Blue Ice Organic Wheat Vodka
40% ABV (80 proof) | 750mL | USDA organic Idaho winter wheat — Blue Ice Organic Wheat Vodka is distilled in Rigby, Idaho from USDA-certified organic winter wheat grown in the state's rich volcanic soil, using water drawn from the Snake River Aquifer — naturally filtered through some 200 feet of volcanic rock from Grand Teton snowmelt. Four-column fractional distillation plus a patented five-stage filtration produces a vodka that's certified Kosher, has no added sugar, and runs just 64 calories per ounce. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The pour is clean and silky: soft wheat sweetness and light mineral on the nose, a faint grapefruit-peel note mid-palate, and a finish of cracked black pepper, coriander, and spicy ginger. Among organic vodkas, Blue Ice stands out for tasting like something — the winter wheat gives it a rounded, faintly sweet grain character that most neutral vodkas lack, while staying crisp enough for a martini. Gold medal, 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition; 94 points, Beverage Testing Institute.
Tasting notes
Nose: soft clean grain, light mineral, faint grapefruit peel. Palate: silky wheat sweetness, subtle citrus. Finish: cracked black pepper, coriander, lingering ginger spice. (Per brand/retailer notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 40% ABV (80 proof) — 750mL
- USDA-certified organic Idaho winter wheat; Snake River Aquifer water
- Four-column distillation + patented five-stage filtration
- Certified Kosher, no added sugar, 64 calories per ounce
- Distilled in Rigby, Idaho by Distilled Resources, Inc.
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Ice cold, neat or in a vodka martini — the wheat character shines with minimal dilution. Keeps beautifully in the freezer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Ice Vodka really organic?
Yes — it's made from USDA-certified organic Idaho winter wheat (certified through Oregon Tilth, a USDA-accredited certifier).
Where is Blue Ice Vodka made?
Rigby, Idaho, by Distilled Resources, Inc., using Snake River Aquifer water filtered through volcanic rock.
How is it distilled?
Four-column fractional distillation followed by a patented five-stage filtration process.
Is it gluten-free?
Like all distilled vodkas it contains no gluten protein after distillation, but it is not marketed as gluten-free — check with the producer if you have celiac concerns.