Skyy Vodka Review and Tasting Notes: A Premium Experience

Want to try a vodka that elevates your cocktail experience, making every sip a moment of pure bliss

Skyy Vodka is a famous American spirit that has been around since 1992. Now owned by Gruppo America, it sold an astounding 13.4 million cases in 2022.

So what makes it so popular? Some like its smooth and neutral taste and use it to make cocktails. But there's more to this vodka than meets the eye, so let's explore why it's so popular by first looking at its origin.

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The Origin Story

Skyy vodka was created in 1992 by Maurice Kanbar, a San Francisco entrepreneur looking for a smoother and cleaner spirit than the ones available.

His vision was to create a vodka nearly free of impurities that gave it a harsh flavour. Kanbar developed a proprietary quadruple-column distillation and triple-filtration process to achieve the desired taste.

Key Features

• Classification

  Vodka

• Location

  San Francisco, California

• Made From

  Wheat, corn, and potatoes

• Price

  $62 ($50.50 member price)

• ABV

  40%

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The Process of Creation

SkyyVodka is made from a blend of wheat, corn, and potatoes, which create a smooth and crisp flavour. The distillers combine the grains with pristine water from the Sierra Nevada mountains, which helps extract the most flavour during fermentation.

Then, the fermented grain mash is distilled four times in copper pot stills, removing impurities. An activated carbon filtration process removes remaining impurities and flavours. The final step is to dilute the vodka to 40% ABV using pure soft water before pouring it into the iconic cobalt blue bottle.

The Eye, Nose, and Palate

With a deeper understanding of how this gin is made, let's look at the finer details regarding taste, smell, and appearance.

• The Appearance

  SKYY Vodka has a crystal clear, mercury-like appearance. When served straight from the freezer, it has a bright, shimmering clarity and a velvety texture.

• The Smell

  You pick up subtle notes of grain and vanilla. There are also faint hints of pepper spice and citrus zest.

• The Taste

  The first sip delivers a smooth and velvety mouthfeel with no burn. The flavour is crisp and refreshing, with notes of wheat. It also has a subtle vanilla sweetness on the mid-palate before fading to a clean, dry finish.

• The Pricing

  Skyy vodka price in Singapore is around $62. As a Paneco member, you can save 19% — a genuine quality that doesn't break the bank.

Final Verdict: Is Skyy Vodka Worth the Money?

Skyy vodka is a suitable option if you want quality and smooth taste without a premium price. In taste tests, it stands up well against higher-end luxury vodkas costing twice as much.

The subtle, neutral profile makes it shine for cocktails or mixed drinks. Between its smooth taste born of expert distilling and its eye-catching blue bottle, SKYY Vodka delivers impressive quality and style for the money. So what are you waiting for? Head to Paneco and try it for yourself.

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FAQ

• What is Skyy Vodka Best Mixed With?

  A simple chilled soda water with a squeeze of lime. Try not to mix with sugary mixers if you like to experience the quality of the vodka.

• What Makes Skyy Vodka Special?

  The quality-to-price ratio makes Skyy vodka stand out from the crowd.

• What size is SKYY Vodka?

  Most stores in Singapore carry 700ml and 750ml.