Purity Vodka 34 1L

Purity Vodka 34 1L is a 40% ABV organic Swedish vodka distilled 34 times from winter wheat and malted barley, bottled in a one-liter format. It earned 97 points and the Chairman's Trophy for Best Unflavored Vodka at the 2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge — one of more than 150 international gold medals the expression has collected.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 Proof)  |  Origin: Southern Sweden  |  Style: Unflavored, 34x Distilled  |  Distillery: Purity Distillery, Ellinge Castle

Production & Heritage

Purity Distillery operates from the grounds of Ellinge Castle in the Skåne region of southern Sweden, a site with a history stretching back centuries. The vodka is made from a base of certified organic winter wheat and malted barley, then slowly distilled 34 times through a process designed to maximize copper surface contact. Roughly 90 percent of the distillate evaporates during this extended distillation; only the purest heart cut is retained, meaning the spirit requires no charcoal or carbon filtration. The final spirit is cut with soft natural spring water sourced near the distillery, preserving a clean yet characterful profile that distinguishes it from heavily filtered competitors.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Moderately aromatic on the nose, opening with toasted cereal and soft grain before giving way to gentle spice and a faint citrus lift. There is a notable absence of any harsh alcohol burn, even at full strength.

Taste: The entry is smooth and velvety, with sweet grain notes leading into a mid-palate of white chocolate and light vanilla. As it develops, bread-like richness emerges alongside a subtle almond sweetness, balanced by a lemon-pepper astringency that keeps the texture lively rather than flat.

Finish: Medium in length, clean, and rounded, with lingering echoes of soft grain and delicate citrus peel. The finish fades gracefully without bitterness or heat, reinforcing the purity of the distillate.

How to Drink Purity 34

Neat and slightly chilled is the most revealing way to appreciate the 34-fold distillation — the velvety texture and grain sweetness come through with full clarity. On the rocks, it remains cohesive as the ice slowly opens up the citrus notes. Beyond sipping, Purity 34 performs exceptionally well in cocktails:

• Vodka Martini: The clean, rounded body lets dry vermouth shine without competing grain harshness.
• Lemon Drop: Its natural citrus undertone dovetails with fresh lemon juice, reducing the need for excess sugar.
• Espresso Martini: The white chocolate and vanilla character in the mid-palate complements coffee liqueur and fresh espresso beautifully.

Best For

• Gifting a vodka enthusiast who appreciates ultra-refined, award-winning spirits
• Stocking a home bar where vodka serves double duty in cocktails and neat sipping
• Hosting a blind tasting to compare premium European wheat vodkas side by side
• Elevating a dinner party Martini service with a competition-proven base spirit

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Purity 34 taste like? Purity 34 delivers a smooth, velvety palate of sweet grain, white chocolate, and light vanilla, balanced by subtle lemon-pepper astringency and toasted cereal undertones. The finish is clean and medium-length with no harsh burn.

How does Purity 34 compare to Grey Goose? Both are wheat-based premium vodkas in a similar price tier, but Purity 34 undergoes 34 distillations compared to Grey Goose's single distillation process, resulting in a noticeably smoother, more texturally rich spirit. In independent blind tastings, Purity has frequently been rated higher for overall quality and complexity.

Is Purity 34 good for sipping neat? Yes — the 34-fold distillation eliminates virtually all harshness, making it one of the smoother vodkas available for neat sipping. A slight chill enhances the creamy mouthfeel without muting the grain character.

Where is Purity 34 made? Purity 34 is produced at Purity Distillery on the grounds of the historic Ellinge Castle in the Skåne region of southern Sweden. The distillery sources organic winter wheat and malted barley from the surrounding agricultural region.

What foods pair well with Purity 34? Chilled shrimp or oysters on the half shell complement its clean, briny-mineral edge. Smoked salmon or gravlax echoes the Scandinavian origin. Mild, creamy cheeses like burrata or fresh chèvre mirror the vodka's velvety texture, while dark chocolate truffles pick up the white chocolate and vanilla notes on the mid-palate.

What sizes does Purity 34 come in? Purity Vodka 34 is available in 750ml and 1L bottles, with this listing representing the larger one-liter format.

Is Purity 34 worth the price? Purity 34 positions as a premium vodka, competing directly with established names like Grey Goose and Belvedere. Its 97-point Chairman's Trophy score, organic ingredients, and 34-distillation process deliver strong value within this tier, particularly in the 1L format.

Why Purity 34?

The defining fact about Purity 34 is its 34-fold distillation — an extreme production commitment that discards roughly 90 percent of the total distillate to isolate only the smoothest heart cut. That process earned it the Chairman's Trophy and 97 points at the 2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, plus a 93-point score from Wine Enthusiast in 2021, placing it among the most critically acclaimed unflavored vodkas in the world. The organic grain bill and unfiltered finishing method preserve character that many competing vodkas strip away. For anyone who dismisses vodka as a neutral spirit, Purity 34 makes a compelling counter-argument.