BlingNova Corn Vodka

According to Edo Berger of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the collision of two neutron stars may produce at least ten times the mass of the Moon in pure gold. Nearly the entire cosmic inventory of this precious metal, including the gold in wedding rings, likely originated from neutron star collisions. This phenomenon has earned the nickname "bling nova" due to its remarkable production of gold.

The first time Matchbook Distillers ran Thor Oeschner’s corn, there was an almost gravitational pull towards the mill. Everyone in the building was drawn by its richness, reminiscent of the corn's home in the Finger Lakes, aptly named Moon Lake. The aroma was profoundly nostalgic, evoking memories of familiar, yet intensified corn scents.

This corn is transformed into a rich vodka, nicknamed Bling Nova. The process involves milling, mashing, fermenting, and a stripping run through a copper and stainless pot still. The initial distillation produces "low wines," which are combined from three batches for a final spirit run through copper columns with 22 plates. Despite the complex journey, the vodka retains a warm nostalgic feel. Matchbook Distillers, originally hesitant to release a vodka due to its conventional image, embraced the quality of this product, excited to share it.

Bling Nova is crafted from 100% certified organic corn grown on a regenerative farm in New York, embodying the principle that better ingredients lead to better drinking experiences.

• Producer: Matchbook Distilling Co.
• Region: Greenport, New York
• Spirit: Vodka
• Alcohol: 40%