The Spirit Guild Vapid Vodka
The Spirit Guild Vapid Vodka is not like any other vodka on the shelf — it is distilled from 100% California clementines grown on the Duvall family's Rio Bravo Ranch near Bakersfield, fermented for four days and small-batch distilled in a 250-gallon custom Carl copper still at the Spirit Guild's Arts District distillery in Los Angeles. Bottled unfiltered at 40% ABV (80 proof) in 750mL, it earned a Silver Medal (87 points) at the 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards. A true farm-to-glass vodka: everything happens in-house. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: distilled in Los Angeles, California; clementines from Rio Bravo Ranch, Bakersfield, CA
- Production: 100% clementine base; four-day fermentation; distilled in a 250-gallon custom Carl copper still; bottled unfiltered
- Awards: Silver Medal (87 points), 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards
- Style: fruit-based vodka — citrus character, grain-free
Clementines, Not Grain: The Spirit Guild Story
Husband-and-wife team Morgan McLachlan (head distiller) and Miller Duvall founded The Spirit Guild in Los Angeles in 2012 with a farm-to-glass mandate, and Vapid Vodka — launched in May 2016 — is its calling card. Using the family's own clementines instead of grain gives the spirit a character no grain vodka can match: natural citrus oil depth, a rounder texture, and a finish that actually tastes like something. Bartenders love it for cocktails that need brightness without added sugar. See more vodka or the The Spirit Guild range at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per published reviews: vivid clementine and orange zest on the nose; a supple, oily palate of fresh citrus, white flowers, and a whisper of bitter orange peel; a bright, lingering citrus finish. Unfiltered — it has real texture.
How to Enjoy
This is a cocktail vodka that drinks beautifully neat, too. Build a Vapid Martini with dry vermouth and an orange twist, a citrus-forward Cosmopolitan, or simply a chilled soda with lemon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vapid Vodka made from?
100% clementines from the Duvall family's Rio Bravo Ranch — no grain at all.
Where is The Spirit Guild located?
The Arts District of Los Angeles, at 586 Mateo St — a working distillery, not a sourced brand.
Is it filtered?
No — it is bottled unfiltered after proofing, preserving its texture and citrus character.
A vodka made from California sunshine — order The Spirit Guild Vapid Vodka online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.