Grand Traverse Distillery Award Winning Vodka

Wine Enthusiast Magazine | Top 50 Spirits of 2009
True North Vodka was selected by F. Paul Pacult as one of the top rated spirits in 2009. In the December 31st 2009 edition of Wine Enthusiast Magazine Paul lists 50 spirits that he feels are “brilliant”. The article is a good read and features many interesting spirits. True North Vodka is selected as one of only six vodkas from around the world to be included in his top 50 spirits of 2009. Read More

2009 International Review of Spirits
Grand Traverse Distillery entered three vodkas into the 2009 competition and was awarded two gold’s and a silver medal. Our True North Vodka received gold and an exceptional rating. This is the second time True North has received this rating from the Beverage Testing Institute. | Read More

Our new Grand Traverse Distillery Wheat Vodka also received a gold medal with a rating of 93 points and an exceptional rating. “A very tasty and smooth vodka for every application.” We are extremely pleased to present our top quality wheat vodka at a price of $21.97. | Read More

True North Cherry Flavored Vodka received a silver metal and a highly recommended rating as well. | Read More

Traverse City, Michigan - Grand Traverse Distillery, Michigan's largest micro-distillery recently brought home its second Gold Medal in six months for its True North Premium Vodka. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is held annually. In 2008, there was a record 847 entries (439 different brand classifications) from 63 countries and six continents. A total of 83 entries were submitted in the vodka class, with Grand Traverse Distillery winning one of only 13 Gold Medals awarded.

True North Owner Kent Rabish said, "Receiving two Gold Medals in our first year is real validation that we're on the right track."

Grand Traverse Distillery's True North Vodka also won the Gold Medal in the prestigious 2007 Beverage Testing Institute's International Review of Spirits Competition which was held in their Tasting Room in Chicago on September 12, 2007. The International Review of Spirits is the most authoritative, influential and respected annual spirits competition in the United States. Major and boutique spirits producers and importers from around the world participate in the competitions. Millions of consumers look to BTI's spirits review on Tastings.com when making decisions regarding the purchase of spirits. The BTI gave True North Vodka an "exceptional" rating of 92 points. True North's alcohol by volume is 40% and it retails for $29.99.

The distillery is the vision of Michigan native Kent Rabish and boasts one of the finest vodkas produced in the United States. True North Vodka, first released in June of 2007, is handcrafted in small batches. The first run included 2,700 bottles which were distributed throughout Michigan and another 2,700 bottles were sent out in July. "True North is the fastest growing vodka in the premium vodka class," Rabish said. "In only four months, we have shipped out more than 900 cases - some 10,800 bottles - and that is better than expected for a new product."

"Clear. Cream, powdered sugar, dried citrus peel, and delicate spice and nut aromas. A smooth silky entry leads to a off-dry medium body of meringue, toasted hazelnut, honeyed fig, and delicate spice. Finishes with a delicate creamy vanilla and wet stone fade. A very smooth and flavorful vodka with an elegant style. Will make a great martini."

For more information, contact Kent Rabish at 231.947.8635.