Blue Ice Potato Vodka
Blue Ice Potato Vodka is America's handcrafted potato vodka — 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL — distilled from 100% Idaho Russet Burbank potatoes at Silver Creek Distillery in Rigby, Idaho. Only about 1% of vodkas are potato-based, and Blue Ice's small-batch process runs four-column distillation plus a five-stage filtration (fine charcoal, filter press, garnet crystal, travertine, submicron filter) against the industry-standard three. It's gluten-free, non-GMO, and additive-free, and it's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Source: 100% Idaho Russet Burbank potatoes; Snake River Aquifer water, naturally filtered through volcanic rock
- Method: four-column distillation + five-stage filtration at Silver Creek Distillery, Rigby, ID
- Dietary: certified gluten-free, non-GMO, all-natural, no sugar added (64 cal/oz)
- Accolades: 98 pts Pacific Magazine, SFWSC Gold, 94 pts BTI (retailer-reported brand claims)
Big Jim's Idaho Potato Vodka
Blue Ice was born in 2002 from "Big Jim" Myerson's vision — a spirits lover who went looking in the Grand Teton region for America's best crop to make vodka from, and landed in Idaho, home of the Russet Burbank potato and his own family's roots. The family-owned brand still makes its vodka from locally grown potatoes and glacial-aquifer water, poured in the signature cobalt-blue bottle with an embossed ice-flow design. Browse more vodka — including other potato and craft vodkas — or see the full range at Blue Ice.
Tasting Notes
Brand copy (via retailer listings): natural sweetness on the tip of the tongue, viscosity on the side of the palate, a soft mouthfeel and smooth creamy finish.
How to Enjoy
A creamy potato vodka begs to be sipped cold — straight from the freezer in a martini, or stirred over ice with a lemon twist. It also elevates a Bloody Mary, where the viscosity carries the mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Ice vodka gluten-free?
Yes — it's distilled from 100% Idaho potatoes, certified gluten-free, non-GMO, and additive-free.
Where is Blue Ice vodka made?
At Silver Creek Distillery in Rigby, Idaho, using Russet Burbank potatoes and Snake River Aquifer water.
What makes Blue Ice different from other vodkas?
Only ~1% of vodkas are potato-based; Blue Ice distills four times and filters in five stages (vs the industry-standard three).
Has Blue Ice won awards?
Retailers cite 98 points (Pacific Magazine), a San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold, 94 points (BTI), and ADI "Best Potato Vodka" 2019 — reported as brand claims.
Idaho potatoes, glacial water, zero gluten — pick up Blue Ice Potato Vodka online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.