PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Prairie Organic Vodka is built on a genuinely rare level of transparency for the category: every single bottle is traceable back to the exact Minnesota field where its corn was grown. The vodka is distilled entirely from single-sourced, non-GMO organic corn cultivated on family farms across the state — after harvest, the corn travels to a co-op facility where it's milled, mashed, and fermented, before that fermented mash makes its way to the Prairie distillery for column distillation. From there, the spirit passes through a three-stage filtration process using activated carbon made from coconut shells, before being finished with pristine water drawn from a glacial aquifer — the combination responsible for the vodka's genuinely smooth, clean character.
Prairie takes its environmental commitments seriously well beyond the marketing copy: the distillery runs on renewable energy, recycles its process water, and has achieved a carbon footprint roughly 25% lower than traditional vodka distillation methods. Even the spent corn mash gets a second life, repurposed as cattle feed on local farms — a genuinely closed-loop approach that reflects the brand's own description of itself: "the original Prairie spirit made for those who appreciate hard work and no compromise."
The tasting notes across retailers are consistently gentle and inviting: hints of melon and pear on the nose, creamy on the palate, closing bright and smooth. Curiada's more detailed account describes "a pleasant nose of juicy pears, ripe melons, fresh meadow flowers, warm vanilla and sweet corn," with a palate that's "smooth and creamy" carrying "mild corn flavor with a slight sweetness" against "neutral grain character balanced by a gentle warmth" — genuinely clean, with "no harsh alcohol burn." The finish runs medium in length, leaving "a crisp, cool sensation" with corn sweetness lingering briefly before fading into a clean, refreshing close with minimal heat. Total Wine's own community notes describe it as genuinely capable of standing in as a sipping vodka on the rocks — a real testament to how smooth and approachable this corn-based spirit turns out. This 10-count pack of individual 50ml bottles makes for an easy, low-commitment way to sample Prairie's farm-to-bottle approach, ideal for gifting, events, or simply having a well-portioned option on hand.
Prairie Organic Vodka is distilled from single-sourced, non-GMO organic corn grown on family farms throughout Minnesota, with a level of farm-to-bottle traceability genuinely rare in the vodka category — every bottle can be traced back to the exact field where its corn was harvested. Following harvest, the corn is brought to a co-op farm facility, where it's milled, mashed, and fermented before the resulting mash travels to the Prairie distillery for column distillation.
The finished spirit is filtered through a three-stage process using activated carbon made from coconut shells, then finished with pristine water sourced from a glacial aquifer — a combination that contributes directly to the vodka's smooth, clean character. Production emphasizes sustainability throughout: the distillery uses renewable energy sources, recycles its water, and maintains a carbon footprint approximately 25% lower than traditional vodka distillation methods. Spent corn mash from the distillation process is repurposed as cattle feed on local farms. Bottled at 40% ABV / 80 proof, this offering presents the vodka in a set of ten individual 50ml bottles.
No numerical critic score is confirmed for this product at this time.
Total Wine & More (customer/house-style review):
"This is a premium vodka with some amazing tasting notes. It has creamy, slightly sweet, slight vanilla notes. It could easily be a sipping vodka on the rocks for those that prefer that type of cocktail."
Prairie / retailer official tasting notes (consistent across multiple retailers):
"Hints of melon and pear on the nose, creamy on the palate, bright and smooth at the finish. The original Prairie spirit made for those who appreciate hard work and no compromise."
Curiada (extended tasting note):
"Prairie Organic Vodka is a pleasant nose of juicy pears, ripe melons, fresh meadow flowers, warm vanilla and sweet corn. Enjoy the initial sweetness. Nose: Clean and subtle. Hints of corn sweetness with a touch of vanilla. Faint mineral notes reminiscent of filtered spring water. Palate: Smooth and creamy texture. Mild corn flavor with a slight sweetness. Neutral grain character balanced by a gentle warmth. Very clean, with no harsh alcohol burn. Finish: Medium length. Leaves a crisp, cool sensation. Slight corn sweetness lingers briefly. Clean and refreshing aftertaste with minimal heat."
Distiller.com (aggregator tasting note):
"This vodka has a pleasant nose of ripe orchard fruit, fresh meadow flower, and slightly toasted cereal. The initial taste hints at sweetness, but that soon dissipates into a pleasant burn."
Nose
Clean and subtle, with hints of melon and pear leading, joined by ripe orchard fruit and fresh meadow flowers. Warm vanilla and sweet corn add gentle depth, alongside faint mineral notes reminiscent of filtered spring water.
Palate
Smooth and creamy in texture, with mild corn flavor carrying a slight natural sweetness. Neutral grain character is balanced by gentle warmth, genuinely clean throughout with no harsh alcohol burn.
Finish
Bright and smooth, medium in length, leaving a crisp, cool sensation. Corn sweetness lingers briefly before fading into a clean, refreshing close with minimal heat.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Corn-Based Organic Vodka |
| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV / 80 Proof |
| Base | Single-sourced, non-GMO organic corn — Minnesota family farms |
| Traceability | Every bottle traceable to the exact field of origin |
| Distillation | Column distilled |
| Filtration | Three-stage activated carbon (coconut shell-derived) |
| Finishing Water | Glacial aquifer |
| Sustainability | Renewable energy, recycled water, ~25% lower carbon footprint; spent mash repurposed as cattle feed |
| Style / Identity | Smooth, creamy, gently sweet corn vodka — genuinely clean with minimal alcohol burn |
| Aromas & Flavors | Melon, pear, meadow flower, vanilla, sweet corn |
| Best Served | Neat, on the rocks, or in classic vodka cocktails |
| Format | 10 x 50ml bottles |
On the Rocks — genuinely smooth enough to sip on its own, per multiple retailer reviews.
Vodka Martini
2.5 oz Prairie Organic Vodka · dry vermouth to taste · olive or lemon twist.
Moscow Mule
2 oz Prairie Organic Vodka · fresh lime juice · ginger beer, over ice.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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