New Deal Portland 90 Vodka
New Deal Portland 90 Vodka (750mL, 45% ABV / 90 proof) is Portland's original craft vodka, distilled in small copper pot stills at New Deal Distillery — one of the first distilleries on Portland's Distillery Row (est. 2004) — and bottled at a higher proof for a clean, classic taste. It stands up to bold mixers yet stays smooth enough to sip neat: soft, round, and sweet on entry with a white-pepper spice core and a long, balanced finish. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Method: Distilled in small copper pot stills with natural and organic ingredients
- Origin: Portland, Oregon, USA
- Distillery: New Deal Distillery, founded 2004
Portland's Original Craft Vodka
Before Portland became a craft-distilling capital, New Deal Distillery was already there — founded in 2004 with a do-it-yourself attitude that still defines it. Portland 90 is the distillery's flagship high-proof expression: the same small copper pot stills and careful craft as the rest of the line, bottled at 90 proof so the vodka carries its own character instead of disappearing into the glass. The distillery describes it as delivering a clean, classic taste that maintains a distinct character — an exceptional vodka at a reasonable price. Shop all New Deal spirits or explore our vodka collection and craft vodkas for more small-batch American bottles.
Tasting Notes
The nose carries a slight limestone-like note with a powdered-sugar undertone — not vapory, no citrus. The entry is very soft, round, and sweet, with the slightest core of white pepper spice. Mid-palate, the spice opens and envelops the sweetness in a balanced transformation, leading to a long finish with spice and sweet in even amounts.
How to Enjoy
The higher proof makes this a mixer with backbone — it holds its own in a Bloody Mary, a bold citrus cocktail, or a strawberry raindrop (the distillery's own summer recipe pairs it with New Deal pear brandy, lemon, and strawberry syrup). For purists, try it neat or over a single cube to appreciate the sweet-to-spice arc before it meets a mixer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Portland 90?The "90" is the proof — this vodka is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), higher than standard. It's New Deal's flagship high-proof expression and Portland's original craft vodka.
What is the difference between Portland 90 and New Deal Vodka?Portland 90 is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) for a bolder, more structured pour; New Deal Vodka is the distillery's 80-proof (40% ABV) everyday flagship. Both come from the same Portland distillery and copper pot stills.
What is the alcohol content of New Deal Portland 90?Portland 90 is 45% ABV (90 proof) in a 750mL bottle.
Pick up Portland's original craft vodka — order New Deal Portland 90 online at Del Mesa Liquor today.