Volstead Vodka
Volstead Vodka is a 40% ABV (80 proof) gluten-free corn vodka made in Oregon — cheekily named for Congressman Andrew Volstead, the Minnesota representative who sponsored the National Prohibition Act of 1919. The grain spirit undergoes a distinctive step after distillation: it's filtered through charred coconut husks for 96 hours, then cut to proof with pure Cascade mountain water. The result is a vodka of abundance — smoky and tropical with a touch of spice balancing the sweetness. Order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: gluten-free corn
- Production: 96-hour filtration through charred coconut husks; cut with Cascade mountain water
- Origin: distilled at Westward Distillery, Oregon — Wolf Spirit, Eugene, OR
Ninety-Six Hours Through Coconut Husk
Coconut-husk filtration is Volstead's signature: four days of the spirit passing through charred husks before bottling, which is where the exotic smoky note and light coconut character come from. The brand comes from Wolf Spirit LLC in Eugene, Oregon, founded by former Campari America marketer Umberto Luchini. Browse more vodka or see the full Volstead Vodka lineup.
Tasting Notes
Nose: clean with a light coconut aroma and floral notes. Palate: rich with a distinct exotic touch of smoke. Finish: light and long with a hint of spice.
How to Enjoy
Chilled and neat to catch the coconut-husk character, in a martini, or as a clean base in a Moscow Mule where the smoky edge adds interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Volstead Vodka gluten-free? Yes — it's distilled from corn.
Why is it called Volstead Vodka? It's named for Congressman Andrew Volstead, sponsor of the 1919 National Prohibition Act.
An Oregon vodka with a prohibition-era wink — order Volstead Vodka online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.