ‘Best Vodka in the World’ At The International Vodka Awards

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Korpiklaani have announced that their Korpiklaani Vodka has been awarded ‘Best Vodka in the World’ in the Infused and Botanical Vodka series at the International Vodka Awards.

“We had several sessions with Samuli the Distiller where we went through many different versions of the vodka.” Jarkko said “The correct amount of spruce was crucial in getting the flavour exactly right and even tiny changes made a huge difference in the final product. We’re very happy to see that the jury appreciated the same things and actually understood the amount of love and care that went into making of this vodka.”

Samuli Peltonummi, the main distiller at the Pyynikin Distilling Company, said “When Korpiklaani suggested making vodka in cooperation, I could not have been more excited! Korpiklaani was my absolute favourite band in my youth and I still listen to them a lot.”

“In my opinion, spruce is one of the most Finnish flavors and aromas, and it also fits very well with the look of Korpiklaani, so from the beginning it was clear what would be used in this vodka. We went collecting spruce twigs ourselves from the forest for distillation. The end result is a grain-based vodka flavored with spruce, which is wooded and fresh, like the forest in a bottle”

The band released their spruce flavoured vodka back at the end of August last year, holding a livestream in celebration of the release. The stream was held in front of the beer tanks inside they brewery, and included a tour of the brewery and distillery. The Pyynikin Brewing Company also produces the Korpiklaani Lager. You can buy a ticket, and watch the live stream here: www.korpiklaani.live

The band recently released a drum playthrough of ‘Verikoira’ from their latest album ‘JYLHÄ’.

Jylhä – out now!

01. Verikoira
02. Niemi
03. Leväluhta
04. Mylly
05. Tuuleton
06. Sanaton Maa
07. Kiuru
08. Miero
09. Pohja
10. Huolettomat
11. Anolan aukeat
12. Pidot
13. Juuret