Humboldt Distillery Humboldt's Finest Vodka

Humboldt Distillery Humboldt's Finest Vodka is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL botanical vodka from Fortuna, California — a vodka infused with hemp, made as an homage to Humboldt County's most iconic crop, and presented by the distillery as a spirit that drinks like a gin while remaining a vodka. It is THC free and CBD free, and carries a Double Gold from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2017, per launch reporting). Humboldt Distillery — founded in 2012 by husband-and-wife Abe and Courtney Stevens, the region's first micro-distillery — infuses the hemp for a refreshingly herbaceous profile unlike any flavoured vodka on the shelf. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.

• ABV: 40% (80 proof)
• Size: 750mL
• Style: Hemp-infused botanical vodka (gin-like profile; not a gin)
• Claims: THC free, CBD free, Non-GMO (distillery)
• Award: Double Gold — San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 (per launch reporting)
• Producer: Humboldt Distillery, Fortuna, CA (founded 2012)

A Vodka That Drinks Like a Gin

Humboldt's Finest began with a flavour discovery in hemp seed and became the distillery's signature experiment: a vodka with the aromatic spine of a gin — pine, herbs, citrus peel — but a vodka's clean canvas. The distillery positions it as a straight swap for gin in classic cocktails, giving Martinis and tonics a fresh, green twist. It is the distillery's playful bottling next to its certified-organic flagship vodka, and it is not itself organic-certified. Shop the distillery via the Humboldt Distillery vendor page or the vodka collection.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Herbal and resinous, led by pine (distillery and press notes). Palate: Refreshingly herbaceous — cucumber, green tea, lemongrass and basil, creamy with a light sweetness. Finish: Clean, green and aromatic.

How to Enjoy

Use it anywhere gin goes: a Martini with a twist, a gin-and-tonic build, or a Gimlet. It also stands up neat, well chilled, for the full botanical profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Humboldt's Finest contain THC or CBD? No — the distillery badges it THC free and CBD free; the hemp contributes aroma and flavour, not cannabinoids.

Is it a gin? No — it is a hemp-infused vodka with a gin-like botanical profile, designed to be used in place of gin in classic cocktails.

Is it organic? No. The distillery's Organic Vodka is the certified-organic bottling; Humboldt's Finest is a separate, non-organic product.

Gin character, vodka canvas — try Humboldt's Finest from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.