Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Organic Vodka 700ML

Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Organic Vodka 700ML is a 40% ABV organic wheat vodka in a 700ml bottle, blended with glacial water sourced from Alaska's Blue Lake. This expression earned a Gold Medal at the 2017 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition and 91 points from Tastings.com, distinguishing it as one of the more decorated organic vodkas on the market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 proof)  |  Origin: Distilled in Temperance, Michigan  |  Organic Wheat Vodka  |  Water Source: Blue Lake, Alaska

Production & Heritage

Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Organic Vodka is distilled five times from 100% certified organic wheat and triple decanted before filtration. The defining production choice is the water: four glaciers wind down from the mountains surrounding Alaska's Blue Lake, producing water so naturally pure that it requires no additional filtration before blending. This glacial water integration gives the vodka a mineral backbone that separates it from standard filtered or spring-water vodkas, and the organic wheat base delivers a naturally clean, slightly sweet grain character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens clean and restrained, with faint dried fruit and a barely discernible almond sweetness. There is little of the harsh ethanol bite common in the category — instead, a subtle creaminess emerges as the spirit breathes.

Taste: On entry, the palate is remarkably smooth with a silky, light-to-medium body. Mid-palate, crisp high notes reminiscent of grapefruit peel appear alongside touches of fennel and fresh lettuce greens. After a few seconds, a rich portfolio of minerals breaks through, giving the vodka real textural depth and a brisk, summery quality.

Finish: The finish is dry and clean, with a lingering touch of cane sugar sweetness and a refreshing, mouth-cleansing character. Light lemony notes emerge toward the tail, keeping the close lively rather than flat.

How to Drink Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Vodka

Neat and lightly chilled is the best way to appreciate the glacial water's mineral contribution and the silky wheat texture. A single ice cube opens the spirit without dulling its crisp edges.

• Vodka Martini: The clean, mineral-driven profile makes it an excellent base for a dry Martini, where water quality directly shapes the drink's clarity and mouthfeel.
• Moscow Mule: The grapefruit peel brightness and fennel undertones complement ginger beer's spice without fighting it.
• Greyhound: The natural citrus and lettuce-green notes amplify fresh grapefruit juice, creating a cocktail that tastes cohesive rather than layered.

Best For

• Organic spirits enthusiasts exploring the vodka category
• Gifting to someone who values terroir-driven spirits and clean production
• Hosting a craft cocktail evening where water source and grain quality matter
• Side-by-side tastings comparing water-source-driven vodkas

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Vodka taste like? It drinks clean and silky with a light-to-medium body, showing faint dried fruit, grapefruit peel, and a mineral backbone from the glacial water. The finish is dry with a subtle cane sugar sweetness.

How does Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Vodka compare to Crop Organic Vodka? Both are certified organic grain vodkas, but Leaf differentiates itself through its unfiltered Alaskan glacial water source, which adds a noticeable mineral dimension. Crop Organic tends to present a slightly rounder, softer profile, while Leaf leans crisper and more angular.

Is Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Vodka good for sipping neat? Yes — its five-times-distilled, triple-decanted production yields a smooth, low-burn spirit that rewards chilled neat drinking. The mineral character and subtle sweetness keep it interesting without any mixer.

Where is Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Vodka made? The vodka is distilled from organic wheat in Temperance, Michigan, then blended with glacial water sourced from Blue Lake in Alaska, where four glaciers feed naturally pure water into the lake.

What foods pair well with Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Vodka? Smoked salmon and crème fraîche canapés complement the mineral notes. Fresh oysters echo the vodka's clean, briny crispness. Pickled vegetables and charcuterie match its dry finish. Mild soft cheeses like burrata highlight the creamy wheat undertones.

What sizes does Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Vodka come in? This expression is available in a 700ml bottle, which is the standard size for this product.

Is Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Vodka worth the price? It positions in the premium tier for organic vodkas, and the combination of certified organic wheat, five-times distillation, and unfiltered Alaskan glacial water justifies that placement. Multiple competition medals — including Gold at the 2017 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition — validate its quality relative to the price point.

Why Leaf Alaskan Glacial Water Vodka?

The single most important differentiator here is the water. While most vodkas rely on municipal or filtered spring water, Leaf sources from Alaska's Blue Lake, where four glaciers deliver water pure enough to skip filtration entirely. That decision shapes everything about the finished spirit — the mineral presence, the silky texture, the crisp finish. Backed by a Gold Medal from the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition and 91 points from Tastings.com, this is an organic vodka that earns distinction through sourcing decisions rather than marketing language alone.