Well, I oversee each of the three stages of distillation - small batches that are distilled in a traditional pot still. The stage where we add the purified water to bring the vodka down to 80 proof is equally important. Finally, we put the liquid into the bottles, the labels are applied – each one is stamped with a unique number. The whole process is laborious, time-consuming and challenging at times, but I wouldn't have it any other way. It's what makes this artisanal vodka special.

Well, I'm not a dictionary but my definition of the word artisanal would mean practicing the craft as an art form. Using traditional methods, and in limited quantities. Think of Moon Mountain Vodka like a limited-edition print - each bottle is not one-of-a-kind, yet it is certainly not mass produced.

Yes. The grain that is used in Moon Mountain Vodka comes from USDA Certified organic farms, every step and tool used in the process is certified organic, and the water we use during distillation contains no impurities.

The best way to learn proper distillation techniques is to apprentice under someone with rich experience you admire. You need a keen nose and palate, and also a serious commitment to learning about the art and science of alcohol - the behaviors of ethanol - or C2H5OH - as well as fermentation, yeast, sugar, fruit and other ingredients and how they interact. Plus, our historic pot-still requires a separate set of knowledge - did you know that alcohol boils at 172ºF? And then there's attention to the various laws and limitations associated with producing vodka, you must make it 80 proof - "or else."