Blue Ice Double Espresso Vodka 750ML

Blue Ice Double Espresso Vodka 750ML is a coffee-flavored potato vodka from Rigby, Idaho, bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) in a 750ml format. Named Vodka of the Year by USA Spirit Ratings in San Francisco, this expression also earned a Triple Gold at the MicroLiquor Spirits Awards, Double Gold at the Sip Awards, and the Sip Awards Innovation Award — a recognition streak that speaks to its quality across competitive blind-tasting panels.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35%  |  Origin: Rigby, Idaho, USA  |  Style: Espresso-Flavored Potato Vodka  |  Brand: Blue Ice

Production & Heritage

Blue Ice distills its base spirit from Idaho Russet Potatoes through a proprietary fractal distillation process using a four-column apparatus. This system gives the Master Distiller granular control over impurity removal at a micro level, yielding a notably clean potato vodka before any flavoring enters the equation. The Double Espresso expression infuses that base with brewed Arabica coffee beans, and all production water is drawn from the Snake River Aquifer — naturally filtered through roughly 200 feet of porous volcanic rock beneath Idaho's eastern plains.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Freshly brewed espresso dominates the nose immediately, with roasted coffee oils and a subtle sweetness emerging as the spirit opens. There is a lightly bittersweet, almost chocolaty undercurrent beneath the primary coffee aroma.

Taste: The entry is smooth and rounded, carrying the potato vodka's characteristic silky texture. Mid-palate, mocha and roasted Arabica bean notes develop with a natural sweetness that avoids the syrupy quality found in many flavored spirits. The coffee intensity stays balanced against the clean vodka base throughout.

Finish: Medium in length with a velvety, almost creamy texture. Lingering roasted espresso and faint cocoa fade gradually without bitterness.

How to Drink Double Espresso Vodka

Served chilled or over a single large ice cube, the espresso character comes through cleanly without the need for additional sweeteners. This is also an exceptionally functional cocktail vodka built for coffee-forward drinks.

• Espresso Martini — The potato-base smoothness and real Arabica flavor mean less need for added coffee liqueur; it carries the drink on its own or alongside a small measure of simple syrup.
• White Russian — Substituting this for plain vodka adds genuine espresso depth, reducing or eliminating the need for a separate coffee liqueur component.
• Coffee Mule — Paired with ginger beer and a squeeze of lime, the mocha undertones create a spiced-coffee twist on the classic Moscow Mule.

Best For

• Building a streamlined home espresso martini without stocking multiple coffee liqueurs
• Gifting a coffee enthusiast who also appreciates spirits
• After-dinner drinks where dessert-weight richness pairs well with conversation
• Brunch cocktail experimentation with cold-brew and cream-based recipes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Double Espresso Vodka taste like? It delivers authentic roasted Arabica coffee and mocha flavors over a silky potato vodka base, finishing with a velvety, bittersweet espresso note rather than artificial sweetness.

How does Double Espresso Vodka compare to Kahlúa? Kahlúa is a rum-based coffee liqueur at 20% ABV with significant added sugar, while Blue Ice Double Espresso is a 35% ABV potato vodka infused with Arabica beans, making it drier, higher in proof, and more versatile as a cocktail base. Using it in an Espresso Martini produces a cleaner, less sweet result.

Is Double Espresso Vodka good for espresso martinis? It is purpose-built for the drink — the real Arabica bean infusion provides concentrated coffee flavor at a higher proof than liqueurs, allowing bartenders to simplify the recipe while retaining depth.

Where is Double Espresso Vodka made? Blue Ice produces this expression in Rigby, Idaho, using locally grown Idaho Russet Potatoes and water sourced from the Snake River Aquifer, which is naturally filtered through volcanic rock.

What foods pair well with Double Espresso Vodka? Tiramisu mirrors the espresso and cocoa notes directly. Dark chocolate truffles complement the mocha undertone. Vanilla bean panna cotta provides a creamy contrast to the roasted coffee. Toasted almond biscotti echoes the nutty, roasted quality. Aged cheeses like Gouda offer a savory counterpoint to the coffee sweetness.

What sizes does Double Espresso Vodka come in? The standard bottle is 750ml at 35% ABV.

Is Double Espresso Vodka worth the price? It positions in the mid-range value tier for flavored vodkas, but its multiple gold-medal wins and potato-base distinction place it above many grain-based competitors at similar or higher price points.

Why Double Espresso Vodka?

The fractal distillation process across a four-column apparatus is uncommon in flavored vodka production, and the Idaho Russet Potato base delivers a textural richness that grain vodkas rarely match. Earning Vodka of the Year from USA Spirit Ratings alongside a Triple Gold at MicroLiquor and Double Gold at the Sip Awards confirms that the quality translates under professional blind-tasting conditions. For anyone building espresso martinis or coffee cocktails, it functions as both vodka and coffee component in a single bottle — a genuine simplification that does not sacrifice flavor integrity.