Review: Strait Vodka 40

Posted by Arctic Wolf on September 9, 2018

The Myriad Distillery is proud to be PEI’s first and only producer of a full range of artisan distilled spirits namely Strait Shine^®, Lightning, Vodka, Gin, Whisky, Brandy and Pastis. Recently I had a chance to speak with Ken Mill (one of the Distillery’s Principles) over the phone about his operation and products. I learned that Myriad was one of the very first (if not the first) full production Micro-distilleries not only in Prince Edward Island, but in the entire Country. The distillery did in fact pave the way for the other small distilleries to follow.

I also learned that the folks at Myriad Distillery produce all of their products is a small batch style making only those spirits which they have an immediate local market for, and which passes the palate test of the principles. In producing their craft Strait Vodka the distillery begins with a pure Canadian grain alcohol. This neutral spirit is distilled twice more to (according to the distillery):

Ensure a smooth and neutral flavour with hints of natural sweetness that show its Canadian grain origins.

Earlier this summer, I organized a small Vodka tasting for a few friends. We tasted Strait Vodka 40 alongside Russian Standard Vodka, and Banff Ice comparing each for sipping, for shooting, as a palette cleanser, and in cocktails. This review has been written based upon the tasting notes I constructed during the Vodka Tasting as well as from the comments of my friends, and from my impression during a subsequent tasting I did by myself with the spirit in isolation.

Here is a link to my full review for Strait Vodka 40: