Mud Puddle Bitter Chocolate Vodka 750ml

Mud Puddle Bitter Chocolate Vodka

Distillery

Produced by New Deal Distillery, based in Portland, Oregon. A craft-focused operation founded in the mid-2000s, the distillery blends artisanal spirit-making techniques with sustainability and local sourcing at its core.

Region

United States — distilled in Portland using spring-fed water and small-batch processes. The spirit reflects the Pacific Northwest’s access to quality ingredients and a culture of independent craftsmanship.

Description

Mud Puddle is an unsweetened, bitter chocolate vodka infused with hand‑roasted, fair‑trade cacao nibs. Crafted with no added sugar, it offers an exceptionally rich and complex chocolate flavor that leans dark and high-end. The infusion process creates a deep mahogany-hued spirit that delivers a serious chocolate experience without cloying sweetness—ideal for dessert cocktails or thoughtful sipping.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep reddish‑mahogany—unexpected for a vodka, hinting at intense depth.

• Aroma: Bold and intense, evoking deep dark chocolate, espresso, and a sugar‑free cocoa intensity.

• Palate: Full-bodied and velvety, driven by dry cacao flavors and hints of roasted espresso bean, dark nuts, and mineral warmth. Rich but refined.

• Finish: Long, bittersweet, with a peppercorn-like spice and lingering cocoa bite. Clean and warming, with a sophisticated fade.

Region (Expanded)

Nestled in Portland’s Distillery Row, New Deal blends handcrafted practices with thoughtful sourcing—using copper and column stills along with local spring water. The cacao nibs are ethically sourced and custom-roasted, then steeped in high-proof vodka to capture pure chocolate essence. The result reflects both place and purpose: a spirit built on craft, character, and integrity.

Accolades

Mud Puddle has received top-tier recognition among flavored vodkas, including an “Exceptional” 94‑point rating from respected spirits reviewers. It’s highly regarded for its authenticity, clarity of chocolate flavor, and uncompromising dry profile—a favorite among mixologists crafting elevated dessert cocktails.