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Crater Lake Vodka: Bend-Made, Cascade-Clean


Crater Lake Vodka is a clean, craft vodka with a real origin story. It’s made in Bend, Oregon, by a team that has been doing this for 30 years. The goal stays simple: make vodka that tastes pure and feels smooth.

30 Years in Bend, Oregon

Bendistillery starts in 1996 and keeps building from there. They stay focused on small-batch standards and repeatable quality.

Here’s what that legacy means in the glass:

  • Consistent, polished texture

  • A clean finish that doesn’t bite

  • A vodka you can sip or mix without fighting it

Pure Cascade Mountain Water

Water drives vodka. Crater Lake Vodka leans on what Central Oregon has plenty of: pure Cascade Mountain water.

That water starts as mountain snowmelt. It moves through volcanic ground. It comes out crisp and clean. That’s the base for the entire spirit.

Practical takeaway:

  • If your vodka tastes “sharp,” the water and finishing usually show it first.

10-Time Lava Rock Filtration

Crater Lake Vodka uses a 10-time filtration process that includes volcanic lava rock. This step tightens the profile and strips out harsh edges without flattening the vodka into nothing.

I will explain how to spot the difference fast:

  1. Pour 1 oz neat.

  2. Take a small sip.

  3. Notice the finish. You want clean and soft, not hot and chemical.

How to Use It (Simple, No Fuss)

Crater Lake Vodka works best in drinks where vodka can’t hide.

Try these:

  • Vodka Soda: vodka + soda + lemon wedge

  • Classic Martini: vodka + dry vermouth + olive or twist

  • Vodka Tonic: vodka + tonic + lime

Where to Buy

You can order Crater Lake Vodka through Select Distillers with nationwide shipping.

 
 
 

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