Blue Ice Huckleberry Vodka 750ML

Blue Ice Huckleberry Vodka 750ML is a 35% ABV (70 proof) flavored potato vodka infused with wild huckleberry from Rigby, Idaho. A Triple Gold winner at the MicroLiquor Spirits Awards, this expression pairs Blue Ice's signature potato-based smoothness with the distinctly Northwestern flavor of huckleberry — a wild berry that resists commercial cultivation, giving it an authentic terroir-driven character rarely found in flavored vodkas.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35% (70 proof)  |  Origin: Rigby, Idaho, USA  |  Flavored Potato Vodka  |  Distillery: 21st Century Spirits

Production & Heritage

21st Century Spirits, based in Rigby, Idaho, produces Blue Ice from locally grown Russet Burbank potatoes — the same variety that made Idaho famous for its agricultural output. The base spirit is distilled four times before undergoing a proprietary five-step filtration process that passes the liquid through fine charcoal, a filter press, garnet crystal, travertine, and sub-micron filters. This exceeds the industry standard of three filtrations and is designed to strip away impurities while preserving the naturally creamy mouthfeel that potato distillation provides. Water is sourced from the Snake River Aquifer, which flows through ancient basalt rock formations that act as a natural filter. The huckleberry flavoring is then introduced to the finished spirit, resulting in a vibrant, berry-forward vodka.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe, plump huckleberry greets the nose immediately, followed by a gentle undercurrent of natural sweetness. There is no sharp alcohol burn — the potato base contributes a soft, almost creamy backdrop to the berry aromatics.

Taste: The entry is bright with wild berry flavor, landing squarely between tart and sweet without veering too far in either direction. At mid-palate, a velvety potato-derived texture emerges, rounding out the fruit notes and giving the spirit unexpected body for a flavored vodka. The balance avoids the cloying, candy-like sweetness common in lesser flavored spirits.

Finish: Medium in length, smooth and clean with lingering huckleberry that fades gradually. A subtle tartness keeps the finish lively rather than flat.

How to Drink Blue Ice Huckleberry

Chilled and neat is the most direct way to appreciate the berry-to-potato interplay, though a single ice cube opens the aromatics slightly. This vodka also performs exceptionally well in cocktails. A Huckleberry Lemon Drop lets the tart berry notes shine against fresh citrus. A Huckleberry Mule — substituting this for plain vodka in a Moscow Mule — adds fruity depth that complements ginger beer's spice. A Huckleberry Cosmopolitan works because the berry flavor replaces or supplements cranberry juice, simplifying the build while adding complexity.

Best For

• Introducing flavored vodka fans to a potato-based alternative with genuine character
• Building a Pacific Northwest-themed cocktail menu at home
• Gifting someone who collects regional American spirits
• Summer entertaining where fruit-forward mixed drinks are in demand

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Blue Ice Huckleberry taste like? It delivers vibrant wild huckleberry flavor balanced between tart and sweet, carried on a smooth, velvety potato-vodka base with a clean, berry-tinged finish.

How does Blue Ice Huckleberry compare to 44 North Huckleberry Vodka? Both are Idaho-made potato vodkas flavored with huckleberry, making them direct competitors. Blue Ice uses a five-step filtration process versus a more standard filtration approach from 44 North, and sits at 35% ABV compared to 44 North's 35%, so the primary difference lies in mouthfeel and the intensity of the berry flavoring.

Is Blue Ice Huckleberry good for cocktails? Yes — its balanced sweetness and prominent berry flavor make it a versatile cocktail ingredient that can replace plain vodka in most recipes while adding a huckleberry dimension without overpowering other ingredients.

Where is Blue Ice Huckleberry made? It is produced by 21st Century Spirits in Rigby, Idaho, using locally sourced Russet Burbank potatoes and water drawn from the Snake River Aquifer.

What foods pair well with Blue Ice Huckleberry? Dark chocolate truffles complement the berry sweetness. Fresh goat cheese balances the tartness with creamy tang. Grilled duck breast echoes the wild, gamey quality of huckleberry. Lemon tarts create a bright citrus-berry contrast. Vanilla bean panna cotta provides a neutral canvas that lets the huckleberry flavor lead.

What sizes does Blue Ice Huckleberry come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Blue Ice Huckleberry worth the price? It positions as an accessible, mid-range flavored vodka that punches above its price tier thanks to the four-times-distilled potato base and five-step filtration — production details more commonly associated with premium unflavored spirits.

Why Blue Ice Huckleberry?

The five-step filtration process is the clearest differentiator here — it goes beyond what most flavored vodkas undergo and produces a noticeably cleaner spirit. The Triple Gold medal at the MicroLiquor Spirits Awards and its recognition as an Impact Hot Prospect Brand in 2020 confirm that the industry has taken notice. Huckleberries themselves are wild-harvested and cannot be commercially farmed, lending an authenticity to the flavor profile that synthetic berry vodkas simply cannot replicate. For a flavored vodka rooted in genuine regional identity — Idaho potatoes, Snake River water, Northwestern berries — this expression stands apart from mass-market alternatives.