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5 great Western boutique distilleries

Thanks to the great natural resources out here, boutique distilleries are cropping up as fast as you can say "happy hour." Here are some to watch

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RND Vodka

Santa Barbara, CA

Nanoscientist Michael Wyrsta is behind RND Vodka, one of the purest vodkas we’ve tasted (it’s made in Colorado from Rocky Mountain water).

Instead of being produced with a traditional pot still, which can leave unwanted flavors, it’s made with a continuous glass column still, resulting in a spirit that is simply ethereal in flavor.