New Deal Vodka
New Deal Vodka (750mL, 40% ABV / 80 proof) is the flagship spirit of New Deal Distillery in Portland, Oregon (est. 2004). Crafted grain-to-glass from Oregon-grown winter wheat with a bit of Dark Northern rye, and distilled in custom copper stills using the distillery's own unique recipe, it delivers a delicate flavor complexity — soft pastry notes, a whisper of caramel and rye spice — with an extremely smooth finish. Named one of Supercall's 6 Best New Vodkas of 2016. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Grain: Oregon winter wheat with Dark Northern rye
- Method: Grain-to-glass, distilled in custom copper stills
- Origin: Portland, Oregon, USA
- Accolade: Supercall (now Thrillist) 6 Best New Vodkas of 2016
The Flagship That Put Portland Vodka on the Map
New Deal Distillery has been doing it the hard way since 2004: selecting its own Oregon grain, mashing, fermenting, and distilling on-site rather than buying neutral spirit by the tanker. That grain-to-glass commitment is exactly what Imbibe magazine spotlighted when the industry's craft-vodka conversation shifted away from pure neutrality — and it's what gives this vodka its light pastry character, marrying wheat sweetness with the earthy edge of rye. At 80 proof it's built as a dependable foundation for any cocktail, subtle enough for delicate flavors like white tea, cucumber, or raspberry. Shop all New Deal spirits or browse our vodka collection and craft vodkas for more grain-to-glass American bottles.
Tasting Notes
Clean and light on the palate, with soft pastry sweetness up front — the wheat's gentle sugar — followed by a touch of caramel and a whisper of rye spice on the finish. There's real character underneath the smoothness: wheat sweetness meets earthy rye notes, keeping the profile interesting enough to sip neat and quiet enough to disappear into a martini.
How to Enjoy
Pour it over a single cube for an easy sipping vodka, or mix a greyhound or martini and let the grain character lift the drink. It excels in cocktails with delicate flavors — the distillery recommends white tea, cucumber, and raspberry recipes — and a simple vodka soda with lemon lets the pastry-soft profile show through.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Deal Vodka made from?New Deal Vodka is made entirely from Oregon grains — primarily winter wheat with a bit of Dark Northern rye — and distilled grain-to-glass at the distillery in Portland, Oregon.
Where is New Deal Distillery located?New Deal Distillery is in Portland, Oregon, on the city's Distillery Row — the distillery and bottle shop sit at 900 SE Salmon Street, Portland, OR 97214.
What is the alcohol content of New Deal Vodka?New Deal Vodka is 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle.
Stock your bar with the Portland flagship — buy New Deal Vodka online from Del Mesa Liquor and savor Oregon's bounty with every sip.