These peels and then steeped in the potato vodka for 48 hours. After the maceration, the spirit is then re-distilled. In the botanical chamber of the still they hang Egyptian cotton pillowcases stuffed full of orange peel. The vapours are passed through the chamber, which provides the final product with more fresh orange flavours. Chase Vodka was named as the world's best vodka at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, beating 249 other vodkas from countries including Russia and Poland. [14] See also [ edit ]

Looking at industry trends they could see that vodka would one day have to lead into gin production. Personally, I prefer my Martini stirred as shaking will simply dilute the drink too much and it will bring out the vermouth much more than I like. If you do choose to shake yours, I would suggest trying it with a little bit less vermouth than you would normally use when stirring. Of course, if you are a fan of a more herbal Martini, then perhaps you ought to try shaking. Chase Distillery is known for its field-to-bottle process when it comes to spirit making. The potatoes are grown at the family farm and it takes 250 potatoes to produce one bottle of Chase Original Potato Vodka. These potatoes are first peeled, then mashed and turned into sugars, before being added into the fermentation tanks for around 36 to 48 hours. Stir all ingredients together with ice and strain into an ice-filled tumbler. Garnish with an olive and a basil leaf.

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As we are celebrating National Vodka Day this weekend, I have teamed up with Chase Distillery to create a range of vodka-based Martinis, or Vodkatinis. As well as the classic recipe, I have also included some with a (savoury) twist. Chase Original Potato Vodka The Chase family started out as potato farmers, growing potatoes for many big-name supermarkets. However, this did not give them much enjoyment. Stir the vodka and vermouth with ice in the glass part of your Boston shaker. Strain into a Martini glass and add garnish.

First, they take the peel from Seville oranges and steam heat them in a pressurised environment. This piece of equipment is something you would be more than likely to find in the perfume industry, but it does a wonderful job of creating the marmalade flavour of this spirit. They longed for more customer interaction. The decision was made to move into producing something of their own, crisps. Many successful years passed as the producers of Tyrell’s Crisps but they kept wondering what next for the humble potato. It was at this point, around 2006/07, that research into potato vodka began. Shake all ingredients well with ice and double strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with a mini toast. Marinara Martini Chase Vodka was voted Best in the world in April 2010 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. [1]

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Chase Vodka is a single estate potato vodka made in Herefordshire, England, UK by William Chase, who is also known for founding Tyrrells crisps. Morris, Steven (11 June 2010). "Vodka from English crispmaker's farm voted best in the world". guardian.co.uk . Retrieved 5 August 2010. Cut tomato into slices, removing the seeds and most of the flesh. Add the skin (and some flesh) into a sterilised jar and add vodka. Muddle well and leave to sit in the fridge for 12 hours or more. Once you’re happy with the taste, strain the spirit well. I infused mine nearly 24 hours. Smale, Will (8 February 2016). "The potato farmer who swapped bankruptcy for making millions". BBC . Retrieved 26 May 2016.

The outcome is a clean and earthy vodka with mineral undertones and a buttery mouthfeel. An ideal vodka for a Martini! Vodka Martini Hopkins, Amy (5 March 2015). "Top 10 'single estate' spirits". The Spirits Business . Retrieved 26 May 2016.Have you tried Chase Original Potato Vodka? Which one of the above recipes would you most like to try? Miller, Rachel. "How I created the world's best vodka from my potato farm in Herefordshire". The Marketing Donut . Retrieved 26 May 2016. Caine, Rebecca (5 February 2015). "Chase Distillery in Preston Wynne secures China export deal". Hereford Times . Retrieved 26 May 2016. Once the liquid is separated from the mash, it runs through a copper pot still and rectification column with 48 bubble plates. The final spirit is brought down to 40% ABV using water from the local water source. The whole process from field to bottle takes up to two weeks.

https://www.diageo.com/en/news-and-media/press-releases/2021/diageo-completes-acquisition-of-chase-distillery I used the remaining tomato flesh to infuse some dry vermouth in the same way as above. This can also be used to create a less tomatoey version of this Martini (see below). Marinara Martini vol.2Lyons, Matthew (30 March 2016). "Chase Distillery marks eighth birthday with San Francisco double gold". Harpers.co.uk . Retrieved 26 May 2016. Stir the vodka and vermouth with ice in the glass part of your Boston shaker. Strain into a Martini glass and add garnish. Ring My Bell (Pepper)