aVAO 1137 Barcelona Supreme Quintuple Distilled Vodka

aVAO 1137 is made in Barcelona, and its name refers to the 1137 Treaty of Tudilén that united Aragon and Barcelona, a piece of regional history the brand carries into its identity. The spirit is distilled five times, each pass narrowing it toward a cleaner, smoother base by removing congeners, then filtered through activated charcoal, which adsorbs remaining fusel oils for extra purity. The water is a particular point of pride: pure volcanic water drawn from the surrounding mountains, used to cut the spirit to its final 37.5%. It is certified vegan and gluten-free, a clean and modern style that leans on quintuple distillation rather than heavy character.

The nose is pure and elegant with fine cereal and a subtle mineral edge. The palate is soft and clear with a gentle structure, light sweetness and quiet cereal notes, and the finish is clean, mild and harmonious. Its soft, clear style suits a Pinkster Vodka Tonic: pour a measure over ice, top with Fever-Tree Raspberry and Rhubarb tonic water and add a slice of lemon, so the fruit and tartness of the tonic lead while the vodka keeps everything smooth underneath.