A distinctive expression of a craft that marries Nordic clarity with Californian hedonism, Amass botanic - Vodka - 40°C stands as an ode to distilled botanicals. Conceived by master distiller Morgan McLachlan in collaboration with Copenhagen artisans and produced in Central California, this handcrafted vodka calls on carefully selected organic ingredients. The wheat, exceptionally pure, provides an elegant backbone, while calendula, chamomile and hand‑grated lemon zest deliver an aromatically precise score. With no glycerine or artificial enhancers, it favors exacting technique, clean lines and a clear, caressing texture. It speaks to aesthetes seeking a vodka with character—one that shines when served neat and lends a floral grace to signature cocktails—resolving a contemporary dilemma by combining intensity, drinkability and transparency of production. In the glass, it’s a conversation of light, freshness and delicacy—a suspended moment that reminds us a spirit can also be a landscape.

Blend and distillation

Where winemakers talk of blending, here the grammar is that of distillation. The organic wheat base is distilled slowly to preserve purity and grain sweetness, then worked with organic botanicals chosen with meticulous care. The petals of marigold, calendula and the flowers of chamomile are infused to extract a fine floral thread, while the lemon zest, hand-grated injects a vivid liveliness. The addition of organic cane sugar is intended for balance, not overt sweetness, gently polishing the mouthfeel. No glycerine or artificial additives mask the material, allowing the vodka to express a clear uprightness and restrained elegance. This commitment to sincerity makes each sip readable and precise, in an aesthetic of clarity where technique recedes in favor of sensation.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Crystal bright and gleaming, with graphic transparency, it catches the light like an ink stroke on ivory paper, promising a pure, refined tasting experience.
• Nose: A gentle, airy first impression where chiselled citrus meets a hint of lemon candy. Chamomile weaves a soothing thread, while subtle meadow-flower accents suggest a delicate spring bouquet.
• Palate: A clean lemon-driven attack quickly followed by floral nuances and a suggestion of iced tea. The texture is silky, perfectly smooth, then the finish, dry and precise, brings back impressions of wildflowers before closing on a discreet cereal whisper that signals the wheat’s nobility.

Serving temperature and tips

To showcase its aromatic precision, serve this vodka well chilled, without over‑freezing so as to preserve the expression of citrus and flowers. A tulip glass will best capture the bouquet when tasting neat, while an old fashioned glass will welcome a few ice cubes to stretch the texture and let the floral notes bloom. Allow a short rest in the glass before serving to let the chamomile and lemon notes open gracefully. In cocktails, it provides a luminous structure that supports minimalist creations as well as bolder compositions. Store the bottle upright, protected from light, to preserve its integrity.

Food pairings

• Appetisers: caviar or trout roe, delicate oysters, cured salmon—where iodine and freshness converse with lemony purity.
• Starters: sea bass sashimi, citrus sea bream tartare, scallop carpaccio—dishes that call for crystalline transparency and floral delicacy.
• Main courses: roast poultry with preserved lemon, herb risotto, honey‑glazed root vegetables—for a subtle echo between grain sweetness and the sharp cut of zests.
• Cheeses: fresh goat, light tomme, young pecorino—allowing the botanicals to express themselves freely.
• Desserts: thin lemon tart, fennel confit with dill, poached citrus—ending on a refreshing clarity.

Occasions

Amass botanic - Vodka - 40°C is the perfect companion:

• For a contemporary aperitif celebrating clarity of flavor and the beauty of simple gestures.
• At a mixology dinner where each cocktail dialogues with the plate in a refined sensory staging.
• As an aesthete’s gift for a spirit lover seeking a subtle, memorable botanic signature.

Specifications

• Name: Amass botanic - Vodka - 40°C
• Category: Spirits
• Type: Artisanal botanical vodka
• Origin: Collaboration with Copenhagen, produced in Central California
• Master distiller: Morgan McLachlan
• Grain base: Organic wheat
• Botanicals: Calendula, chamomile, organic lemon zest
• Alcohol content: 40% vol.
• Additives: No glycerine, no artificial additives
• Service: Neat, over ice or as a cocktail base