Kástra Elión Vodka is Where Greek Mythology Meets Mixology.
Olives or “elión,” a Greek derivative of eliás, endure peace and abundance in ancient mythology, but also establish a new native vodka in global mixology today.
Kástra Elión is copper-pot-distilled from the finest olive fruit found in the hilly Nafpaktos region of western Greece, forming a flavor profile with subtle salty notes of ripe olives refined with zippy and peppery undertones, and a creamy-buttery finish.
“Master craft distillation is alive and well by utilizing local herbs to produce a spirit like gin,” states co-founder Frank Mihalopoulos. “We’re the only Greek vodka master – crafted and distilled – with Greek olives.”
The distinctive process involves hand-harvesting olives; blending curated grains and crystallized spring water from Mount Taygetus, the highest peak in southern Greece, and resting for a 30-day period for a smooth saline sensation. After, the savory distillate is bottled in a tall vessel – a “reminiscent of a Greek island” where the sea blues meet the pristine whites of the centuries-old landscape.
The transcendent name refers to the preserved castle or “kástro” that stands guard of the hills and groves of Nafpaktos, as the ancestral home to Kástra Elión and the deep-rooted family that produced it.
“We’re not a flavored vodka, and we didn’t set out to make an olive-flavored vodka, but rather to tap into the particular attributes from the olive fruit in order to get the mouthfeel; smooth taste, and overall complexity that makes our product,” Mihalopoulos mentions. “We really wanted to create something that added to the category and delivered on both taste and presentation.”
Enjoy it “on the rocks; in an Espresso Martini, Dirty Martini [or] other traditional drinks such as a Vesper or Gimlet,” he suggests.
The Kástra Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 oz. Kástra Elión Vodka
- 1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth
- 1 Dash Orange Bitters
- Pinch of Salt
- Lemon-infused Olive Oil (for garnish)
Preparation: Combine ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice cubes. Stir for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with lemon-infused olive oil.
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Source: Mixology News
