OuterSpace Vodka 70 cl 40%

Some bottles hide on the shelf. This one does the opposite. An alien head with two black eyes looking back at you, and inside it a corn vodka filtered through stone older than the Earth itself.

Please note: this is not the Chrome edition. The bottle is clear glass with black eyes.

Expert description

OuterSpace Vodka is an American Vodka distilled five times from corn and bottled at 40%.

The idea came from Jim Denoon, who works with the design and development of glass packaging for a living. It shows. The bottle is shaped as an alien head and is at least as much shelf theatre as it is packaging. Behind the gimmick sits a properly made vodka: the corn comes from Iowa, the spirit runs through five distillations, and it is finally filtered through meteorite material dated at over four billion years. The vodka is gluten free.

Five distillations do something to the texture. It turns round and creamy rather than sharp, and the sweetness from the corn gets room to fill the middle before drying out again towards the end.

Tasting notes

Nose

Almost neutral on the first pass. Give it a moment and a light vanilla sweetness appears, along with something green, close to mint leaf.

Palate

Creamy and round. Corn sweetness sits clearly in the middle, soft and nearly milky, until a peppery warmth cuts through it.

Finish

The sweetness disappears faster than expected and leaves something dry and spiced. The warmth stays around far longer.

Specifications

Name: OuterSpace Vodka
Distillery: OuterSpace
Region/Country: Iowa, USA
Type: American Vodka
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Five times distilled
EAN no.: 3760175132070
Serving suggestion: Ice cold as a shot, or in an Espresso Martini where the creamy texture carries the coffee.

Flavour profile

Soft · Creamy · Lightly sweet · Spiced finish

Did you know?

The meteorites the vodka is filtered through are dated at over four billion years. That makes them older than the grain, the water and the glass in the bottle, and older than practically the entire present surface of the Earth.

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Frequently asked questions about OuterSpace Vodka

Why is the bottle shaped as an alien head?

Because the man behind it works in glass design. Jim Denoon developed both the concept and the bottle, and the shape is as much part of the product as the liquid. It holds its own on a back bar and is impossible to miss in a gift box.

What does filtering through meteorite stone actually mean?

It is the final step after the five distillations. The spirit is passed through crushed meteorite material dated at over four billion years. The effect on flavour is mild, but it is a genuine part of the bottle's story and a detail people remember.

What does OuterSpace Vodka taste like?

Soft and creamy with a clear sweetness from the corn. There is a light vanilla note on the nose and a peppery warmth cutting through the middle. The finish turns dry and spiced, which makes it less sweet than it starts.

Is it gluten free?

Yes. The vodka is distilled purely from American corn and contains no gluten grains. That makes it an obvious option if you are hosting guests who avoid wheat, barley and rye.

Which drinks does it suit?

The creamy texture holds up well in an Espresso Martini or a White Russian, where the sweetness has something to play against. In a classic Martini it turns a little too soft for most palates. Find more ideas among our Vodka brands.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, and particularly for someone who does not take themselves too seriously. The bottle wraps itself, and it stays on the shelf long after the contents are gone. Plenty of people turn it into a vase or a lamp afterwards.

What is the difference between this and the Chrome edition?

Only the bottle. The Chrome edition has a mirrored metallic surface, while this one is clear glass with black eyes. The contents are the same corn vodka, distilled five times and filtered through meteorite stone.